Rallies in Thessaloniki protesting violence against women
Two separate rallies took place in Thessaloniki Tuesday, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Three organic certification bodies fined and suspended
The Hellenic Agricultural Organization ELGO-DIMITRA has suspended the licenses of and imposed fines on three companies acting as Control and Certification Organizations (CCOs) in organic production.
Factory boiler explosion in Patra injures one worker
A water boiler exploded Tuesday afternoon at a factory in the industrial zone of Patra, injuring one employee.
Farmers, animal breeders plan protests, seek aid
Farmers and animal breeders across Greece are planning to block key points of the country’s national highway at the end of the month to protest against high production costs and social security contributions.
Minor suffers serious burns in Karditsa fire accident
A 12-year-old boy has been intubated at a hospital in Karditsa, central Greece after suffering serious burns to his body and face, authorities reported on Tuesday.
Bill proposes shifting agricultural subsidy payments to tax authority
A new bill by the National Economy and Finance Ministry proposing major changes to the way agricultural subsidies are paid was posted for public consultation on Monday night.
Turkish official invokes Cyprus invasion over island’s Israel partnership
Cyprus’s growing defense cooperation with Israel has drawn sharp criticism from Omer Celik, spokesperson for Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), who warned the partnership could raise regional tensions.
On January 26, 2015
I have to admire the stamina of those colleagues of mine who managed to read all 762 pages of Alexis Tsipras’ “Ithaki” (“Ithaca”) over the course of a single weekend – and people say that journalists have it easy!
Ermou is the 15th most expensive high street in the world
Ermou Street in central Athens has strengthened its position in the world ranking of the most expensive shopping streets by one place.
Professors challenge licensing of private universities before top court
Two professors from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens have filed new appeals with the Council of State, Greece’s Supreme Administrative Court, against three private universities preparing to operate in Greece.