Plans to retire capital’s trolley fleet
Deputy Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis announced plans to gradually retire Athens’ trolley system, starting this fall with routes through central Athens and Piraeus.
Police foil cocaine smuggling attempt at Piraeus port
Police uncovered an attempted cocaine smuggling operation early Monday at the port of Piraeus, arresting four suspects during a coordinated raid.
Growthfund’s Project Preparation Facility (PPF): Signing of contract for the restoration of the surrounding area, fence reconstruction, and construction of climbing walls at OAKA
A contract worth €8.4 million (excluding VAT) for the restoration of the surrounding area and the fence, as well as the construction of Climbing Walls at the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA) “Spyros Louis”, was signed on Friday, July 18, by the OAKA President, Ioanna Batsou, and the CEO of the contractor company “Omada…
Erdogan says Germany, Britain positive on Eurofighter jets sale to Turkey
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Germany and Britain took a positive stance on the sale of Eurofighter jets to Turkey, adding that Ankara wants to finalize the purchase as soon as possible.
Main ATM commissions to be waived
National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis announced a decisive government intervention on bank charges.
Greece rejects Turkey’s criticism over new marine parks, denies ‘grey zones’
Greece on Monday dismissed Turkey’s criticism of its decision to establish two new national marine parks in the Ionian Sea and southern Aegean, saying the move is based solely on environmental criteria and will go ahead as planned.
September is the preferred month for about one in four European vacationers
Almost a quarter of Europeans are now considering to shift their summer holidays to September, when there is less heat and crowding and perhaps better prices in destinations such as Greece.
How to halve tax on rentals
What does an owner who shows high rental income do? He establishes a company and declares the amounts earned there.
Greece to expand marine park network in Aegean, says environment minister
Greece plans to establish additional national marine parks in the Aegean Sea as part of an expanded strategy to protect marine ecosystems and biodiversity, Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou said on Monday after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the creation of two major new marine parks in the Ionian Sea and Southern Cyclades.
Greece rolls out new cruise passenger fee
Greece on Monday introduced a new so-called cruise fee for passengers disembarking at its ports during sightseeing trips, under legislation aimed at curbing overtourism and improving infrastructure at popular destinations.