Housing program marred by fraud attempts
The Ministry of Social Cohesion uncovered widespread fraud attempts in two major housing and demographic support programs, prompting the revocation of thousands of applications, according to ministry data.
Greece deploys special police units to Roma settlements to curb crime
Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis announced that the deployment of special police units to Roma settlements across Greece will take effect on Saturday.
A ‘new juncture’ in the Kurdish peace process?
Lisel Hintz, assistant professor of international relations at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies and an expert on Turkey, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent remarks about a “new juncture” in the Kurdish peace process, and his suggestion that he may be open to allowing jailed PKK leader Abdullah…
Former PM Tsipras to present memoir ‘Ithaki’ on Dec 3
Former prime minister and SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras will present his new book, “Ithaki” (Ithaca), on December 3 at the Pallas Theater in Athens, in an event organized by his publisher, Gutenberg. The book, priced at 28 euros, will be released on November 24.
Greece signs first long term LNG supply deal with US
Greece has signed a deal to import 0.7 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas per year starting in 2030, its first long-term gas supply deal with the United States, which seeks to replace Russian gas inflows into Europe.
ONEX CEO highlights Greece’s energy role, plans integrated shipbuilding and LNG hub
Panos Xenokostas, president and CEO of ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group, highlighted Greece’s growing role in global energy at the 6th P-TEC summit at the Zappeio Hall.
Farmers waiting for Brussels’ nod for payments release
Greece is awaiting the European Commission’s approval of an action plan submitted late Tuesday, a move that would unlock overdue subsidies to farmers, including a €500-600 million advance on basic payments.
Greece unveils new measures to tackle gun violence following Crete shootout
Greece has announced a series of new measures to tackle rising gun violence and lawlessness on the island of Crete, following a deadly shootout in a village that left two people dead.
Authorities automate issuance of personal number for all citizens
The period for citizens to apply for a personal number has ended, and the process is now automated, authorities have announced. For those who have not issued the number, the system will generate it automatically in a way that ensures each number is unique.
Report highlights strength of Greek language retention in Australia
Federal Member for Adelaide Steve Georganas commissioned a landmark report on preserving the Greek language across generations in Australia, which was tabled in Federal Parliament earlier this week, according to local media.