Three suspected migrant smugglers arrested in northern Greece
Police in northern Greece have arrested three suspects accused of smuggling migrants into the country in two separate incidents.
Athens man in hospital after being shot outside home
Police in Athens are investigating a shooting early Tuesday that left a 38-year-old man wounded.
Greek universities push harder for foreign students
Greek universities are stepping up efforts to attract international students as global demand for studying abroad continues to rise, according to two new surveys presented by Kathimerini.
Greece faces deadline over delayed farm payments
Greece must submit a revised action plan for the operation of the Payment and Control Agency for Guidance and Guarantee Community Aid (OPEKEPE) by November 4, officials said, amid mounting concerns in the agricultural sector.
New US ambassador to Greece sworn in
The first woman to serve as the United States’ ambassador to Greece, Kimberley Guilfoyle was sworn in on Monday and will be heading to Athens to assume her post within October.
Fewer families receiving child benefits as income adjustments delay, births drop
The number of families receiving benefits for their children continues to shrink as rising wages push households over income thresholds that have not been adjusted for inflation.
Heating oil at last year’s prices
With current international price trends, the price of heating oil available from October 15 is anticipated to be similar to levels seen last year.
New customs system is paying off
The reform launched in Greece’s customs systems by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has begun to yield results.
Cruise fee seen as cost-effective
The smooth transition to the new cruise fee regime in Greece was welcomed by the associate vice president of government relations at Royal Caribbean Group, Alessandro Carollo, during his meeting last week with the minister of maritime affairs and island policy, Vasilis Kikilias, and tourism minister, Olga Kefalogianni.
Enterprise Greece agreement with Hellenic-ASEAN council
Enterprise Greece, the investment and export promotion agency, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Hellenic-ASEAN Business Council (HABC), confirming their commitment to strengthen economic and trade ties between Greece and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).