Round-the-clock transportation
Athens is expanding its public transport services, with metro, tram and select bus routes now operating around the clock on Saturdays, aiming to improve urban mobility and support the local economy.
Teacher leave requests deepen shortages
Nearly one in four newly appointed teachers at Greece’s public schools requested leave immediately after receiving their long-awaited appointments, according to data released Thursday by the Ministry of Education.
Tax cuts ‘are essentially salary and pension raises’
Recently announced tax cuts actually amount to wage and pension increases for those that most need them, Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister and government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said in an interview with public broadcaster ERT on Friday.
Bank of Cyprus draws €300 mln from market
The interest rate on the new subordinated bond (Tier 2 capital), amounting to 300 million euros, issued by the Bank of Cyprus, was set at 4.25%.
Cypriot fuel market is under investigation
Cyprus’ competition watchdog has launched a full investigation into Petrolina’s planned takeover of ExxonMobil Cyprus, warning the deal could harm competition in the country’s fuel market.
Netherlands is latest to threaten to boycott Eurovision if Israel participates
The Netherlands has added itself to a list of countries pressuring organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest to drop Israel from the contest because of its war in the Gaza Strip.
New industrial automation program offers guaranteed jobs
Those young people who choose the new specialty of industrial automation technician created at the Vocational Apprenticeship School (EPAS) of the Public Employment Service (DYPA) in Larissa and Grevena will have guaranteed employment with a starting salary of 1,500 euros.
Turkey thrashes a Greek team that did it all wrong
Greece missed out on the Eurobasket final losing painfully to Turkey in Friday’s semifinal.
The public rates ESY
No service can afford to ignore the experiences of those who use it.
Inflation tops public’s concerns
Inflation remains the top concern for Greek households, with 56.6% of respondents citing it as the country’s most serious problem, according to an Opinion Poll for Action24.