Extra €1 bln from beating evasion
The Finance Ministry and the tax administration are taking additional measures aimed at increasing takings from beating tax evasion.
Parliament speaker says House rules prevent Spirtzis’ probe request
Greek Parliament President Nikitas Kaklamanis said he was unable to accept a new request by former minister Christos Spirtzis to be investigated over his alleged role in the deadly train crash in Tempe in 2023, because of House rules.
Manufacturing sector sees strongest growth in nearly a year
Greece’s manufacturing sector experienced its most robust growth since April 2024 last month, driven by accelerated expansions in output, new orders and employment, a survey by S&P Global showed on Tuesday.
New bill eliminates special statute of limitations for ministerial offenses, bans surrogacy for same-sex couples
Minister of Justice Giorgos Floridis has presented a new bill, expected to be submitted for a vote in Parliament. Among its key provisions, the bill includes the implementation law abolishing the special statute of limitations for ministerial offenses, as well as new regulations prohibiting surrogacy for same-sex couples.
Sani/Ikos agreement with Goldman Sachs
The Sani/Ikos group has signed an agreement to acquire three hotels in Halkidiki from Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Major expansion of Athens airport inspired by architectural history
Athens International Airport is set to double its passenger capacity by 2032 through a major expansion and redesign inspired by the city’s layered architectural history.
Parents shoulder growing costs of private tutoring
Greek parents spent nearly €614 million on private tutoring in 2023, reflecting a growing reliance on supplemental education, according to a study by the General Confederation of Greek Labor’s educational policy institute (KANEP/GSEE).
Athens eyes Italian frigates
Greece is advancing negotiations to acquire two Italian FREMM frigates, the Virginio Fasan (F 591) and Carlo Bergamini (F 590), with a €580 million budget earmarked for the purchase.