Golden Visa distortions
The decision to raise the threshold for acquiring a Golden Visa, that is Greek citizenship in exchange for a real estate purchase, seems to be paying off.
The decision to raise the threshold for acquiring a Golden Visa, that is Greek citizenship in exchange for a real estate purchase, seems to be paying off.
A police officer who took 162 days of sick leave in the past two years using bogus declarations of illness faces disciplinary action from the police force and a separate criminal trial.
Three Greek teams debuted this week for this season in Europe, and they all scored narrow home wins.
The Turkish National Security Council (NSC) convened on Thursday under Turkish President Erdogan and reiterated Ankara’s position on the issues of the Aegean and Cyprus.
The Sani Festival, held every summer at the Sani Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece, has been showcasing renowned international artists since 1992. This year’s highlights include Emeli Sandé and Gipsy Kings (featuring Tonino Baliardo). Tickets can be purchased at more.com.
The agreement between bank bailout fund HFSF and Thrivest Holdings for the merger of Attica Bank with Pancreta is the “optimal solution for the Greek state, with a view to both ensuring financial stability and the benefit of the taxpayer,” central banker Yannis Stournaras said.
The benchmark at Athinon Avenue declined on Thursday for a third session in a row.
A major migrant smuggling network trafficking migrants from Turkey to Rhodes was dismantled after a joint operation by the National Intelligence Service (EYP) and the Coast Guard, it was reported on Thursday.
Moxy Athens City hotel (65 Stadiou) will host a live performance of the London-based post-rock band Electric Litany and the Athenian ambient pop phenom Johnny Labelle. The artists will perform their atmospheric music against the backdrop of the Acropolis on the hotel rooftop. Tickets cost 18 euros at more.com.
Thousands of students across Greece found out the university they were admitted to on Thursday, as the Ministry of Education announced the grade thresholds for university admission.