Greek VAT gap declines but still amounts to over €3 bln
The VAT gap in Greece declined by a further 3.2 percentage points in 2021 but still accounts for over €3 billion in lost revenue to the state, a European Commission report has found.
Cyprus police say they dismantled the third people smuggling ring in as many months
Police in Cyprus said Tuesday they had arrested 10 Syrian men in an operation that has dismantled the third people smuggling ring bringing migrants to the east Mediterranean island nation in as many months.
Marina Satti to represent Greece at Eurovision
Marina Satti will represent Greece at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Swedish city of Malmö in May, public broadcaster ERT has announced.
Gov’t extends power bill subsidies for households, farmers in November
The government said it will extend power bill subsidies for households and farmers in November, despite a fall in energy prices from last year, as conflict in the Middle East created upside risks. It has spent more than €10 billion since the middle of 2021, mainly in subsidizing electricity and gas bills, to support households,…
SYRIZA MPs accuse minister, former governor of attempting to deceive voters
Two lawmakers of the main opposition filed on Tuesday a criminal complaint with the prosecution of the Supreme Court asking it to investigate whether a minister and a former regional governor attempted to deceive voters ahead of local elections a few weeks ago.
Firefighters tackle Evia mattress factory blaze
Firefighters near the island of Evia are battling a large blaze that broke out in a mattress factory at around noon. Video footage showed a thick cloud of black smoke coming from the factory, which is located in the mainland town of Vathy, which is part of Evia regional unit.
Sweden welcomes Turkey sending NATO bill to parliament
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has said it is gratifying that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has submitted a bill approving the Nordic country’s NATO membership bid to Turkey’s parliament for ratification.
Dritsas calls on Kasselakis to leave SYRIZA
A former minister and MP from main opposition SYRIZA has said its leader “should place himself out of the party” as he has shown himself to be “a factor in the further destabilization and break up” of the party.
Muchova withdraws from WTA Finals, to be replaced by Sakkari
World number eight Karolina Muchova has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Cancun due to a right wrist injury and will be replaced by first alternate Maria Sakkari of Greece, tour officials have said.
The most popular holiday destinations for Greeks this fall
Greek travelers are turning to European destinations off the usual list but more affordable, as shown by the air booking data for the upcoming national holiday on October 28.