Let economy take its course
The Finance Ministry is determined to restrict state support against the pandemic to the 1 billion euros provided for by the state budget for this year.
Two main contenders for the port of Alexandroupoli
The tender for the concession of a controlling stake in Alexandroupoli Port Authority is entering its final stretch, with the binding offers to be submitted in the final third of April.
Scientists warn against pandemic complacency
As another 101 deaths from Covid-19 were recorded on Monday, Greek health authorities and scientists warned against complacency regarding the pandemic and the Omicron variant.
First six Rafale jets to arrive on Wednesday
The first six Rafale fighter jets are expected to land in Tanagra Air Base on Wednesday afternoon. The fighter jets, manufactured by French Dassault Aviation, will be met by a pair of Hellenic Air Force Mirage 2000-5 fighters and will fly over the Acropolis before landing in Tanagra, joining the 114 Combat Wing.
Police seize over 3,000 packs of contraband cigarettes
More than 3,000 packs of cigarettes were seized by police in the northern city of Kilkis on Tuesday. The police coordinated action based on intelligence that a car was carrying cigarettes for which the appropriate import taxes had not been paid.
Changes to foreign degree recognition
The Education Ministry is seeking to put an end to the delays and the bureaucracy involved in the recognition of foreign university degrees by the Greek state with the introduction of a new legal framework.
Any east Med gas project must include Turkey, says Erdogan
Speaking in the wake of US misgivings on a subsea pipeline designed to supply Europe with natural gas from the eastern Mediterranean, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that Washington had withdrawn its support for the EastMed project due to questions about its economic viability.
Maltese legislator elected European Parliament president
Roberta Metsola, a Christian Democratic politician from Malta, was elected president of the European Union’s parliament Tuesday, taking over for a 2½-year term following the death of Socialist David Sassoli last week.
Erdogan says working on steps to boost lira interest
President Tayyip Erdogan said that he was pleased with the lessening in lira volatility and that the government was working on steps to increase interest in the Turkish currency, state media reported on Tuesday.
Free Covid-19 self-tests for schoolchildren available from pharmacies Wednesday
School students of all ages and grades can obtain five Covid-19 self-testing kits free of charge from pharmacies nationwide between Wednesday and Saturday.