Inflation a bit lower inJuly, at 11.6%
After several months of continuous rise, annual inflation dropped slightly in July, to 11.6% from 12.1% in June, independent statistics authority ELSTAT announced Monday.
EU regulator begins review of Pfizer-BioNTech’s variant-adapted Covid shot
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has started a rolling review of a variant-adapted Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, it said on Tuesday.
Akar reiterates indirect threats about Kastellorizo
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar reiterated indirect threats to Greece’s sovereignty, stating that the island of Kastellorizo is within “swimming distance” from the Turkish coast.
High-risk day for forest fires forecast
A total of 60 fires broke out on Sunday through Monday according to the fire department, while the risk of fire was elevated to high for Tuesday.
Cretan ferry arrives in Piraeus with 6-hour delay
The Blue Ηorizon ferry carrying 903 passengers and 102 crew arrived with a six-hour delay in Piraeus on Tuesday after an engine failure forced the ship to sail at a lower speed.
EU emergency gas plan can stabilise or even lower prices, says German network chief
The head of Germany’s network regulator welcomed the European Union’s gas emergency plan, which came into effect on Tuesday, in comments to the ZDF broadcaster.
Pharmathen posts rise in drug profits
Pharmaceuticals firm Pharmathen saw turnover rise 2% in 2021, to €232.4 million, from €227.2 million, mainly through higher sales volume.
Seven Italians rescued from burning sailboat
Seven Italian tourists were evacuated from a burning sailboat sailing off the coast of Antipaxi in western Greece on Tuesday morning.
Man wanted for armed bank robbery in central Athens
Police on Tuesday were searching for a man who robbed a bank branch in the district of Petralona, central Athens, earlier in the day.
Volos man charged with domestic violence after hitting, threatening partner
A 36-year-old man from the city of Volos was charged with domestic violence, making threats and verbal abuse after hitting and threatening to kill his partner with a screwdriver.