Medicinal cannabis processing plant to begin operations in Corinthia in July
Europe’s most advanced medicinal cannabis processing plant will start operating at Corinthia in July, a government minister announced on Tuesday.
PPC to buy e-mobility startup
Power utility Public Power Corporation (PPC) said on Tuesday it was buying an e-mobility services startup to help upgrade its expanding network of charging stations for electric vehicles.
EU looks to east Mediterranean as gas alternative to Russia
European leaders visiting Israel on Tuesday expressed hope that natural gas supplies from the eastern Mediterranean could help reduce dependence on Russia as the Ukraine war drags on.
Tickets reduced for Acropolis Museum’s birthday
Entrance to the Acropolis Museum on Monday, June 20, will be reduced to half price to mark the 13th anniversary of the opening of the attraction.
Fire breaks out in Aspropyrgos
A fire broke out in a wooded area near Aspropyrgos, Attica, on Tuesday. The Hellenic Fire Service has deployed 40 firefighters, 15 vehicles, and 2 helicopters to operate on the scene. According to information, no houses are currently in danger.
PM meets with German Finance Minister in Athens
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with German Finance Minister Christian Lindner in Athens on Tuesday and stressed that the goal of his government is to return Greece to investment grade.
Thessaloniki man sentenced to 16 years for raping stepdaughter
A mixed jury court in Thessaloniki on Tuesday handed a 16-year prison sentence to a 48-year-old man for raping his stepdaughter over a period of two years, when she was a minor.
New Covid infections jump to 8,083
Greek health authorities announced a jump in new coronavirus cases for the 24-hour period ending 9 a.m. Tuesday to 8,083, from 3,682 on Sunday – the last day when data was released.
Athens notes ‘Turkish hypocrisy’ over the appointment of muftis in Thrace
Despite repeatedly criticising Greece for appointing the Muslim community’s muftis in the region of Thrace, Turkey also appoints its own muftis at a central level, via a state agency, Greek diplomatic sources pointed out on Tuesday, highlighting “the hypocrisy of Turkey’s stance.”
Lower VAT on coffee, passenger transport, cinema extended for six months
The reduced value-added tax rate of 13% for coffee, non alcoholic beverages, the food services’ industry, passenger transport, tickets to cinemas, zoos and sporting events is being extended to December 31, according to a provision included in a new Finance Ministry bill submitted for public consultation.