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Georgiadis acknowledged delays in the implementation of the 37,000 free afternoon surgeries, attributing them to the European elections, which unexpectedly impacted such matters.

While the Greek economy is indeed recording solid figures, its citizens are becoming impoverished, and the situation could worsen over time, as analysts pointed out in an article in the Financial Times (FT) published a few months ago

Alternative mobility options were also offered for permanent residents and tourists which included buses with zero-emissions, car-sharing and electric scooters that could be selected via an app.

September 11, 2024 marks the 23rd anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack to take place on US soil, which is widely considered to have left an indelible mark on American foreign policy, international security and global politics

This means that the maximum expense cap is likely to rise to 15,000 euros from 10,000 euros where it stands now, with a possible increase in the advance payment percentage as well.

September 11 marks the start of the new school year for Greek public schools, and the Prime Minister announced this year's roster of changes in a Tiktok video.

The 31-year-old man has been involved in similar attacks before and was eventually arrested by the Greek police.

Reports suggest the man, reportedly from Palestine, is also theatening to blow up a gas cylinder

The incredibly amusing, and rather embarrassing, affair, occurred at the seaside town of Anavyssos

The tragic news broke on Monday when an 87-year-old was taken into custody and charged with attempted murder of his 89-year-old wife, who admitted "I asked him to kill me."

The Athens Bar Association's action is against high-profile judicial reforms aimed to speed up the wheels of Greece's often creaky, at times glacial justice system

The explosion caused damage to the fence of an event venue and to nearby shops

Yesterday’s News Wrap-up includes the following: ENA Institute: Greece Faces Deepening Healthcare Crisis Arecent analysis by the ENA Institute regarding healthcare coverage in the European Union reveals that while public healthcare systems exist across all EU countries, citizens often struggle to meet their healthcare needs, with Greeks being in a worse position compared to other […]

The regulations will be in effect until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10 due to heavy maintenance roadworks underway

To Vima English Edition spoke with author and Greek gastronomy expert Giorgos Pittas about the potential of Greek cuisine and why it still remains untapped.

Between 2020 and 2021, around 6.5% of Greeks were unable to cover their healthcare needs, compared to an EU average of about 2%, making it more than three times higher.

As for the increase in the minimum wage, she reminded that it currently stands at 830 euros with the government’s goal being to reach 950 euros by 2027.

These targeted measures signal the government’s intention to put a stop to the uncontrollable expansion of Airbnb’s across the county

However, thousands of taxpayers will benefit from a discount of up to 20% on the ENFIA tax they will be required to pay.

Some of the biggest names in Greece’s corporate world – among them Titan Cement, Metlen, Motor Oil, HELLENiQ ENERGY and the Public Power Corp. (PPC) – have announced their intention to employ AI in their daily business