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"Something is not working properly. I don’t expect immediate solutions, but at least someone should address this."

The fire is in an area of the famous tourist island of Rhodes that is not easily accessible to firetrucks nor on foot.

Yesterday’s News Wrap-up includes the following: Athenians Among Least Satisfied in Europe Regarding Salary Athenians are ranked among the least satisfied compared to employees in other large European cities when it comes to their salary, according to Euronews Business, which analyzed a series of indicators that determine a “satisfactory remuneration package.” ELSTAT: Greek Job Vacancies Surge by […]

In contrast to Athenians, people working in Berlin have an average annual gross salary package ranging between €40-000 and €60,000, with a gross salary between €64-70,000 considered good.

A series of measures to support low-income families, unemployment benefits in Greece, and pensions, announced by Greek PM Kyriakos during his TIF address last week were detailed on Thursday.

The agreement includes further investments and expenditures for upgrades and modernization, totaling 380 million euros over the duration of the concession

Minister of Environment and Energy Thodoros Skylakakis deflected criticism that water prices will increase, instead pointing to billing

More specifically, around 400,000 pensioners pay a double and arguably unfair tax through the solidarity contribution, which, due to its fiscal cost, will not be restructured.

More specifically, in Greece, last year alone, one in four cigarettes smoked by consumers was trafficked illegally

As the recent storms caused by ATENA dissipate, Boris is getting fired up and promises to bring some foul weather this weekend characterized by rain, storms and lower temperatures in Greece from Friday.

New evidence in the August death of a teenager at a Halkidiki amusement park has resulted in the closure of the company that certified the park’s safety.

Yesterday’s News Wrap-up includes the following: Greece Increases Subsidies and Tax Breaks for Renovating Vacant Homes for Long-Term Rentals Authorities are offering thousands of taxpayers the opportunity to carry out property renovation in Greece for real estate that has remained vacant for the last three years, receiving a subsidy for renovation and a three-year exemption […]

Vehicles will be allowed to enter the specified zone in the Greek capital, which covers a small area in the city center, depending primarily on the parity of the date and of the vehicle's registration plate, the vehicle type, as well as the time of the week/month

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.