Greece
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Greek parliament approves reduction of ENFIA and business tax
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, speaking of “class unilateralism” announced a planned reduction to the Uniform Real Estate Ownership Tax (ENFIA), in a effort to start implementing “positive” measures as Greece …
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Australians are investing more in Greece
Australia’s Ambassador to Greece Kate Logan had a meeting last week with Greece’s Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yiannis Dragasakis to discuss trade relations between the two countries. Mr …
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Turkish threats undermining regional stability, says Greece
Following yet another round of provocative remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan earlier this week, the Greek Foreign Ministry issued a statement warning that such rhetoric from Ankara is …
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Simitis says he can’t be touched by personal attacks
Former Greek Prime Minister and ex-leader of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) from 1996 to 2004 Costas Simitis has responded to allegations implicating him in a money-laundering scandal. Simitis is …
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Greek researcher receives UNESCO medal for contribution to nanoscience
Director of Research at the National Centre for Scientific Research (NCSR) Demokritos Dr Androula Nasiopoulou, was recognised for her valuable her contribution to the development of nanoscienceand nanotechnologies by receiving an UNESCO …
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Greek cleaning lady that lied about certificate released from jail
A 53-year-old Greek woman who was employed as a cleaner after doctoring her primary school certificate made headlines worldwide last week following the court’s decision that sentenced her to jail …
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Greece home to best beach in the world
There’s no denying Greece is synonymous with beautiful beaches, and this week it was further cemented by online travel agency Flight Network. The Canadian-based website ranked 50 of the world’s …
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Boutaris will not be running in the Thessaloniki elections
Mayor of Thessaloniki Giannis Boutaris will not be seeking to maintain his position in the upcoming municipal elections, a decision that he has made known to his associates. The conversation …
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Cleaning lady in Greece gets 10 years in jail for faking elementary school diploma
A 53-year-old woman has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in Greece for lying about her elementary school record, in order to get a job as a cleaner. The …
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Coroner’s report on Zak Kostopoulos’ death changes Police probe
Following the coroner’s report proving that LGBTQI activist Zacharias (Zak) Kostopoulos’ cause of death was an ischemic attack due to the injuries he sustained rather than the influence of legal …