Complaint filed in European court over neo-Nazi MEP Lagos’ access to public funds
Complaint filed in European court over neo-Nazi MEP Lagos’ access to public funds A German civil advocacy group has reportedly filed a complaint with the European Court in Luxembourg over EU Parliament’s alleged failure to disclose how MEP Yiannis Lagos’ used public EU funds even after his conviction in Greece for being a leading member […]
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Room temperature limits set for public sector in energy-efficiency drive
Room temperature limits set for public sector in energy-efficiency drive Room temperatures in public offices should be no less than 27 degrees in summer and no more than 19 degrees in winter under new targets to cut energy consumption across the public sector by 10 percent. The “Operation Theromostat” limits were set down in a […]
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Greece to auction T-bills on Wednesday
Greece to auction T-bills on Wednesday The Public Debt Management Agency will auction this Wednesday 13-week treasury bills worth 625 million euros. The T-bills will mature on October 7, 2022 and the settlement date will be this Friday. Source : Newsroom Σύνδεσμος
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New Covid infections at the same level for second day, deaths rise
New Covid infections at the same level for second day, deaths rise The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) reported 15,839 new Covid infections in Greece on Saturday, on the same level as the day before (15,869 cases). EODY’s bulletin said 22 more people died from the disease, up from 14 on Friday, bringing the […]
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PPC and J.P. Morgan reach overdue bills agreement
PPC and J.P. Morgan reach overdue bills agreement Public Power Corporation, Greece’s biggest power utility, and J.P. Morgan have agreed to amend terms in a deal for the securitization of overdue bills up to two months, PPC said this week. The amendment aimed to increase the senior commitment amount to 300 million euros from €200 […]
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Seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in Greece
Seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in Greece The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) announced that a total of seven cases of monkeypox have been identified in Greece during their weekly report on the virus. Six of the cases originated abroad, however the seventh may have spread domestically. “The seventh case is the first that […]
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PPC prepared in case Russian gas flow stops
PPC prepared in case Russian gas flow stops Public Power Corporation has worked out a plan to secure power supplies under an “extreme” scenario of Russia halting gas flows to Europe, its top manager said on Wednesday. PPC, which is 34% owned by the state, generates 50% of electricity in Greece and gas accounted for […]
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New Piraeus port metro stations will open to the public before September
New Piraeus port metro stations will open to the public before September Trial runs for the trains at the new Piraeus stations of the metro will begin by the end of next week, Attiko Metro Managing Director Nikos Kouretas said on Wednesday, according to ANA. Speaking at the Technical Chamber of Greece’s conference “Green Deal […]
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State loan repayment process starts
State loan repayment process starts In the next few days the Independent Authority for Public Revenue will release the precise amounts to be repaid by the 600,000 companies and professionals who received government loans amounting to 8.3 billion euros, collectively known as the “Deposit To Be Returned.” After the various reductions to the repayable advance, […]
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The End of the World According to Greek Mythology
The End of the World According to Greek Mythology Credit: Public Domain According to Greek mythology, mankind progressed through five ages, called The “Ages of Man,” during which humanity reached its peak and eventual decline. Hesiod, or “Ἡσίοδος/Hēsíodos” in Ancient Greek, which means “he who emits the voice,” is the most important source for information […]
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Νέα υπηρεσία «Public now, Pay later»-Υιοθετεί τα ευέλικτα σχήματα πληρωμών
Νέα υπηρεσία «Public now, Pay later»-Υιοθετεί τα ευέλικτα σχήματα πληρωμών Τα Public γίνονται η πρώτη ελληνική εταιρεία που φέρνει στο e-commerce ένα ευέλικτο διεθνές μοντέλο ψηφιακών αγορών “Buy now, Pay later”. Η πρωτοποριακή υπηρεσία είναι σε συνεργασία με την εταιρεία Klarna, κορυφαία διεθνή τράπεζα λιανικής, που προσφέρει υπηρεσίες αγορών και πληρωμών. Όπως σημειώνεται στη σχετική […]
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New platform ushers schools into digital era
New platform ushers schools into digital era An integrated digital information system of public primary and secondary education called eschool, which aspires to change the operation of Greek public schools, was unveiled by the Education Ministry on Friday. “Today, the communication between the parents and the school is usually in the form of an in-person […]
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Greek T-bills auction on Wednesday
Greek T-bills auction on Wednesday The Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA) announced on Friday that it will auction 26-week treasury bills this Wednesday to the amount of 625 million euros, maturing on December 30, 2022. The settlement date will be this Friday. Source : Newsroom Σύνδεσμος
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The History of Humankind According to Greek Mythology
The History of Humankind According to Greek Mythology Credit: Public Domain According to Greek mythology, mankind progressed through five ages, called The “Ages of Man,” during which humanity reached its peak and eventual decline. Hesiod, or “Ἡσίοδος/Hēsíodos” in Ancient Greek, which means “he who emits the voice,” is the most important source for information regarding […]
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Supreme Court Rules Americans Have Right to Carry Firearms in Public
Supreme Court Rules Americans Have Right to Carry Firearms in Public The US Supreme Court rules that Americans have the right to carry firearms in public. Credit: Joe Ravi, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0/Wikipedia The Supreme Court struck down New York’s century-old law restricting the carrying of concealed firearms on Thursday. The ruling is its first […]
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IMF sees 3.5 pct growth in 2022, 2.6 pct in 2023; public debt on downward trajectory
IMF sees 3.5 pct growth in 2022, 2.6 pct in 2023; public debt on downward trajectory Greece has weathered the pandemic well, with a considerably stronger-than-expected recovery. Reforms progressed in several areas, including digitalisation, privatisation, improving the fiscal policy mix, and bank balance sheet repair. Greece finalised its early repayment to the IMF on April […]
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Rotunda in Thessaloniki: The Oldest Surviving Church in Greece
Rotunda in Thessaloniki: The Oldest Surviving Church in Greece The imposing Rotunda in Thessaloniki. Public Domain The Rotunda, built by Roman emperor Galerius in 306 AD, is the oldest of Thessaloniki’s churches and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built at the turning point between the pagan and Christian world, probably as a temple […]
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Fines, suspensions for tables, seats in public spaces
Fines, suspensions for tables, seats in public spaces Athens municipal authorities have suspended the licenses of five establishments to place tables and seats in public areas for six months because they took up more space than they were allowed. The suspension concerns two restaurants in Agia Irini Square, two on Tsakalof Street and one in […]
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PPC to buy e-mobility startup
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. The startup, called Carge, has developed a mobile application that allows electric vehicles drivers to find the quickest route to a charging […]
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Health authorities to report on monkeypox every Thursday
Health authorities to report on monkeypox every Thursday The National Public Health Agency (EODY) announced Saturday that it will make updates on monkeypox cases every Thursday. So far, there has been only a single confirmed case of monkeypox in Greece. A second likely case was announced Saturday, but more tests are needed to confirm it […]
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EODY announces 4,493 new Covid-19 cases, 17 deaths
EODY announces 4,493 new Covid-19 cases, 17 deaths Greece’s National Organization for Public Health (EODY) on Friday said it has recorded 4,493 new cases of Covid-19 and 17 deaths in the last 24 hours. A total of 3,492,268 people have been officially infected with the virus since the start of the pandemic while the death […]
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Government sets energy saving targets for public sector
Government sets energy saving targets for public sector The government on Thursday outlined a series of measures aimed at slashing energy consumption in the public sector by 30% through 2030, starting with a more modest target of 10% in the short-term. Following a meeting with officials from the ministries Energy and Interior, Deputy Finance Minister […]
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Lower number of new Covid infections
Lower number of new Covid infections Greece’s National Organization for Public Health (EODY) on Wednesday said it had registered 4,496 new Covid infections in the past 24 hours, a drop from Tuesday’s 5,610. A total of 3,483,275 people have been officially infected with the virus since the start of the pandemic. Health authorities said the […]
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Public Debt Management Agency raises 1.3 billion euros through one-year bond
Public Debt Management Agency raises 1.3 billion euros through one-year bond The Public Debt Management Agency today raised 1.3 billion euros from the issuance of one-year interest-bearing bills of the State, with the yield increasing and passing into positive territory. The yield was 0.83% from -0.23% in the previous March issue. The amount includes non-competitive […]
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New Covid infections, deaths rise
New Covid infections, deaths rise Greece’s National Organization for Public Health (EODY) on Tueday said it has recorded 5,610 new cases of coronavirus and 189 deaths in the last 24 hours. The numbers were higher than Monday’s 2,501 new cases and ten deaths. A total of 3,478,779 people have been officially infected with the virus […]
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Authorities announce 2,501 new Covid cases, 10 deaths
Authorities announce 2,501 new Covid cases, 10 deaths The National Organization for Public Health (EODY) on Monday announced 2,501 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and ten Covid-related deaths. The overall death toll from the start of the pandemic rose to 29,927. There were also 119 intubated patients in hospitals on Monday, EODY said. Source : […]
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Greek T-bills to be issued Wednesday
Greek T-bills to be issued Wednesday The Public Debt Management Agency announced on Friday that this Wednesday, June 8, it will auction 52-week treasury bills to the amount of 1 billion euros. The issue will mature on June 9, 2023, and the settlement date will be this Friday. Source : Newsroom Σύνδεσμος
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Transparency on debts
Transparency on debts The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) and the EFKA social security fund are warning 25,000 debtors who owe the two state bodies more than 150,000 euros that they will publish their names. However, this correct measure excludes legal entities from the narrow and wider public sector. In other words, it excludes […]
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Ex-PM Karamanlis says EU must take initiative for swift end to Ukraine war
Ex-PM Karamanlis says EU must take initiative for swift end to Ukraine war In a rare public speech Wednesday, former Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis denounced the Russian aggression in Ukraine, as well as Turkey’s aggressive regional posture. Speaking at an event organized by women’s NGO Panathinaiki on the theme “Greece and Europe in the vortex […]
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Where are Masks Still Required in Greece?
Where are Masks Still Required in Greece? Syntagma Square, Athens. Credit: Public Domain As of June 1, the use of masks is no longer required in much of Greece, but there are still some places where people must wear a face covering in the country. For example, masks are required both for taxi drivers and […]
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