Mass rallies planned to mark Greece’s deadliest train crash

Mass rallies planned to mark Greece’s deadliest train crash

[Ιntime News] Mass rallies and demonstrations have been planned across the country and in numerous cities around the world on Friday, to mark the second anniversary of Greece’s deadliest train crash at Tempe two years ago. The two-year-anniversary and protests come a day after a team of experts published a damning report on the accident, …

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PASOK push for no-confidence vote against government

PASOK push for no-confidence vote against government

[Giorgos Zahos/Intime News] The center-left PASOK party is set to file a no-confidence motion against the government next week, citing failures in railway safety and disaster response following the deadly 2023 Tempe train crash. PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis announced the move after a report by the Hellenic Aviation and Railway Safety Investigation Agency (HARSIA) highlighted …

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Settlement for state salaries with a ‘personal difference’

Settlement for state salaries with a ‘personal difference’

[INTIME NEWS] Approximately 40,000 civil servants will see increases in their salaries after the settlement of the “personal difference” issue, related to their reduced wages based on when they started receiving their state salaries. According to a provision in the capital market bill, which was put up for public consultation on Wednesday, they will receive …

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Major disruptions to public transport, flights

Major disruptions to public transport, flights

Transportation workers will participate in a 24-hour general strike on Friday, marking two years since the Tempe railway disaster. All train services, including the Athens Suburban Railway (Proastiakos), will be suspended throughout the day. In Athens, the metro and tram will operate only from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to facilitate the movement of people …

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Deputy minister emphasizes upgrading industrial parks for economic growth

Deputy minister emphasizes upgrading industrial parks for economic growth

Deputy Development Minister Anna Mani-Papadimitriou highlighted the importance of upgrading industrial parks, especially outside the main cities of Greece, for a dynamic and resilient economy, with balanced development throughout the country, during her visit to the Alexandroupoli Business Park on Wednesday. As stated in a ministry announcement, within the framework of the implementation of projects …

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Athens, UAE strengthening economic, investment ties 

Athens, UAE strengthening economic, investment ties 

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, marking a significant step in strengthening the economic and investment ties between the two nations.  The leaders discussed future collaboration, particularly in the fields of digital technology, AI, and data centers, emphasizing the growing opportunities in these …

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Sydney Travelers Turned Away As Scoot Cancels Greece-Bound Flights

Sydney Travelers Turned Away As Scoot Cancels Greece-Bound Flights

Passengers arriving at Sydney Airport yesterday for their Scoot flights to Greece were turned away due to flight cancellations. These cancellations occurred amid nationwide strikes and protests in Greece, which were held to mark the anniversary of the Tempi Second train crash. Customers were offered the choice to remain in Singapore, but securing a flight …

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E-send will guide inspectors | eKathimerini.com

E-send will guide inspectors | eKathimerini.com

[Shutterstock] “E-send,” the systemfor receipt transmission to the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), is being upgraded so as to flag suspicious patterns that may point to tax evasion. This is the very system that last month led to the identification of 29 nightclubs that declared a lower turnover compared to their actual takings, as …

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