Greek Parliament committee recommends suspending funding for far-right Spartans party

Greek Parliament committee recommends suspending funding for far-right Spartans party

File photo. The Greek Parliament’s ethics committee has overwhelmingly recommended suspending state funding for the far-right Spartans party. All party representatives on the committee voted in favor of the decision, except for two lawmakers from the Spartans and the ultraconservative Niki (Victory) party. The recommendation comes after a recent amendment by the Interior Ministry that …

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A civilized man | eKathimerini.com

A civilized man | eKathimerini.com

Former socialist prime minister Costas Simitis, who died on January 5, is seen at an event celebrating 50 years since the foundation of PASOK, at the Zappeion Hall in Athens on September 3, 2024. There were moderate New Democracy voters who did the unthinkable in 1996: They voted for PASOK. In essence, they voted for …

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Trade deficit widens in November 2024

Trade deficit widens in November 2024

Greece’s trade deficit posted a 18.7% rise in November 2024, as a percentage increase in imports and a decrease in exports was recorded, ELSTAT said on Thursday. The trade deficit in November amounted to 3.18 billion euros against €2.68 billion in November 2023. According to the Hellenic Statistical Authority’s report, the total value of imports …

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Property updates, ENFIA discounts due by January 31

Property updates, ENFIA discounts due by January 31

File photo. Thousands of property owners who had changes in their real estate ownership during 2024 must proceed with corrections, additions or deletions in the property status form (E9) by January 31 in order to avoid additional charges. At the same time, insurance companies are by Friday required to send the details of the insured …

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Greek buyer for Cyprus superstore

Greek buyer for Cyprus superstore

The sale of Superhome Center DIY in Cyprus to a Greek investor is moving forward, with the final deal expected to be concluded in the coming weeks. Sources confirmed to Kathimerini that the Greek investor is set to acquire 100% of the shares in Superhome Center, with the transaction expected to be completed by mid-month. …

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Greek Destinations Shine In Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025

Greek Destinations Shine In Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025

Greece once again proved to be a world-class destination in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, securing top spots in multiple categories. The annual awards, which highlight the best destinations globally based on millions of user reviews, saw two Greek locations make a significant impact. Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, is featured among …

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Tugboat fleet expands with 44 new additions since 2021

Tugboat fleet expands with 44 new additions since 2021

[InTime News/File Photo] A total of 44 new towboats were registered in Greece between 2021 and 2024, the Greek Tugboat Association said on Thursday. The association’s data was related to a question it tabled with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Island Policy. It added that the number is impressive because it is nearly equivalent …

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Safeguards

Digital systems designed to guarantee transparency, such as the electronic prescription system, cannot achieve their full potential unless they are equipped with additional security measures: automatic cross-checks and control filters to detect charges that deviate from the norm. Source link

Odubajo puts AEK through, eliminating PAOK

Odubajo puts AEK through, eliminating PAOK

[INTIME] AEK overcame the resistance of PAOK on Thursday and qualified to the semifinals of the Greek Cup where it will face the winner of the Panathinaikos vs Olympiakos quarterfinal. After its 1-0 first-leg win in Athens over PAOK, AEK kept its goal intact up to the 90th minute, but Andrija Zivkovic scored at Toumba …

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Warning on RRF funding | eKathimerini.com

Warning on RRF funding | eKathimerini.com

A Court of Auditors report on the risk of delays and loss of Recovery and Resilience Fund resources has sounded a strong warning, having found systematic shortcomings in monitoring and violation of timetables. The court sent recommendations to both the Special Coordination Service of the RRF and the implementing bodies of the audited sub-projects. It …

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