Action against fuel smuggling stepped up  

Action against fuel smuggling stepped up  

The digital application for the registering of tanks at public fuel service stations and heating oil sales establishments will be operational from Sunday.  This new system will enable more effective inspections and enhance the fight against fuel smuggling, available through the myAADE digital portal (myaade.gov.gr).  By February 1, 2025, the following professionals are required to …

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PPC reports favorable RES, emission figures

PPC reports favorable RES, emission figures

The Sustainable Development Report of Public Power Corporation (PPC) for 2023 recorded a 61% increase in investments in renewable energy sources and distribution networks and a 34% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for 2023, among other things. As noted, for the fourth year PPC is transparently recording its performance at the group level and for …

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Cyprus in US Visa Waiver Program soon

Cyprus in US Visa Waiver Program soon

Cyprus is on the verge of joining the US Visa Waiver Program, with just a few minor issues remaining to be addressed. Cyprus’ work program with US authorities is nearly 90% complete. This program, which aims to enhance security cooperation between Cyprus and the US, has seen significant progress, including the completion of necessary legislation …

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Οfficer accused of child rape

Οfficer accused of child rape

Shocking evidence has emerged in the investigation of a parliamentary police officer accused of raping his children. The complaint was filed by his wife, a police officer who has five children and is expecting a sixth.  Her first report to the police concerning her husband was made in February, but the officer appears to have …

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Launch of a Chinese School of Classical Studies in Athens

Launch of a Chinese School of Classical Studies in Athens

[Sino-Hellenic Information Post] Athens now has its own Chinese School of Classical Studies, following its inauguration on Thursday in a ceremony attended by Chinese and Greek officials, including Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), who is visiting Greece. The new institution follows the signing of a memorandum of …

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Security and rights | eKathimerini.com

In every European country, compliance with the traffic code is now carried out with cameras. Surveillance devices have also been shown to contribute to the reduction of crime.  In Greece, the fear of abuse and violation of personal data – not unlikely – had prevailed. However, in a well-organized state, with independent authorities charged with …

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More details of Lavrio €1.1 million heist come to light

More details of Lavrio €1.1 million heist come to light

Following the arrest of six suspects, more details have come to light about the methods used by the perpetrators of the €1.1 million cash delivery van robbery in Lavrio at noon on September 26. The driver of the money delivery van is among those arrested for the heist, which occurred outside a toy store. According …

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Diplomats monitoring Turkish arrest of Greek woman

Diplomats monitoring Turkish arrest of Greek woman

[Shutterstock] The Greek Foreign Ministry is monitoring developments following the arrest, in Turkey, of a Greek woman awaiting trial on suspicion of theft in Istanbul, diplomatic sources have informed.   Greece does not intervene in judicial matters, but ensures the protection of the rights of Greek citizens, the sources noted.   The woman, aged 50, …

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Drones integrated into Greek Armed Forces’ arsenal

Drones integrated into Greek Armed Forces’ arsenal

The Greek armed forces are steadily integrating advanced unmanned systems, including loitering munitions, surveillance and strike UAVs, drones for intelligence gathering, target tracking, and firing-data provision, as well as surface and underwater drones. These technologies, included in a development plan through 2030 and backed by the country’s political and military leadership, are being tested in …

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Clock Dva | Athens | December 13

Clock Dva | Athens | December 13

The post-punk band from Sheffield, Clock DVA, is set to return to Athens for a performance at the Arch Club (111 Konstantinoupoleos) on December 13. With a career spanning over 40 years and a discography of numerous influential albums, the band continues to lead the way in musical experimentation. Tickets cost 20 euros at more.com. …

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