The Council of State has overturned provisions of the New Building Regulation, invalidating incentives that allowed developers to exceed height and density limits for environmentally friendly structures. The decision directly impacts approximately 14,000 building permits issued under the now-invalidated bonuses, most of which have yet to break ground. The ruling, grounded in constitutional concerns, clarifies …
Born in a poor Athens neighborhood during the dark times of the Nazi occupation, Dimitris Domazos, or Mimis to all who knew him, grew up in the bleak aftermath of World War II and the civil war that split Greece down the middle. Soccer was an obvious escape for youngsters with few prospects and acted …
Two men have been arrested in Komotini, northern Greece, on charges of shooting at three individuals, reportedly due to personal disputes. The victims suffered minor injuries and received treatment at the local hospital before being discharged. The suspects, aged 38 and 19, were taken into custody shortly after the incident. Police recovered seven bullet casings …
The performance of the domestic bank sector in liquidity, capital adequacy and effectiveness remains among the best in Europe, Hellenic Bank Association (HBA) Chairman Gikas Hardouvelis said on Friday. His assurances came in the wake of a meeting with SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance leader Sokratis Famellos and other party members. Source link
More than 100,000 parental asset transfers were recorded in Greece in 2024 as citizens rushed to take advantage of a high tax-free threshold. However, Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) revealed widespread irregularities, including transfers involving cash payments or recipients not entitled to the €800,000 tax exemption. Investigators discovered numerous cases where cash donations …
The Greek parliament has failed to elect a new president in the first of four rounds of voting. The conservative government’s nominee, Konstantinos Tasoulas, received 160 votes, falling 40 short of the 200 needed for an outright win. Louka Katseli, backed by leftist SYRIZA and the New Left Party, secured 40 votes, while Tasos Giannitsis, …
Athens, Greece – The Greek parliament has passed a new domestic violence bill, imposing tougher penalties on perpetrators. While the legislation addresses emerging forms of cyber violence and aims to protect victims, opposition MPs and civil society groups argue that it relies too heavily on punishment rather than prevention. The bill, which was passed with …
[SHUTTERSTOCK] Greece is poised to become a regional and European leader in the health and life sciences sector by the end of this decade. A key factor in unleashing this potential will be how the government engages with private industry over the next 12 to 18 months. Late last year, the government unveiled its long-awaited …
In a move aimed at bolstering its commitment to electric mobility, the Greek government has reinstated free parking for electric vehicles in municipal parking lots until the end of 2026. This initiative, originally introduced in 2020 as part of a broader effort to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles, had faced a brief interruption at …
[File photo, InTime News] The late Archbishop Anastasios of Albania made an invaluable contribution to Orthodoxy and has left an indelible mark not only on Albania “but in every corner of the earth where Hellenism lives and breathes,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said in a tribute. “Today, the diaspora in Albania, the homeland and …