Cyprus’ Parliament saw strong reactions on Wednesday following Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou’s announcement regarding the “Pay As You Throw” (PAYT) waste management system. A series of studies showed that households may face a fixed fee of 170-250 euros annually for mixed waste disposal, which is higher than current costs. The variation depends on the size …
[Shutterstock] Applications for the new energy saving program, which has a budget of 434 million euros, can be submitted as of Wednesday. The program provides for primary energy saving of over 30% through the energy upgrade – in at least three energy categories – of each residence that will be supported within the framework of …
Italian actor Stefano Fresi strides confidently through a protest scene as police detective Kostas Charitos in “Kostas,” a hit series on Italy’s Rai 1 network. Based on Greek author Petros Markaris’ beloved crime novels, “Kostas” introduces a Mediterranean detective icon to new audiences, bridging Greek and Italian cultures. Shot in iconic Athenian locations, the series …
The Finance Ministry and the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) are rolling out two new oversight mechanisms in a bid to intensify the crackdown on tax evasion, smuggling, and noncompliance by wealthy taxpayers. As part of Greece’s drive to modernize its tax oversight, AI-powered systems will make it easier to audit high-risk tax filings …
[Reuters] The Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Tuesday that his country is ready to take control of prisons where members of the so-called “Islamic State” (ISIS) are held in Syria. “If others cannot handle (the prisons), we will take control of them as Turkey with our soldiers,” Fidan said during an interview with …
[Ministry of Maritime Affairs] The Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy Stefanos Gkikas, joined the Greek diaspora in Tarpon Springs, Florida, for Epiphany celebrations, the ministry announced on Wednesday. Gkikas attended and spoke at events organized by AHEPA, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and Greek community associations in the wider area, emphasizing …
The Archons of the Order of Saint Andrew were founded in 1966; however, the title of archon dates from antiquity and Medon of Athens. The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate released a statement on Wednesday, urging the Russian Orthodox Church and its leader, Patriarch Kirill, to end their support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and …
The government is working on an intervention on health insurance premiums, as announced by government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis, in an effort to curb the increasing costs of hospital programs. The government’s intervention comes after the new increases that have been announced or are expected to be announced within 2025 and which reach 14% for lifelong …
The port of Katakolo, in western Peloponnese, benefits from its proximity to Ancient Olympia. The government will implement the development of cruise tourism destinations that are not among the most popular in Greece, so as to decongest saturated ports such as those in the Cyclades, especially Mykonos and Santorini. Following the increased fees for passengers …
[Shutterstock] Leading Greek scientists are reassuring the public about the recent rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases reported in northern China, attributing it to a seasonal trend rather than a new health crisis. Gkikas Magiorkinis, associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Athens, dismissed fears as unfounded. Speaking to public broadcaster ERT, Magiorkinis emphasized …