Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis has dismissed a proposal by former prime minister Alexis Tsipras and his newly launched Greek Left Alliance, or ELAS, party for a “patriotic contribution,” arguing that tax increases cannot be considered either “good” or “patriotic.” Source link
The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against Greece for failing to correctly transpose parts of an EU directive aimed at combating money laundering into national law. Source link
Financial journalist Thanasis Koukakis has asked prosecutors to reopen a high-profile wiretapping investigation, citing recent statements by Intellexa founder Tal Dilian that he says warrant a fresh examination of the case. Source link
A total of 101 migrants were rescued from two boats off the coast of Crete on Thursday, authorities said. Source link
Greece’s highest administrative court reheard a case Wednesday over the conversion of entire buildings in Athens’ historic Plaka district into short-term rental accommodations, with the Tourism Ministry arguing that such uses may undermine longstanding protections intended to preserve housing in the neighborhood. Source link
The mayors of Crete are planning a meeting to discuss increased migration pressures on the southern Aegean island on Friday, amid mounting concerns over a surge in arrivals and uncertainty surrounding the government’s plans for managing the inflows. Source link
The New Left parliamentary group was formally dissolved Thursday after a series of defections reduced its representation below the minimum threshold required for recognition in Parliament. Source link
The death of a British tourist at a hospital in southern Greece is under investigation after the man collapsed while accompanying his wife for medical treatment, authorities said Thursday. Source link
The Greek police on Thursday released details regarding the operations of an alleged criminal network believed to have fraudulently obtained nearly €2.5 million in agricultural subsidies through the country’s payments agency, OPEKEPE. Source link
Temperatures across Greece dipped on Thursday morning as a weather system moving in from the northwest was bringing rain and thunderstorms to much of the mainland. Source link