IMF likely to remain just as ‘a technical advisor’ to Greek programme
The Greek government is confident that some form of debt restructuring will be agreed this month, despite reports that the International Monetary Fund is unlikely […]
Month: June 2018
Plastic bag manufacturers protest 2019 levy hike
eKathimerini — In an effort to stop a planned plastic bag levy increase due on 1 Jan 2019, the plastic bag manufacturers have demanded that […]
Hill International awarded contract for new Kasteli Heraklion Airport
Hill International, the US multinational construction consultant and risk management firm, has been awarded a contract to become the ‘Independent Engineer’ for the New International […]
Greek shipowners say EU tax pressure could make Brexit Britain attractive
Reuters – Greek shipowners could relocate to Britain after it leaves the European Union if European regulators demand changes to favourable shipping taxes in Greece, […]
The Mediterranean at risk of becoming ‘a sea of plastic’, WWF warns
The Mediterranean is turning into a dangerous plastic trap, with record levels of pollution from microplastics – tiny pieces of plastic less than five millimetres in […]
US president’s staff consider refuelling stopover on Crete
ProtoThema — President Trump is reportedly considering a stopover landing at the U.S naval air base of Souda Bay in Crete, over the weekend on […]
First heat wave of the summer: Cooler weather expected at the weekend
Poseidon weather system – temperature forecast
Turkish Navy launches warships and commandos in the Aegean
Greek City News — According to Turkish state agency broadcaster Anadolu, Turkey is putting a frigate, two gunboats and a navy commando group on readiness in the Aegean […]
AirHelp’s chart ranks Athens airport second best in the world
eKathimerini — Athens International Airport (AIA) has been ranked the world’s second best airport in 2018 by AirHelp, a company that helps passengers with compensation […]
Turkey suspends migrant readmission agreement with Greece
Reuters — Turkey has suspended its migrant readmission deal with Greece, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was quoted as saying by state-run Anadolu agency, days after […]
Human traffickers operating in Crete given long sentences
Daily Mail — The National Crime Agency of the United Kingdom (NCA) today announced the arrest and indictment of 17 human traffickers as a result […]
The Mirror’s best Cretan beaches
The Mirror — Crete boasts some seriously spectacular beaches whether you’re after a scenic stroll or want to make the most of golden sands. Crete […]
Tourism contributed up to 27,3% of Greek GDP in 2017
Tornos News — Greek tourism‘s contribution to the national economy rose in 2017, the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (INSETE) noted in a report […]
Italian woman found dead in the sea in Ierapetra
eKathimerini — The body of a 67-year-old woman from Italy was found by swimmers floating in the sea off the coast of Ierapetra, southeastern Crete, […]
An estimated 32 million tourists will visit Greece this year
Standard.co.uk — An estimated 32 million visitors are expected to descend upon Greece this year – the most in recorded history. While the tourism numbers […]