Knossos enjoyed ‘spectacular increase’ in visitor numbers in May
The number of visitors to the Knossos archaeological site, the second most popular in Greece after the Acropolis, recorded a spectacular increase according to official figures for […]
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Belgium can now send asylum seekers back to Greece
The Brussels Times — Belgium may again send asylum seekers back to Greece, something it had been unable to do for seven years, De Standaard […]
Lagarde: IMF will remain engaged one way or the other with Greece
Reuters – The International Monetary Fund will remain engaged in Greece in some form, which will most likely become clearer after a June 21 meeting […]
Vehicle fleet in Greece among oldest in EU
eKathimerini — Greece has one of the oldest vehicle fleets in the European Union in all categories – passenger cars, light trucks and busses. According […]
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 […]
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 […]