Pharmacists threaten legal action against liberalization
eKathimerini — Pharmacists are threatening to take recourse to the European Court of Justice against the liberalization of drugstores. Under its bailout agreement in 2015, […]
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Turkish opposition leader vows to take back 18 islands ‘occupied by Greece’
Hurryiet Daily News — Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu on Dec. 23 lashed out at Greek defense minister’s remarks on […]
Weather hampers holidaymakers in many parts of Greece
eKathimerini — Strong winds and showers, as well as heavy snowfall at higher altitudes hampered the movements of thousands of holidaymakers in many parts of […]
Varoufakis says will run in next general election
eKathimerini — Former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has said he will run in Greece’s next general election. Speaking on Antenna TV on Friday, Varoufakis said […]
Rules laid out for taxation of short-term property lets
eKathimerini — The Independent Authority for Public Revenue on Friday announced a new process to declare income from short-term leasing, which is taxed at rates […]
Illegal building ‘played central role’ in Athens floods – death toll rises to 20
The Guardian — Chaotic urban planning and illegal construction in Athens played a central role in the deadly flash floods that killed 20 people last week, experts […]
Airbnb reported to ignore owner information request by Greek authorities
Greek Reporter — The Greek finance ministry’s plan to tax owners who short-lease their properties to foreign visitors has stumbled on Airbnb’s reported refusal to […]
Crete owners join ATV ban protest in Athens
Hundreds of four-wheel motorcyclists drove through the streets of Athens to protest against the changes of the Road Traffic Code, which bans all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) […]
OECD health report: Greece first for use of antibiotics, smokers now a minority
Greek Reporter — According to OECD data data published on Friday, Greeks come first in the world for using antibiotics. More than 35 antibiotic prescriptions per […]
Obesity among boys in Greece the highest in Europe
Greek Reporter — A new study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) about the global obesity “epidemic” includes some disturbing data for Greece. Obese boys between the ages of […]
Plan to service European F-35 jets in Turkey sparks security concerns
Turkey plans to purchase more than 100 of the F-35A fifth generation stealth fighters. It expects to receive its first F-35 in 2018, something that […]
Antikythira wreck reveals more treasure
National Geographic — Greece’s Division of Underwater Antiquities announced their finds Wednesday after several weeks of excavations off the coast of Antikythera,180 feet below the […]
Over 150 Turkish violations of Greek air space in the last two days
Greek Reporter — Greek defense sources said that on Tuesday there were 81 Turkish violations of Greek air space and six mock dogfights when a large […]
UK CAA: Ryanair provided misleading information about passenger rights
Reuters – Ryanair, Europe’s busiest airline, was warned to deliver “action, not words” by British aviation authorities on Thursday after it failed to inform 400,000 customers […]
Island properties attract more foreign buyers
eKathimerini — The rise of tourism and the popularity of certain destinations such as Myconos and Santorini have sent demand for and purchases of luxury […]