VW could pose bigger threat to German economy than Greek crisis
The Age Australia — The Volkswagen emissions scandal has rocked Germany’s business and political establishment and analysts warn the crisis at the car maker could […]
Fraport seeks funding for 14 regional airports (with notes on Fraport’s plan)
The process for the concession of 14 regional airports, including Macedonia Airport at Thessaloniki and Chania International, is resuming after the elections. The selected bidder, […]
New contract for Pireaeus Port will increase state revenues
ANA-MPA — A new contract between the Piraeus Port and the Greek state will include an increase in the annual cost of the lease, from […]
Special VAT rate on islands to be phased out from 1 October
The special VAT rate on Aegean islands will gradually be phased out from 1 October. Based on the memorandum requirements, the special VAT rate will […]
Storm lashes Ionian islands
While the Aegean islands, the south and Crete were basking in the autumn sunshine on Friday, the west of the country was hit by torrential […]
26 Cretan villages give not a single vote to Golden Dawn
Pappas Post — Crete suffered immensely at the hands of Nazi Germany during World War II and doesn’t forget the past too easily. In the […]
Hotspots: EU’s solution to refugee crisis while more countries close borders
‘Hot spots’ for the identification of refugees in Greece and Italy must start operating by end November, European Council president Donald Tusk said in a […]
Brussels asks Greece to raise taxes on tsipouro, tsikoudia
ANA-MPA– The European Commission on Thursday asked Greece to raise currently low taxes on the locally-produced alcoholic drinks ‘tsipouro’ and ‘tsikoudia’ – currently half the […]
Skopelos, the Mamma Mia island, declared a disaster area
After southern Peloponnese and Preveza suffered severe damages from thunderstorms earlier in the week, the island of Skopelos became a disaster area after the floods […]
Offensive tweets force resignation of Greek deputy minister
eKathimerini — Independent Greeks MP Dimitris Kammenos announced his resignation as deputy transport minister on Wednesday night just hours after being handed the job. Kammenos […]
Domes of Elounda joins Autograph Collection Hotels
Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s evolving ensemble of independent hotels, is celebrating further expansion across Europe and the brand’s entry into a new territory with […]
British boxer Amir Khan drives 2,000 miles to deliver supplies to refugees in Lesvos
The British boxing star Amir Khan has led a seven-vehicle convoy for 2,000 miles (3,218 km) from Bolton to the Greek island of Lesvos, delivering […]
Varoufakis to Renzi: “It was not me you got rid of, it was European democracy”
Irish Times — Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi yesterday found himself caught up in bitter exchanges with former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis following media […]
Syrian refugee brings his beloved puppy along to Lesvos – VIDEO
Many of the Syrian refugees did not abandoned their beloved pets when they fled their homes to find safety in Europe. 17-year-old Aslan Al Hakim […]
Chania hire-a-bike scheme officially launched
Chania hire scheme that was first first announced in June 2014 was inaugurated yesterday, with Chania Town mayor, Mr Vamvoukas, being the first to use […]