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Greece’s FinMin modifies tips taxation, abolishes freelancers’ fee

Greece’s Finance Minister announced on Tuesday a few changes regarding taxation. Among others the Ministry found a solution to a court decision on taxing tips customers give to delivery and catering workers. In addition, he revealed that the annual entrepreneurship fee for freelancers will be abolished and discounts will be …

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Man sexually abused 84-year-old woman with dementia

A 55-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after he was caught by a secret security camera to sexually abuse an 84-year-old woman suffering from dementia. The secret camera were installed in the victim’s bedroom by her son. The arrested man is the husband of the caretaker of the victim. According …

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Egypt’s EGAS, Greece’s Copelouzos sign Energy Joint Venture

The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Co. (EGAS) and the Greek Copelouzos Group signed a shareholders’ agreement on Monday to establish a Greece-based joint venture. This venture will enhance the trade, transport, supply, and regasification of natural gas in Eastern Europe and Greece. This agreement aligns with Egypt’s strategy to strengthen …

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Heating oil distribution across Greece starts Oct 15 (POLL)

Heating oil distribution across Greece is expected to start today, Tuesday, 15.  October  2024, and thus at prices lower since 2022, according to the latest market estimates. The average price in Attica is expected to be 1.15-1.17 euros per liter with an upward escalation in the regions and the islands …

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13-year-old attempts suicide after rape on Lesvos

A 13-year-old girl on the island of Lesvos reported that she was raped by two young men. Weeks later she attempted to end her life by swallowing pills and ended up in hospital. There she told her parents about the rape and they turned to the police. She alleged that …

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Commercial real estate market in Greece continues its upward course

The commercial real estate market in Greece is showing a steady upward trend, with its prospects pointing to this continuing for the next five years, with the majority of investments in the Greek market focusing on office buildings and tourist properties. Corina Saias, Managing Director of Premier Realty, highlighted that …

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Israeli mining & diamond tycoon Beny Steinmetz detained in Athens

Israeli mining and diamonds magnate Beny Steinmetz was detained at Athens International Airport on Sunday under a warrant issued by Romanian authorities. He faces prosecution in the Balkan country for, among other charges, involvement in a criminal organization. According to Skai TV, 68-year-old Stenmetz was arrested upon his  arrival in …

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Daktylios: Traffic Ring restrictions in central Athens start Oct 14

Traffic ring restrictions in central Athens, in an area known as the “daktylios” (ring), resumed on Monday, October 14, 2024, and will remain in effect until Friday, July 19, 2025. From Mondays through Thursdays (07:00-20:00) and on Fridays (07:00-15:00) cars will only be able to enter central Athens on alternate …

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Seeking for new leader, PASOK elects old leader Nikos Androulakis

In the second round of internal party elections for a new leader, socialist PASOK voted for the old leader, Nikos Androulakis. According to official announcement from the party Androulakis received 59.9% of the votes, while his rival Haris Doukas, the Mayor of Athens, received 40.1%. Participation in the second round …

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Bodies of British couple found in Thessaloniki, northern Greece

The bodies of a British couple were found in the house they had been renting for the last nine years in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, at noon on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The bodies were found by the owner of the house who called the police. According to preliminary investigation, there …

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