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Ferry fares in Greece set for up to 15% hikes

Passengers in Greece can expect a 10% to 12% hike or an average up to 15% in ferry ticket prices, driven by new EU environmental regulations aimed at curbing emissions in the Mediterranean Sea. The increases will apply to passenger fares and vehicle transport and reflect higher costs associated with …

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Tap2Ride: Contactless ticket purchase in Athens public transport

A contactless payment system called “tap2ride” for the purchase of tickets available in all public transport means in Athens has been in effect as of Wednesday, January 15, the managing company Athens Urban Transport (OASA) announced today. “Tap2ride” is available in buses, trolley buses, metro and tram. The new system …

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Mitsotakis proposes MP from his own party as Greece’s next President

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday morning the conservative Parliament Speaker Constantinos Tassoulas as the government-backed candidate for President of the Hellenic Republic. It is the first time, a Premier picks up an active MP to be President. The PM’s proposal does not hinder other political parties to nominate …

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UPDATE Greece Weather Warning: Rain, Storms, Snow, Frost

Greece’s National Meteorological Service has updated its Weather Emergency Bulletin warning of heavy rainfalls and storms locally, snowfalls in the mainland  even at low altitudes and gale force winds. The intense weather phenomena are forecast to decrease in intensity from the evening hours of Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Further weakening …

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Greeks: Not without my tin with olive oil from the village!

Media reports over the weekend upset Greeks as the reports claimed that the government plans to impose fines of up to 5,000 euros for those transporting olive oil without proper documentation. Initially it was said that the fines would affect transport of olive oil in 5-liter tins and later in …

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Winter Sales in Greece kick off on Jan 13

Winter sales in Greece kicked off on Monday, January 13, and will be in effect until February 28, 2025. On two Sundays, January 19 and 26, stores will be open from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., if owners would want to. Consumers can expect “generous discounts and unique sale offers” …

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Greece Weather Warning: Heavy Snow- and Rainfalls, Storms

Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY issued a warning of a weather deterioration forecast to bring heavy snow- and rainfalls as well as locally strong thunderstorms, gale force winds and significant temperature drop. The bad weather front is forecast to affect the country from Sunday, January 12,  until Tuesday, January 14, …

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Thank you very much for your wishes!

I have been deeply touched for the readers’ feedback and wishes since I slowly returned to writing and reporting. I was surprised also to see many readers with whom I never interacted in the past and I admit I was not aware of their existence. I missed you too, guys …

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Four injured when lift cable in Athens hospital snaps

Four people were injured when a lift at Erythros Stavros hospital in Athens fell, after one of its cables snapped. The lift fell through two floors and landed at the second basement. The incident took place at noon on Thursday in one of the big elevators of the hospital that …

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I started to work… Did I?

After a 3-week break due to ‘unexpected ‘circumstances’ …I started to work. I started to work? Not really. In the last three days I started to sit in front of the PC letting my eyes getting used again to the screen. It’s not easy and I kind of struggle to …

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