Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) announced on Friday that is establishing a special forces squad to combat tax evasion and smuggling. With 500 checks daily, Greece aims to collect 65 billion euros AADE is planning sweeping checks in all sectors of the economy with “special forces” whose aim …
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Mother and adult son found shot in their home in east Athens
The bodies of a 63-year-old mother and her 36-year-old son were found in their home in Ilioupoli suburb of eastern Athens on Thursday. The bodies were discovered following a complaint that “a strong, unpleasant odor” was coming from the apartment. Most possible scenario considered by the police is that the …
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“INIOCHOS 2024” multinational AIR FORCE exercise kicks off in Greece (videos)
With 36 aircraft from 9 countries, the largest multinational aviation exercise “INIOCHOS 2024” kicked off in Greece. The exercise started on Monday, April 8, and will last until Thursday, April 18. 📍Andravida Air Base Take off #INIOCHOS24 🇬🇷 Jets. Fight is ON!!! pic.twitter.com/dzwQPfPw9M — Hellenic Air Force (@HAFspokesperson) April 9, …
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Investigation into fraud linked to €2.5B of EU Funds for Digitization awarded to just 10 companies in Greece
National and European authorities are investigating allegations of fraud linked to how €2.5 billion in EU Recovery Funds was awarded to just 10 companies in Greece. Investigation is latest dent to the reputation of EU’s post-pandemic support, writes POLITICO.eu in its exclusive report. The offices of the country’s three telecommunications …
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Next wave of Sahara Dust to cover Greece
A new wave of Sahara Dust is coming to Greece that currently enjoys a fair weather with full sunshine and ‘early summer’ temperatures of almost up to 30 degrees Celsius. According to meteorologist of Open TV, Klearhos Maroysakis, a barometric low off the coast of north Africa will bring large …
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Nails technician fined with €35K for running “illegal” business from home
Tax authorities in Crete fined a nails technician with 35,000 euros for offering services without paying taxes. Accompanied by police, a team of the independent Public Revenue (AADE) was carrying out controls aiming to combat tax evasion on the island of Crete last week, were carried out last week in …
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Greece’s Civil Servants Union ADEDY to launch 24h strike
The Confederation of Civil Servants (ADEDY) announced a 24-hour strike scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, over unmet labor demands. In a statement issued on Tuesday, ADEDY said that the new strike is a follow-up on the successful strike of February 28. The Confederation added it will …
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Yeni Mosque opens after 102 years for end of Ramadan prayers
More than 100 Muslims rushed to Yeni Mosque in Thessaloniki early Wednesday morning to pray on the occasion of the end of the Ramadan fast, the Eid al-Fiktr. After 102 years, the site of the monument was opened for a few hours in order for the Muslims of the city …
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Marine parks challenge Greek-Turkish relations
Greece’s Foreign Ministry affirmed its commitment to safeguarding its sovereign rights, while accusing Turkey of attempting to “politicize” an environmental conservation issue, that of marine parks to be established in the Aegean and the Ionian Sea. Greece reaction comes after Turkey challenged on Tuesday Greek sovereign rights and criticized Athens …
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Three minor girls die when migrants boat crashes on Chios
Three girls aged 5, 7 and 10 have died and an unknown number of migrants is still missing after a boat crashed on a rocky beach on the island of Chios in the eastern Aegean Sea. 19 people have been rescued so far, local media reported on Wednesday morning. The …
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“Model” sports center in Crete turns into a wild garden in 7 months
Seven months ago, the newly built Karteros Beach Sports Center by Heraklio was used for the 3rd Coastal Mediterranean Games. The Center was built exclusively for this event and at a cost of six million euros. Seven months later, the center has been abandoned and as been taken over by …
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Domestic violence out of control: 12 incidents in 24 hours
Domestic violence in Greece has literally gone out of control with 12 incidents reported to police in the last 24 hours. The victims were assaulted by their current or ex husbands and partners or by their fathers, their mothers or their children. Citizens’ Protection Minister, Michalis Chrysochoidis, said on Monday …
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Flyover, construction works of expressway in Thessaloniki, to be suspended per court order
The Council of State, Greece’s top court, ruled on Tuesday that all construction works on the Flyover, expressway in Thessaloniki, are to be suspended. The temporary order of the CoS comes after the appeals filed by several residents associations in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, due to irreversible damages to the environment, …
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Replica of iconic Santorini built in Chinese province of Yunnan
The Chinese love the beauty of the iconic island of Santorini and wanted to make a miniature of it in the Yunnan province in south-western China. They built a resort, a replica of the iconic island of Santorini even though far from the original scenery in the Aegean without sea …
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ENFIA: Payment notices for Property Tax uploaded
Payment notices for the Unified Property Tax (ENFIA) for approximately 7.3 million property and business owners in Greece have been uploaded on the myAADE.gr digital portal for the financial year 2024, authorities announced late on Sunday. This year’s ENFIA dues are to be paid in up to 11 installments, with …
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TechVisa & TalentVisa: Greece introduces new types of work visas
Greece is introducing two new types of work visas for non-EU nationals in a bid to attract talent and upgrade the country as an academic, research and investment hub. The bill regarding the so-called Techvisa and TalentVisa was presented to the cabinet by Migration and Asylum Minister Dimitris Kairidis last …
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Forest fire raging in S. Crete: 4 injuries, evacuations of 4 villages
An elderly local man and one firefighter have been injured during the forest fire that is raging out of control in Mavros Kolymbos area of Lasithi on the island of Crete since Saturday morning. Late Saturday afternoon, the number of injured rose to four: a woman broke her arm, while …
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Woman jumps from window to escape violent partner (VIDEO)
a victim of domestic violence, a 47-year-old woman jumped from the window of her apartment in Patras to escape her violent partner who was beating and swearing at her. A video shot during the incident showed the woman first throwing her bag and then jumping on the sidewalk screaming for …
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14-year-old boy arrested for distributing child pornography; victim attempted suicide
Police in Thessaloniki has arrested a 14-year-old boy for distributing naked photos and videos of a 13-year-old girl. The victim attempted suicide after she found out that the material has been shared online. Following a complain to police by the victim and her mother, the boy was arrested in his …
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Tourism Ministry seals two floors of hotel at the foot of Acropolis
Greece’s Tourism Ministry sealed the last two floors and the roof-bar on the top of the Coco-Mat hotel in central Athens last Friday. The sealing comes in implementation of the ruling of the Council of State that was issued in 2019 and implemented end of March 2024, after the Court …
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