Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, outlined a proposal for a six-point plan for dealing with the economic repercussions of soaring energy prices. In his letter Mitsotakis stresses the necessity for immediate and decisive action to avert an additional cost …

The European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services (CLECAT) has sent a letter to the European Union, urging for an inquiry into the container shipping sector, alleging unfair and discriminatory practice. “The profiteering of ocean shipping carriers resulting from their capacity management strategy allowed them to acquire the …

The public prosecutor in Thessaloniki is investigating the horrific case of a young woman who was allegedly drugged and raped in the suite of a luxury hotel in Thessaloniki during a New Year’s Eve party. The 24-year-old victim of a gang rape has recognized at least two suspects while she …

The European Commission on Tuesday adopted rules that will make the European Union Covid-19 certificate valid for travel nine months after the completion of the primary vaccination schedule. The proposal comes as several EU states introduce additional requirements on travellers in a bid to reduce the spread of the Omicron …

There is a “very high” risk the Omicron variant of Covid-19 will become dominant in Europe by early next year and lead to a growing number of hospital admissions and deaths, the European Union’s public health body said on Wednesday. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said …

Τhe European Union said on Thursday that the EU Covid-Pass for cross-border travel will expire nine months after the last vaccine dose. A booster shot will be required to extend the certificate’s validity. In a travel recommendation unveiled on Thursday afternoon, the European Commission updated the rules of the COVID- …

A criminal code provision that Greece’s parliament adopted on November 11, 2021, makes it a criminal offense to spread “fake news.” The new Law could lead to journalists being jailed. The Human Rights Watch calls on the Greek government to immediately move to revoke the provision, which is incompatible with …

375 migrants on board of a Turkish-flagged cargo ship disembarked at the port of the island of Kos in the early morning hours of Sunday and were transferred to the local Reception and Identification Migrant Center, Greece’s Migration and Asylum ministry said in a statement on Sunday. A woman had …

European Union member states will accept digital Covid certificates from Armenia and the United Kingdom, according to two new European Commission decisions announced on Thursday. The two countries will also recognize the EU Digital Covid Certificate. The decisions will enter into force on Friday, October 29, 2021, Greek state news …

European Union countries failed to agree on a bloc-wide response to surging energy prices in an emergency meeting of government ministers on Tuesday, with some countries seeking a regulatory overhaul and others firmly opposed. European gas prices have hit record highs this autumn and remain at lofty levels, prompting most …

Published reports about illegal pushbacks of migrants at the Greek border in the Aegean Sea as well as in Croatia should be thoroughly investigated, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson said on Thursday. The Commissioner was referring to investigative reports by several European media outlets about violent migrants’pushbacks by …

Greece’s Agricultural Minister has urged banks to increase the funding of primary sector investments. Speaking at the annual AgriBusiness International Forum in Athens, Agriculture Development & Food Minister Spilios Livanos told the banking sector that it should assume its responsibilities. “It would be a historic mistake if the banking system …

The European Commission has reached a deal with airlines to provide EU consumers guaranteed timely refunds on canceled flights. The EU commission announced said quick cancellation refunds were in line with EU law Several airline companies agreed on Wednesday to reimburse passengers in Europe for canceled flights within seven days, …

Residents in Arkalochori and other villages in quake-stricken areas of Crete spent one more difficult night as the humanitarian aid rolls in with the speed of a snail. While many families have already moved to relatives in other areas, many could not. They remained in the destroyed villages and spend …

Greece’s Labor Ministry and the Hotel Chamber of Greece have agreed to employ to hotel units children over 16 years old who live in institutions and care facilities for minors. The move has triggered a storm of reactions by opposition   and the hotel employees’ union. Deputy Labor Minister Domna Michailidou …

Leader of main opposition party SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance and former left-wing Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, said that the conservative government “is on a course that resembles a vertigo,” and that “it will not see the end of its four-year term, as early elections will have to be called due to the …

Former EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid & Crisis Management Christos Sytlianides, a Cypriot national, has been appointed as Minister in the Greek cabinet. Stylianides will head the newly formed Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, the government spokesman said on Monday morning. Deputy Minister is former Chief of the …

The Council of Europe has slammed Greece’s deportations and returns bill noting it should align with human rights standards. The CoE called on the Greek government to not obstruct the work of NGOs, and the Parliament to reconsider elements of the bill. Council of Europe statement on Greece “The Greek …

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday called on the EU to help countries neighbouring Afghanistan to stop a new influx of migrants into Europe from the Taliban-controlled country. The return of the hardline group to power in Kabul on 15 August has plunged the future of many Afghans into …

The small island of Tilos in the south-eastern Aegean Sea is one of the winners of European Union Prize for Responsible Island for local renewable energy transition. “The innovative energy model of Tilos and the commitment of its residents to sustainable energy will inspire other islands and local communities,” the …