July 27, 2022
Economy
The Greek government will launch a program to subsidize the purchase of e-vehicles such as electric cars as well as electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and e-bicycles in the framework of a strategy to promote the use of electric cars in the country. Environment and Energy Minister Costas Skrekas announced that the …
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February 4, 2022
Blog, FEATURED, Opinion, Politics
Ι said many times on this blog that the surrealism we have been living in this country for the last two years resembles the one we used to love on the Monty Python series. I can understand the government’s efforts to turn black into white but the absurdity of statements …
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May 24, 2021
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
Greece’s authorities announced on Monday the increase of the number of passengers in vehicles and taxis in addition to the driver from May 24, 2021. According to a joint ministerial decision, the number of passengers in addition to the driver increases to three (3) in taxis, special rental vehicles, as …
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December 16, 2020
Economy
A German/Dutch company plans to invest in Greece and set up a factory to produce electric cars in the country, media report on Wednesday. Electric car manufacturer Next.e.GO Mobile SE is reportedly expected to announce a 100-million-euro investment in Greece, According to the reports, CEO Ulrich Hermann will sign a …
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May 22, 2020
Greece, Politics
The government shocked Athenians on Friday morning with a joint ministerial decision banning cars traffic in a large part of downtown Athens, including main avenues. Restrictions will be valid from mid-June and for a period of 3+3 months. Violators are threatened with a fine of 150 euros. Officially, reason for …
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April 30, 2020
CORONAVIRUS
Here are some instructions for commuters and public transport passengers should follow when Greece starts the gradual lifting of lockdown restrictions on May 4, 2020. Key points are: Avoid unnecessary use of public transportation, wear a face mask during all transits, and practice diligent social distancing Citizens are also being …
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February 27, 2020
Greece, Politics
Eight riot police squads departed from the island of Lesvos on Thursday morning after an unprecedented use of violence against people and …parked cars. The squads embarked ferry “Nisos Rodos” at 9 o’ clock in the morning. Loaded were also police buses, machinery and equipment that was transferred to the …
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January 22, 2020
Very Mix
For the third consecutive night, arsonists targeted private cars in several suburbs of Athens, destroying a total of twenty vehicles. The series of attacks started in Maroussi, Polygono, Agia Paraskevi, Ymittos in the North-East and ended at the Philipappou Hill near Acropolis. Twelve cars were set on fire alone in …
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August 5, 2019
Greece
A fine of 1,500 euros and withdrawal of license for one month are threatening bus and taxi drivers as well as public drivers if they’re caught smoking, the Greek Health Ministry said in a circular. Fines will be much higher, in fact will double to 3,000 euros, if a child …
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June 10, 2019
Very Mix
Unknown perpetrators have set on fire two cars belonging to members of the Turkish diplomatic mission in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece. The two attacks took place in neighboring areas the early morning hours of Monday and damaged also four other vehicles parked next to the targeted ones with Turkish diplomatic plates. …
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November 9, 2018
Very Mix
A part of the central bridge in the city of Kavala, Northern Greece, collapsed short after 4 o’ clock on Friday afternoon. Motorists moving on Nuremberg Avenue in front of the old hospital were shocked when they felt that the ground under their wheels was collapsing. At the point of …
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August 21, 2018
Economy
The total of initial insurance payouts for the deadly fires in Attica on July 23 amount to 33.7 million euros at least, the Association of Insurance Companies of Greece (EAEE) announced on Tuesday. According to data provided by member insurance companies, EAEE said that compensation on property claims (homes and …
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June 18, 2018
Greece, Politics
Greece’s politics has reached bottom. A local official from conservative, right-wing New Democracy has called the community of Pangaio to proceed with pogroms against SYRIZA members and supporters in the area. “Let’s smash the shops and the cars belonging to Left-wing,” the member of the Municipality of Pangaio by Kavala, …
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May 11, 2018
Very Mix
It was short after 6 o’ clock in Friday afternoon, when people heard a loud noise. Then they saw a huge gaping hole to have swallowed three cars. Residents in the south Athens suburb of Tavros could not believe their eyes to see the huge hole to have opened in …
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April 26, 2017
Very Mix
Greece has the highest rate of deaths in the European Union due to single-vehicle collisions (SVC), or a road accident in which only one vehicle is involved. According to the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) – a Brussels-based non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the numbers of road deaths and injuries …
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October 21, 2016
Very Mix
Several vehicles operated by international non-governmental organizations on the island of Lesvos have been seized by the Greek customs authorities. According to Athens News Agency, the vehicles had been violating Greek and European laws, according to which license plates should be changed if a vehicle operates for more than six …
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December 7, 2012
Very Mix
Two private cars belonging to former finance and defence minister Yiannos Papantoniou became the target of arsonists in the early morning hours of Friday. According to Greek media, shortly after 3:30 a.m. devices consisting of gas canisters exploded, destroying completely the two cars and causing some damages to Papantoniou’s residence. more pictures …
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October 19, 2012
Politics
Last night I was watching the first episode of Borgen broadcast at Greek state television. Borgen is a Danish television series, a political drama, with politicians racing against each other, conflicts of interests, disloyal media advisers, sex scandals and Scandinavian-style intrigues. Main character of the series is Birgitte Nyborg Christensen, the leader of Moderate Party, who …
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