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MEPs voice concern about the rule of law in Greece

February 7, 2024 FEATURED, Greece, Politics Comments Off on MEPs voice concern about the rule of law in Greece

The European Parliament on Wednesday called on the Commission to act over what it described as “grave concerns” about the rule of law in Greece, citing a hostile environment for journalists, the use of spyware against political opponents and journalists and abuse of power by the police. MEPs adopted the …

Greece concerned about “imported” cases as borders open on July 1

June 28, 2020 CORONAVIRUS, Tourism 6

All eyes are on July 1, the day when Greece will begin to receive international arrivals at all its airports and ports. The state plan for sampling and health protocols on the islands is ready, but – as authorities admit – “we are moving into unknown waters.” Coronavirus cases have …

Greece concerned of rising imported cases, relaxation of protection measures

June 23, 2020 CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED 3

Concern is growing about the possibility of coronavirus clusters in the summer as over 20 tourists have been tested positive since June 15, when the two major airports in Athens and Thessaloniki opened for several countries. The number of daily confirmed cases at the airports remains one-digit, however, there is …

UNHCR criticizes Greece over evictions of 9,000 recognized refugees

June 2, 2020 Refugees Comments Off on UNHCR criticizes Greece over evictions of 9,000 recognized refugees

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has expressed deeply concerned over the eviction of some 9,000 recognized refugees from camps, hotels and apartments. Stressing that for many the exit from organized accommodation is premature, the UNHCR calls on the Greek government to implement accommodation and labor schemes and increase …

Greeks more concerned with economic impact than the coronavirus itself

May 8, 2020 CORONAVIRUS Comments Off on Greeks more concerned with economic impact than the coronavirus itself

The effects of the severe economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic are a cause of concern for Greeks much higher than the virus itself. According to a public opinion survey conducted by PULSE on behalf of Skai TV, 63% of respondents said that they are very worried about the …

FM Cavusoglu: No visa-free for Turks, no EU-Turkey Deal

August 1, 2016 Politics 1

He couldn’t be more clear. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu warned Europe of the consequences if the European Union fails to deliver visa-free for Turkish citizens: Ankara will back out of the EU-Turkey deal that aims to stem the refugee and migrant flows. In an article posted on German daily …

Half of Greeks queue outside banks, other half at petrol stations & supermarkets

June 29, 2015 Society 30

Flour, sugar, pasta, rice, milk and canned tomatoes, food items that do not expire soon are been hastily removed from the super-market selves and land into the housewife’s basket. “There was quite some queue at the cash register and people had their baskets full of pasta, sugar and flour,” a …

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