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Greece Weather: Skopelos, Skiathos, South Pilio in “state of emergency”

April 6, 2020 weather 1

The regional government of Thessaly declared “state of emergency” for the islands of Skopelos and Skiathos and for the regions of South Pilio, Zagora in the Prefecture of Magnisia, after torrential rainfalls caused extensive damages to the infrastructure network and water supply. Rocks fell on the roads, landslides occurred, streams …

Landslides bring houses to collapse, cause severe damage traffic network in Central Greece (videos)

February 27, 2018 weather Comments Off on Landslides bring houses to collapse, cause severe damage traffic network in Central Greece (videos)

It wasn’t an earthquake that brought three houses to collapse but a landslide after days of torrential rains. Residents of Pialeia village by Trikala in Central Greece, were horrified to feel the earth moving under their feet. At least three houses of the village at an altitude of 500 m …

One-billion-euro tax evasion per year through renting luxurious villas in Greece – foreigners involved?

April 23, 2013 Economy Comments Off on One-billion-euro tax evasion per year through renting luxurious villas in Greece – foreigners involved?

I remember some months ago, when veteran politician Manolis Glezos from left-wing SYRIZA had urged tax authorities to investigate tax evasion in connection with rent-a-villa scheme via the internet and other luxury accommodation to foreigners. Glezos had claimed, that the owners of these accommodations in favorite tourist destinations like the …

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