Europe Greece The government intends to bring order to the images of unauthorised occupation of public space reflected on many beaches, with strict controls for the remainder of the current tourist season
Europe Greece Passenger traffic in the ports of Piraeus and Rafina increased by 10,63% and 11,33% respectively in the first 15 days of July compared to the same period last year
Europe Greece With temperatures in Athens expected to reach 41° C once again, the archaeological site of the Acropolis will close for the hottest hours
Europe Greece The NGO Aegean boat report released a report accusing the Greek coastal authorities of having carried out 57 rejections at sea since the beginning of June involving more than 1.200 people
Europe Greece Tax evasion in Greece exceeds €60bn a year, said Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras; officially declared income in the country amounts to €80bn
Europe Greece Italian group Grimaldi, which controls 100% of Minoan Lines, has made an €80m bid for 67% of the Port Authority of Heraklion, thus a second Greek port of international interest after Igoumenitsa
Europe Greece Ministry officials and shipyard workers' representatives agreed to increased safety measures at shipyards over the summer, following a fatal accident during repair work on a ship
Europe Greece The vote count so far shows that incumbent Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, conservative New Democracy, has a double-digit lead over his main challenger, the left-wing Syriza party of Alexis Tsipras
Europe Greece The Piano City Festival arrived in Athens for the first time with dozens of free concerts held in the city centre, museums, parks, conservatories, at the airport and even in the homes of participating artists
Europe Greece A survey by the Greek Exporters' Association shows that 9 out of 10 companies are unable to find staff, complaining of a mismatch between labour supply and demand and blaming a lack of specialisation
Europe Greece Gov.gr, the digital portal of the State, is now available in English; the site hosts all digital services that ministries, organisations, authorities and regional and municipal councils have put online
Europe Greece The Greek Parliament has passed an amendment that aims at excluding the ultra-right wing National Party of Greeks of Ilias Kasidiaris, former leader of Golden Dawn, from the elections on 21 May
Europe Greece Prime Minister Mitsotakis announced that the next national elections will be held on 21 May, but analysts are divided on whether a coalition government can be formed in the first round or a second round will be necessary