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Greece's public sector growing excessively despite online sevices

In comments to Business Daily, the director of research of KEFiM, Aristidis Hatzis, said that Greece’s public administration resembles the Lernaean Hydra.

30 Σεπ 2021 07:51

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Heraklion port privatization draws nine bids - HRADF

HRADF said that its advisors will evaluate the bids and submit their recommendation to the Fund’s Board of Directors regarding the candidates that qualify for the next phase of the tender (binding offers phase).

19 Σεπ 2021 09:41

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Cost of fires manageable, but environmental risks for Greece elevated-Moody's

Moody’s avoids giving an estimate on the financial cost arising from the fires but mentions as a reference the devastating wildfires in 2007 – the worst in Greece’s recent history, which affected 270,000 hectares of land – caused estimated total damage of close to 3 billion euros (1.3% of nominal GDP).

12 Αυγ 2021 09:05

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Plaisio sales rise despite stores being closed for 100 days

When the pandemic took everyone by surprise 14 months ago and businesses started setting up online networks and creating sales channels without physical stores from scratch, Plaisio Computers already had such a network in place. It is no coincidence that even before the pandemic, 8 percent of its sales were online.

15 Μάιος 2021 09:48

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Greece eases restrictive Covid measures but cases remain high

The hairdressers, beauty salons, and archeological sites will reopen, as announced yesterday by the Greek Ministry of Health. Citizens will also be provided with tests on a weekly basis from pharmacies by citing their health care number (AMKA).

20 Μαρ 2021 09:35

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Shades of optimism reach tourism sector

Despite the hold up at the European level, the Greek government appears determined to implement Plan B through transnational agreements to make use of progress on vaccinations to boost tourism. According to Finance Ministry officials, the consequences of freezing tourism revenues in 2021 at very low levels would be catastrophic for the economy.

26 Φεβ 2021 07:48

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Tsiodras: No lockdown, but stricter social distancing measures may be considered

The winter will be difficult, through January, he said, expressing concern for the health system in Northern Macedonia, particularly ICUs, but it was not unpredictable.

28 Οκτ 2020 09:46

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PM Mitsotakis on Samothrace: Borderland Greece and border islands our government's top priority

Most of the island's outstanding issues have been resolved in the last 15 months, his government's term, he said. "We are a government of works, not words," he underlined. A major outstanding issue includes the restoration of damage incurred during the great floods of 2017, as he noted.

17 Οκτ 2020 22:32

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Asylum seekers will have bank account, taxpayer ID and social security number

As the minister announced, at this moment, we have 82,000 recognised refugees in Greece and we are proceeding with structural changes in the way the refugee will have access to the social state. Now, after the registration stage the refugees will be provided with a bank account, a taxpayer ID and a temporary social security number

11 Οκτ 2020 21:08

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Online mapping system to provide fast, updated info on localized coronavirus measures

The online map (available through covid19.gov.gr), was activated when the first restriction measures went into effect and is managed by the presidency of the Hellenic Republic. It includes information on infection cases per area, and the measures in effect at that area. The measures are based on a new system of four levels of intensity.

10 Οκτ 2020 16:37

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PM Mitsotakis presents two major policy portfolios to lead Greece 'stronger into the future'

"Today, the leading role is Self-Confidence of Greeks. These two programmes for Defense and the Economy. Two bridges that will lead the country and Greeks out from uncertainty, into certainty. From turmoil to the calm waters of progress and hope," the PM said.

13 Σεπ 2020 17:21

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Gov't spokesman Petsas: De-escalation or sanctions

"For the first time we have a list of sanctions, which are strict and can be implemented in whole or in part. Unless there is an imminent de-escalation, it is certain that things will be very difficult for Erdogan at the European Council on September 24,25," he underlined.

06 Σεπ 2020 09:37