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1. Greece imposes profit margin cap on fuel, food & essentials

   The Greek government announced on Wednesday a ceiling on the profit margin for fuel, food and other essentials amid the war in the Middle East and a broader financial insecurity. The measures goes into effect immediately and aims to combat profiteering. Fines for violations can be up to 5,000,000 euros. The measures are in effect […]

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2. Greek Maritime Ministry warns of mines in the Strait of Hormuz

   Τhe Greek Maritime Ministry issued on Wednesday an urgent warning to Greek shipping companies and vessel masters on the potential mining of the Strait of Hormuz. Citing international and domestic press reports on information from US intelligence services that “Iran either has or will mine” the strait, the ministry warned: Iran has begun laying mines […]

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3. Special flight for Greeks with pets stranded in Dubai, says MFA

   Pet owners stranded in Dubai will be able to repatriate with their beloved four-legged ones after the Greek Foreign Ministry announced it is organizing a special flight for this purpose. In a statement on Wednesday morning, the ministry said is it organizing the transport of approximately 50 passengers who wish to return to Greece together with […]

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4. Giannis Antetokounmpo among the laureates of “European Order of Merit”

   Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Greek-Nigerian star of the NBA also known as the ‘Greek Freak’, is among those selected as the first laureates of the newly-established European Order of Merit. The names of the laureates were revealed by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Strasbourg on Tuesday.   Proposals for appointment originated from Heads of State […]

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5. KTEL ticket prices up 10% with Transportation Ministry decision

   With decision of Deputy Transport Minister, KTEL bus tickets increase by 10% both for intercity and local bus lines. The decision comes in addition to the 9% increase that was given to the sector at the beginning of 2024. The decision has been published at the Official Government Gazette. Travel by bus, both intercity and […]

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