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Metro in Thessaloniki to shut down for 30-40 days
The metro in Thessaloniki will be shut down for 30 to 40 days to allow for its extension to Kalamaria, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Nikos Tachiaos said on Monday. “Our only concern is the need to suspend the service for up to 40 days,” Tachiaos told public broadcaster ERT. “Whether it will be all at […]
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POS payments increase VAT revenues, tax service report says
A report presented by the Greek tax service on Monday showed a significant rise in state revenues from VAT and transparency in transactions over the years 2023-2024. The report, “Evolution of VAT taxation data and electronic payments by sector, 2024/2023,” was presented by Independent Authority for Pubic Revenue (AADE) Governor George Pitsilis. The report’s three […]
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Travel ban on Paros due to network damages, floods (videos)
Torrential rains on the island of Paros forced Greek authorities and the Civil Protection to impose a traffic ban on all roads of the island in the center of the island group of Cyclades on Monday afternoon, March 31, 2025. Traffic circulation has been banned on all roads of Paros island due to extreme weather […]
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Summer 2025: Hours for reduced electricity prices
The Greek Electricity Distribution Network Operator announced that from Tuesday, April 1, the summer timetable for the bi-zonal cheaper-rate electricity tariff (previously known as the “night-time” tariff) will begin to apply. Specifically, the hours of reduced-price electricity for eligible consumers are from 11:00 to 15:00 and from 02:00 to 04:00. The summer reduced-rate timetable will […]
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Air Traffic Controllers in Greece on 24h strike
The Board of the Greek Air Traffic Controllers Association (EEEKE) announced on Monday that it has decided to participate in the 24-hour strike of the Civil Servants Federation (ADEDY) on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. The air traffic controllers strike is scheduled from 00.01 to 24.00 on Wednesday, April 9. According to the announcement by EEEKE, […]
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