Economy
A fine of 41.7 million euros for the largest banks in Greece
The Greek Commission for the Protection of Competition has imposed the largest fine imposed so far in the amount of 41.7 million euros on several banks in Greece, the Greek...
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Human Rights
Greece: Rights experts condemn ‘racist violence’ against asylum-seekers
That’s the message from the group of eight experts, including Ashwini K.P., the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, who urged Greece on Wednesday to investigate alleged violations against...
News
UNICEF urges support for children, as wildfires rage across Greece
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday called for urgent assistance for children caught up in wildfires in Greece, considered to be the worst Europe has seen since the turn...
Human Rights
During visit to Greece, UN official calls for enhanced refugee protection
During the visit, Ms. Triggs mentioned that one of the worst shipwrecks in the Mediterranean happened just over a month ago. Protecting refugee rights “The Pylos tragedy and the other...
News
Greece, 30,000 evacuees in Rhodes on fire
30,000 people directly threatened by a fire on the island of Rhodes. The authorities were able to shelter them or evacuate them from the island, where a forest fire has...
International
All fines that can be imposed on you in Greece
We bring to your attention some of the most important facts and tips to make your vacation in Greece (if you decided to vacation there) trouble-free: - For exceeding the...
International
A busted women’s trafficking ring in Greece also revealed links to Islamic terrorism
A man arrested by the Greek authorities on Friday for trafficking in women is suspected of Islamic terrorism, reported the electronic edition of Kathimerini. On Friday, with the help of...
International
New danger for tourists in Greece
A night in the car can exceed a night in five-star hotels up to 3000 euros, and before that - to end up in detention. Greece introduced a new fine...
Health
100 EUR fine for a driver who drinks water in Greece
The driver must have freedom of movement of the hands A fine of 100 Euros and suspension of the driver's license for 30 days can be imposed if the traffic...
Environment
Salty fines in Greece for disposing of butts in the environment
Disposing of butts into the environment can cause a fire and is therefore absolutely prohibited in the Hellenic Republic. Smoking while driving is not totally prohibited in the Hellenic Republic,...