Disappointing facts: Almost 7 out of 10 do not go to the doctor because they have no money – Problem in Crete too
66.8% of citizens – even cancer patients – did not receive the treatment they needed in the previous year, as they could not afford it The figures of EL.STAT., which may be disappointing for the health of citizens on a nationwide level, are causing intense concern in Crete for all the bodies involved in nutrition […]
Landing of the Germans in Crete
They buy whatever old houses are available for sale, convert them into luxury holiday accommodation and, where possible, rent them out on a short-term basis In a report by Lilian Diaferaki published in the daily newspaper of Heraklion “PATRIS” it is mentioned that now the Germans are buying old houses and plots, everywhere even in […]
Interest rate spread up in April
The interest rate spread between new deposits and loans increased to 5.60 percentage points in April, as the weighted average interest rate on new deposits remained almost unchanged at 0.25%, while the corresponding rate on new loans increased to 5.85%, the Bank of Greece said on Tuesday. The central bank, in a report, said that […]
Supermarket sales up 9.1%, volumes down 3.5% in Jan-April
Supermarket sales grew 9.1% in the first four months of 2023 but volumes fell by 3.5% in the same period, a report by NielsenIQ said on Tuesday. The report said that foods/beverages (8.9%) and packaged foods (9.3%) led the sales growth in the January-April period. NielsenIQ said that 68% of consumers are cutting back on […]
Grece: ranks first, with 14 awards in olive oil
An unprecedented distinction for a Greek Single Estate olive producer of very high prestige, with first place and 14 awards, was noted in Italy, for Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms (www.bioarmonia.gr), in the prestigious international olive oil competition EVO International Olive Oil Competition 2021.The sixth edition of the competition took place in Palmi, Calabria, Italy, from May […]
Opening hours of supermarkets and shops on Friday and Saturday
Super markets will open at 09:00 and will close at 19:00 on Good Friday and on Holy Saturday they will be open from 07:00 until 19:00. Retail stores will open at 13:00 until 19:00 on Good Friday and on Holy Saturday from 07:00 until 18:00, said a general secretariat of Commerce and Consumer Protection of […]
Archaeological site schedules during Greek Easter holidays
The Ministry of Culture announced the schedules of archaeological sites over the Orthodox Easter holidays and May Day. They are as follows: – Holy Saturday (May 1), sites that are operating during the pandemic will be open 08:30-15:30 – Easter Sunday (May 2), they will be closed – Easter Monday (May 3), they will operate […]
Seven countries added to list of travellers without need to quarantine after arrival
Restrictions on domestic flights are extended to May 10, the Civil Aviation Authority (CYA) said on Sunday. Only necessary travel is allowed between Greek airports, it added. In addition, CYA is expanding the list of countries whose nationals may enter Greece without a seven-day isolation. Passengers must however have been vaccinated or present a negative […]
Greek coast guard intervened in 208 incidents involving 5,608 foreign nationals in July
The Greek coast guard has intervened in 208 incidents involving the illegal entry of 5,608 foreign nationals to Greece and in 77 incidents of 358 foreign nationals’ illegal exit from Greece with destination an EU country in the month of July 2019. Moreover, the port authorities have arrested 32 traffickers and confiscated 50 vessels and […]
Health Ministry clarifies issue of medical coverage of foreign nationals at Greek hospitals
Greek hospitals will be reimbursed for services provided to EU nationals, while nationals of other countries will need to pay, according to a circular released by the Ministry of Health that calls on medical institutions to keep such records. Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias said the measures would prevent charging Greek taxpayers with the cost. “Greek […]