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Train passengers forced to alight after driver spots broken trackMore than a month after a deadly train collision in northern Greece, passengers aboard a suburban rail service in Patra had to alight from the train after the driver spotted a broken piece of track.
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Two ferries docked after colliding in Kyllini portTwo ferries were tied up at the port of Kyllini, western Peloponnese, on Saturday, after one of them came into contact with the other while docking, local port authorities said. No injuries were reported. The incident took place at 7 a.m., when the passenger ferry Kefalonia, arriving from the Ionian island with the same name, scratched the ferry Fior Di Levante which was anchored at the port. Kefalonia suffered a crack on the side of the ship.The ferry managed to dock safely at Kyllini and the 130 passengers and 39 crew members disembarked, all of whom are in good health. It is not known what caused the accident. Both ferries, which belong to the company Levante Ferries, must now undergo an inspection before being allowed to return to service.
New minimum monthly wage of €780 comes into forceThe new minimum wage of €780 a month has come into force as of April 1, after an increase of 9.4% on the previous level.The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs says that in net terms, workers on the minimum wage will take home €667 per month after taxes and contributions.
Around five million to be offered Covid booster jab next weekAround five million people in total are eligible for a booster up until the end of June, including those aged 75 and over and anyone aged five and over who is immunosuppressed.
Cumberland and Westmorland return 49 years after ‘travesty’ of renaming countiesCampaigners hail the abolition of Cumbria county council saying it is important to ‘recognise our roots and heritage’ across the UKThe county council of Cumbria - created as part of Edward Heath’s much-criticised local government reorganisation of 1974 - was on Friday night abolished, along with its six districts.From Saturday, Cumbria is replaced by two unitary authorities - Cumberland, and Westmorland and Furness.
Platform for income tax declarations has openedThe platform for submitting the 2023 income tax forms has opened, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) said on Friday. The deadline for filing Greek income (for the 2022 calendar year) is June 30. For those owing tax, the first installment will be due at the end of July 2023 and the last on February 29, 2024 (eight installments). AADE said that a discount of 3% on the tax will be provided if full payment is made by July 31.