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Car sales in Greece jump 28% in MarchIn the first quarter of 2023, car sales amounted to 61,044 vehicles, up 21.5% from the corresponding period in 2022, with new car sales rising 49.8% to 36,870 vehicles.
Greek Expert Demands Recall Of 100,000's Of Tesla's Because Of DefectsAccording to Lakafosis, Tesla cars have a special feature that allows the driver to put the car in reverse when moving forward without having to press the brake, as is the case with all automatic transmissions. This can cause the car to accelerate suddenly and lead to fatal situations.
Islands struggle with shortage of doctorsAs the Easter holiday season starts in Greece, many of its islands, large and small, are grappling with shortages in doctors and medical personnel. The Health Ministry recently announced vacancies for 854 permanent medical staff positions. Of these, 41 are for Aegean island health units and 13 are for staffing hospitals on the Ionian islands.Recently, it announced an addition to regular salaries of 1,800 euros per month to doctors and 1,200 euros to nurses and other staff who move temporarily to island health units.The Panhellenic Medical Association is calling for a complete modernization of the law on doctors’ incentives to attract and retain doctors on the islands.
Campaign Against Trade in Wild Animals Launched in GreeceAccording to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the illegal wildlife trade is the fourth-largest illicit market after drugs, arms, and human trafficking, with an estimated annual value of $23 billion.The trade in wild animals is driven by various factors, including demand for traditional medicines, exotic pets, luxury goods, and food.
NHS Unison members accept pay deal offer in EnglandThat includes a permanent 5% pay rise for 2023-24 worth at least £1,065, plus an extra one-off lump sum to top up the past year's salary.
RCN nurses vote to reject latest government pay offer and plan to escalate strike action