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PAOK owner who stormed pitch with gun ordered to testifyIvan Savvidis is expected to be fined at least €50,000 and banned from stadiums for up to five yearsOn Wednesday, the world soccer federation, Fifa, warned that Greek football was “on the edge of the cliff.” The country’s premier league clubs would be excluded from international competition if the notoriously violence-prone sport was not immediately cleaned up.
Violinist Vanessa Mae calls attention to animal abuse in GreeceBritish violinist and animal rights activist Vanessa Mae has raised the alarm bell over the “high percentage of animal abuse in Greece” in a promotional video posted on the web by the Ilioupolis Animal Welfare Union, a not-for-profit animal rescue organization.
Bishop cleared over online homophobic rant in 2015The acquittal of Amvrosios, the controversial bishop of Kalavryta, on the charge of inciting hatred against gay people by a court in Aigio, western Greece, has sparked indignation among rights groups and political parties.
Greeks have less faith in traditional news sourcesGreeks have among the highest rates of trust among Europeans in the platforms that spread the most fake news, namely online platforms and social media, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey, which interviewed around 26,000 citizens and was presented on Monday. In contrast, Greeks appear to have less trust in traditional news platforms, such as television, radio and print (newspapers and magazines) compared to their fellow Europeans.
80 per cent of Greece's seafood restaurants found to serve protected speciesA new study has revealed the damage that is being done to the underwater ecosystems of Greece due to illegal fishing.Conducted by the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation, at least 80 per cent of Greece’s seafood restaurants were found to either serve or allow customers to place orders for protected species, reports Kathimerini.
Greek police: Racist hate crimes nearly tripled in 2017
Activists push for further animal cruelty awareness in GreecePolice data revealed that in January to September 2017, 1,900 complaints were filed compared to 1,307 in 2015 and 809 in 2004.
Time running out for homeowners set to lose mortgage income support in April
Greece Finalizes Airbnb Online Registration PlatformProperty owners leasing their homes via Airbnb or other sharing economy platforms will be required within the month to register all rental activity on an electronic registry being launched by Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).Airbnb-style hosts not complying will face penalties of up to 5,000 euros.
European Commission Calls on Greece to Explain Yacht Taxation
Chinese Travelers Keen on Greece, Tourist Visas up by 50%
MPs consider investigation after it emerges 180 million poultry slaughtered without effective stunning last yearElectric shock ensures chickens are dead or unconscious at moment their throats are cut
Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI) Being Discontinued in April