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Greek Deputy Transport Minister flies in first test seaplane flight from Lavrio portDeputy Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christina Alexopoulou on Saturday flew in the first test flight carried out by Hellenic Seaplanes, which took off from the Lavrio seaplane field."This is an important day for transport in Greece, as the development of a network of seaplane bases is a goal of the government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis. By this summer, moreover, services will have started to Western Greece, specifically the Patras-Corfu-Paxi line will be fully active given that these sea bases are all licenced," she said."At the same time, the infrastructure and transport ministry will decisively contribute to creating a complete, modern network of seaplane bases and seaplane fields in the country, with growth potential and multiple benefits for the Greek economy. It is an initiative that greatly enhances tourism to the islands, providing safe transportation," she added.
Body found in Thermaic Gulf A body was found in the Thermaic Gulf in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on Sunday. The corpse was discovered floating in the water near the Kalamaria marina, approximately 7 kilometers southeast of the city center.
Low Wages, High Taxes – Now Greece 2nd Highest Food Prices in SurveyAlready facing a double whammy of low wages and some of the highest income tax rates in the world, Greek households are struggling with high prices too, especially for food.That’s despite the government pushing supermarkets to keep lower prices for 51 essential items in a so-called Household Basket and as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said more measures would be taken to lower prices.In a comparison of five countries, Kathimerini said Greece has the second most expensive basket, behind only Spain, but ahead of higher income Germany and more than Portugal and Romania.
Nearly Half Greece’s Jobless Can’t Find Work, Long Term UnemployedGreece’s resounding economic comeback isn’t reaching everyone, with 1,039,752 people in December, 2022 on the unemployment list and nearly half – 501,089 – that way for the long term.The figures from the Greek Public Employment Service (DYPA) showed while the unemployment rate – the highest in the European Union during a 2010-18 economic and austerity crisis – has gone down, that many can’t find work.
New Brexit checks ‘pose existential threat’ to UK fruit and flower growersThe UK’s fruit and flower growers face an “existential threat” from new post-Brexit border checks that could damage business and affect next year’s crops, the country’s biggest farming body has said.The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) warned that changes to import rules in April, which will impose checks at the border for nearly all young plants coming into the country, could cause long delays and result in plants being damaged or destroyed.UK growers are reliant on the EU for young plants that start life in countries such as the Netherlands before being imported into the UK for planting.Most soft fruit plants, including strawberries and raspberries, are imported as young plants, while significant numbers of tomatoes, fruit trees and nursery plants also start life in European countries equipped with large greenhouses and better conditions.Under current rules, imported plants are held at nurseries and farms in controlled conditions before some are checked by government inspectors, with checks often prioritised based on risk.However, under new rules scheduled to come in on 30 April, the government intends to check 100% of consignments coming through the new border posts.
Bank of Greece: Tourist receipts soar in 2023Greece saw a surge in tourist arrivals, reaching 32 million visitors from January to November 2023, according to data from the Bank of Greece released on Monday. The inbound travel movement surged by 17.3%, totaling 31.97 million travelers compared to 27.25 million in 2022. This surge resulted in a 15.4% rise in travel receipts, reaching €20.1 billion. Regarding transportation methods, air travel rose by 12.5%, and road border crossings surged by 34.5%. Travel receipts from EU residents increased by 11%, amounting to €10.9 billion, while receipts from non-EU residents rose by 18.4%, totaling €8.4 billion. Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the United States were major contributors, with receipts from Russia experiencing a 22.8% decline.
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