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Local communities are saying, ‘Enough is enough’Local communities are starting to shout: “Enough is enough! We cannot take any more visitors,” but the visitors just keep coming, hypnotized by the beauty and blind to the ugliness.
Ionian rhapsody: the islands where homebuyers seek an alternative GreeceTheir distinct architecture, climate and culture can offer a contrast to glitzy tourist hotspots such as Mykonos
Nearly 70% Of Greeks Think A Woman’s Place Is In The KitchenA recent Eurobarometer poll found that nearly 70% of Greeks agreed with the statement that "the most important role of a woman is to take care of her home and family," the highest of a non-ex-communist country in Europe.The most impressive thing is that in many countries, including Greece, women also give similar answers.In contrast to the male stereotype that “the most important role of a man is to make money”, the Greeks again supported the opinion at 65%, while the European average is 43%.
Greece launches EUR-238m rooftop solar subsidy programmeThe Greek government has officially fired the starting gun of a EUR-238-million (USD 261.8m) programme that will subsidise the installation of rooftop solar systems coupled with battery storage.The programme, dubbed Photovoltaics on the Roof, is open to households and professional farmers. The Ministry of Environment and Energy started accepting applications on May 2 through an online platform, which will remain open until the depletion of available resources. The programme’s closing deadline is set for the end of June 2024.
TikTok tracked UK journalist via her cat's accountTwo days before Christmas, TikTok called London-based journalist Cristina Criddle to tell her two of its employees in China, and two in the US, had viewed user data from her personal account without her knowledge or consent.Cristina's TikTok account was on her personal mobile handset - and in the name of her cat, Buffy. Her own name and occupation were not mentioned in the bio. Like most social-media networks, TikTok collects quite a lot of information about its account holders, including: location data "likes" the device being used online activity outside of the platform itself
Suspended sentence for mother who left baby in carA 22-year-old woman has received a six-month jail sentence, suspended for three years, after being found guilty of leaving her four-month-old baby in a car while she did her shopping.
Covid global health emergency is over, WHO says
Question Boris Johnson for ‘not wearing a seatbelt’, Lib Dems urge police Police are being urged to investigate a “potential breach of the law” after footage appeared to show Boris Johnson appealing to Tory supporters from a moving car while not wearing a seatbelt.In a video circulating on social media, the former prime minister is heard urging Derbyshire Conservatives to “get as many people as possible to turn out and vote for us” ahead of the local elections.The clip, which lasts 42 seconds and appears to be self-recorded, shows Mr Johnson delivering an optimistic message to party advocates from what looks to be the backseat of a moving vehicle.He does not seem to be wearing a seatbelt, prompting the Liberal Democrats to call for a police investigation.The video featuring Mr Johnson was said to have been shared on Twitter by Derby North MP Amanda Solloway but appears to have since been deleted.Derbyshire Police said there is “no information” to suggest the former Tory leader filmed the video while in the county.
Refugees sought to fill job vacancies in tourism sectorRefugees are being sought to fill job vacancies in the tourism and agriculture sectors, the head of the employment service of a leading NGO has said.Speaking at a job fair in Thessaloniki organized to connect refugees and employers, sociologist Mary Asvesta of Solidarity Now said refugees often take on hard and difficult jobs.
Animal tests for makeup resume after 25-year banThe government has allowed animal testing for makeup ingredients to resume despite a 25-year ban.It changed a policy on animal testing to align with EU chemical rules, according to a High Court ruling.The High Court said on Friday that the government was acting legally after a case was brought by animal rights activists.More than 80 brands have said they are "dismayed" by the government's new position.
Mother to stand trial for deaths of two more childrenA woman on trial for the murder of her eldest daughter in 2022, will stand trial for the deaths of her youngest two daughters as well, her lawyer has said.