Greece and the economic crisis 2022

NEWS ARCHIVE - August 2022

August 29, 2022

Athens responds to Erdogan's harsh accusations against "despicable" and "unfaithful" Greeks

Story at Eleftherostypos [Greek]

Erdogan on the campaign trail for 2023 elections, continues to use Greeks as a whipping boy

Story at Kathimerini [Greek]

Surveillance controversy leads to parliament commission of inquiry into the matter

Story at Eleftherostypos [Greek]

"Structural reform" of energy market pledged by EU Commission

Story at EFSYN [Greek]

Donkey abuse incident leads to resignation of deputy mayor in Zitsa

Story at IN GR [Greek] [Map Zitsa]

Strong pressure send stocks downward

Story at Imerisia [Greek]

Book festival's 50th year about to start

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe, the 50th Book Festival is hosting a series of events around the Asia Minor Catastrophe as an element of identity in Greece today, with the participation of prestigious speakers and cultural institutions."

Story at Athina984 [Greek]

Tax deadline for tomorrow

Story at OT Financial Post [Greek]

Coming intervention across Europe on energy costs expected

Story at Kathimerini [Greek]

Eurovision 2023 song submission deadline in October

Story at ESC Today [English]

400% increase for Bosphorus crossing fees

Story at OT Financial Post [Greek]

Electricity at €700 per mega-watt hour

Story at Athina984 [Greek]

Temps to 34 Celsius/ 93º Fahrenheit

Weather at Parapolitika [Greek]

The infamous Drought of 1540, no rain for 11 months

Story at OT Financial Post [Greek]

Government programs for protection of households from the dramatic energy cost increases this winter

Story at Keep Talking Greece [English]

Polling shows ND lead remains but with some erosion

Story at IN GR [Greek]

Hike of 50 BPS possible for ECB Bank

Story at Imerisia [Greek]

Battle over the course of Religious Studies in schools

Story at Ethnos [Greek] referenced: Constitution of the Hellenic state - English

Interview with Frangiskos Koutentakis about this and future winters

Story at Naftemporiki [Greek]

Tik Tok compared to "crack cocaine"

Story at Imerisia [Greek]

Government looking forward to the International Exhibition of Thessaloniki coming Sept. 11

Story at OT Financial Post [Greek]

Unusual long period of rainy weather

Story at Greek Reporter [English]

American sources on the destruction of the Smyrna Greek community

Story at IN GR [Greek]

Anniversary of the death of the Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Smyrna

Story at Eleftherostypos [Greek]

Large amount of activity and planning in September for economy from government

Story at OT Financial Post [Greek]

Orthodox Church of Greece makes direct statement on abortion and the 100 year anniversary of the "Asia Minor Catastrophe"

Story at Greek City Times [English]

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