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Economy
Energy Storage: Is Greece Becoming Europe’s Battery?
A series of ambitious plans by the Greek government on energy storage begs the question: Is Greece's ambition to become Europe's battery? Converging environmental and financial circumstances might offer an answer.
Early last summer, the government announced an ambitious plan...
Environment
Greek Environmental and Energy Ministry Buys Electric Cars and Bicycles for Staff
Greece's Environment and Energy Ministry received the first electric cars and bicycles that will be used exclusively by the ministry's staff on Friday.
Environment and Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis stated "We have an ambitious green agenda and we must prove...
Energy
Energy Minister Skourletis: 'Agreement on ADMIE a Huge Success for the Government'
"The agreement for Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) has closed and its implementation is underway. The agreement clearly states the need for PPC to be compensated" stated Environment and Energy Minister Panos Skourletis in an interview to newspaper Agora.
"We...
Greece
Greek Politicians Involved in Zeolite Scandal
The Supreme Court Prosecutor sent case files to the Greek Parliament in order to investigate if the six politicians mentioned in the file are implicated in the scandal and also to find out whether MP immunity will be lifted...
Economy
Farmers Protest Against Photovoltaic Systems Taxation
A protest rally outside the Environment and Energy Ministry was held by Greek farmers who have installed photovoltaic systems on their cultivations in order to boost their income. The farmers protested against excessive taxation on the photovoltaic systems.
The farmers...