Hundreds of Greek-American academics are calling on Amazon not to exclude the Greek language
In a letter, hundreds of authors—including scholars, educators, researchers, publishers, and members of the international intellectual community—expressed deep concern over the exclusion of the Greek language from Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). They call on the company “to reconsider its current policy and demonstrate leadership in protecting linguistic and cultural diversity in the digital age.”
Tax incentive for hedge funds from London, Asia and the Middle East to turn Athens into an investment hub
A new and… attractive tax framework aimed at drawing executives who manage alternative investment funds to Greece is being introduced by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance through the omnibus bill submitted to Parliament. The new provisions concern hedge funds, private equity funds and alternative investment funds (AIFs) and form part of a broader plan to create an investment hub based in Athens. The goal is to attract fund managers, investment teams and highly specialized professionals from London, the Middle East and Asia, while simultaneously creating an ecosystem of legal, auditing, tax, banking, custody, advisory and technology services around investment management.
Renewed airspace violations by Turkish aircraft
Greek fighter jets have intercepted three Turkish aircraft after they carried out seven airspace violations and five infringements of the Athens Flight Information Region over the Aegean, the Hellenic National Defense General Staff has said, the second consecutive day of incursions following armed F-16 and drone activity reported Tuesday.
Elena Akrita, Syriza MP decries continued jail for Terror mastermind
A Syriza lawmaker's public defence of convicted November 17 leader Alexandros Giotopoulos has ignited a fierce national backlash, with journalists, victims' families and political figures uniting in condemnation after she described his return to prison as a "defeat for democracy."