National Transparency Authority

Two medical diagnostic clinics in the northern port city of Thessaloniki charged insured clients unauthorized extra fees for tests prescribed by their doctors, an investigation revealed on Thursday.

A 2021 study by the National Transparency Authority details a "maelstrom" of errors and delays in restoring signaling on the Greek rail network. 

From Saturday, bars, cafes and restaurants will be allowed to operate their indoor areas at full capacity, and those who have been fully vaccinated or have a certificate proving that they have recently recovered from the coronavirus can enter these establishments without it is necessary to observe social distancing, writes the electronic edition of the Greek newspaper Kathimerini.

The on-site assessment of Greece by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is coordinated by the National Transparency Authority regarding the implementation of the Convention for the Suppression of Corruption of Foreign Officials.

Police and officers from other agencies tasked with monitoring the implementation of lockdown measures issued fines worth more than half a million euros in just 24 hours, the National Transparency Authority said on Thursday.

Seeking to improve safety standards at amusement parks and other entertainment venues around the country, inspectors of the National Transparency Authority (EAD) have made a series of recommendations that were included in the relevant regulations signed off by the Development Ministry.

Greece's National Transparency Authority is investigating at least three nongovernmental organizations that provide support to refugees and migrants for financial mismanagement.

High rates of compliance with the anti-smoking law continue to be recorded in restaurants and bars, according to the National Transparency Authority (EAD) and the Greek Police (ELAS).

More specifically, in the period between January 6 and 16, 86 percent of the 352 restaurants and bars that were inspected were found to be in compliance with the law.

The National Transparency Authority shot down attempts to open "smokers clubs" across Greece, saying the law is clear about the universal ban of smoking and warning of repercussions if they flout it.

Three in four businesses in Greece have fallen into line with the decade-old smoking ban since the government made its enforcement in all indoor public spaces one of its top priorities and imposed stricter fines for violations.