Two health officials from Chania, Crete, were arrested on March 28, 2025, by the Internal Affairs Directorate for allegedly accepting bribes to ignore sanitary violations by local businesses like restaurants and cafés. The ongoing police operation has identified six bribery cases so far, with further details expected from EL.AS as the investigation continues.
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Coffee prices in Greece are skyrocketing as global costs reach near 50-year highs, with cappuccino freddo now costing up to €5.50. Supermarkets and cafes report price hikes of 15% to 30%, driven by soaring Arabica prices and compounded by Greece’s Special Consumption Tax on coffee. Industry leaders are urging tax reform to ease the burden on businesses and consumers alike, as coffee increasingly shifts from a staple of Greek culture to a luxury item.
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