Forgery ring dismantled
Police dismantled a criminal gang that specialized in forged travel documents, identity fraud and the trafficking of migrants in an operation conducted on Wednesday and Thursday in the center of Athens.
Papandreou: I didn’t speak of fraud
George Papandreou, the former Prime Minister and socialist leader who is currently running for the leadership of the Movement for Change (KINAL) party attempted to partially walk back allegations of voting irregularities he made earlier Thursday.
Brawls, shouting erupt in Turkish parliament amid budget talks
The Turkish Parliament has been gripped by shouting, insults and brawling this week as lawmakers have debated budgets and policy while the economy reels from a currency crash and inflation spiral.
ATHEX: Benchmark climbs near 900 points
The Greek stock market served observers a surprise on Thursday as it recorded gains against the downward trend set by the majority of its eurozone counterparts.
Papandreou isn’t doing himself any favors
One thing Papandreou could have done is conceded defeat and expressed support for the party’s renewal as embodied by Androulakis, instead of accusing him of being a mouthpiece for the old guard.
New Turkish finance minister promises fiscal discipline
Turkey’s new finance and treasury minister said Thursday the budget deficit would come in at under 3.5% of GDP this year and would be managed with fiscal discipline, after he was appointed last week in the latest upper leadership shake-up.
Two-speed state
The poll by the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) that measures the business climate confirms that the digitization of the state has a direct effect on business.
Papandreou alleges fraud in KINAL leadership vote
George Papandreou, the former prime minister and PASOK leader who is contesting Sunday’s runoff in the race for the Movement for Change (KINAL) leadership, has called for an investigation into alleged fraud in the first round of voting.
Work to reopen Corinth Canal to commence in January
The 128-year-old canal has been closed to traffic since January after a series of landslides made it unnavigable.
The Meet Market | Athens | December 10-19
More than 150 Greek designers, artisanal producers, craftsmen and women and artists make up this holiday season’s Meet Market bazaar at the Old OSY Depot at the junction of Pireos and Ermou streets.