Martial arts instructor jailed over violent assault against partner
An Athens court on Wednesday convicted a 47-year-old martial arts instructor to 10 years in prison for the savage beating of his 41-year-old partner in January 2022.
Greek banks are well shielded
The position of Greek banks in the face of the international banking crisis remains strong, Goldman Sachs points out, answering questions from its clients about the sector’s capital, liquidity and investment portfolio.
Parliament approves new migration code
Greece’s Parliament approved on Wednesday a Migration Ministry legislation that overhauls that migration code, clarifying regulations about residence permits for non-EU migrants and unaccompanied children, and incorporating a related EU Directive (2021/1883/EK).
A political opportunity
It is positive that the current election cycle is being completed smoothly and on time with the announcement of the date for the next general elections.
Androulakis resigning as MEP to run in general elections
The leader of the centre-left opposition party PASOK-Movement for Change, Nikos Androulakis, initiated on Wednesday the process for his resignation as a member of the European Parliament, in order to run in Greece’s upcoming elections.
At least three arrested, weapons found in Ilia police operation
At least three people were arrested on Wednesday in a police operation in ilia, a region in the western Peloponnese.
Staffing levels at ESY below pre-crisis levels
Despite some hirings during the Covid-19 pandemic, staff levels at Greece’s healthcare system (ESY) remain well below pre-financial crisis levels, undermining the quality of services, a new study has found.
Greece raises $2.7 billion as new 5-year bond sees strong demand
Greece raised 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion) on Wednesday with strong demand for a new 5-year bond, the day after Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called elections in late May.
Terror suspects offered money to target Jewish site in Greece
Greek authorities said police were continuing searches in Athens and other parts of the country Wednesday following the arrest of two suspects accused of planning an attack at Jewish center in a busy downtown area of the Greek capital.
Historic destroyer ‘Velos’ damaged by high winds in Thessaloniki
The historic Hellenic Navy vessel Velos, a Niki-class destroyer that now operates as a museum, was reported to have sustained damage during the storm that struck the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki on Tuesday.