Bank deposits post rebound in March
Deposits placed by the private sector increased by 2.318 billion euros in March, after a decrease of €1.456 billion in the previous month, the Bank of Greece said on Tuesday.
Turkey has shut its airspace to Armenian flights, says minister
Turkey has closed its airspace to Armenian flights heading to a third destination in response to the unveiling of a controversial monument in Yerevan last week, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday.
The critical month of May
Expressing the citizens’ desire for continuity or change and their judgment, elections are always crucial in a democracy. The elections taking place in Greece and Turkey this month, however, are especially so.
Hand grenade found in a residential complex in Glyfada
A hand grenade was found in an outdoor area of a residential complex in the southern suburb of Glyfada, police said Wednesday.
Inflation declines to 4.5%
April ended with the Greek economy registering the fourth lowest inflation in the eurozone, an encouraging fact, but not entirely reassuring.
Man arrested in Crete for alleged assault on pregnant partner
Greek police arrested a 34-year-old man from Bulgaria in the city of Hania on the island of Crete on Tuesday for allegedly attacking his 19-year-old pregnant partner.
Brothers suspected of assassinating Greek journalist to testify before prosecutor
Two brothers, aged 48 and 40, who were arrested on Friday on suspicion of assassinating journalist Giorgos Karaivaz in 2021, are scheduled to testify before the prosecutor on Wednesday.
Top court upholds election ban for far-right party
Greece’s Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to ban the far-right Greeks Party from participating in the country’s upcoming general election, upholding legal amendments approved by lawmakers.
Australia’s Hurley given tour of Acropolis
Governor-General of Australia David Hurley, who is on an official visit to Greece at the invitation of President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, was given a guided tour of the Acropolis in Athens on Tuesday by Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias.
US hands Cyprus ancient artifacts, some 4,000 years old
The United States has returned some 80 ancient artifacts, including coins and limestone sculptures, to Cyprus, the Mediterranean island nation’s Department of Antiquities said Tuesday.