German model for identifying and penalizing pirate TV users
Greek authorities are planning to introduce the German model for combating television program piracy and identify those who illegally watch pay-TV products.
TAIPED gives up on DEPA
State asset fund TAIPED put an end to the long-suffering privatization of DEPA Commercial on Friday, announcing the cancellation of the tender process for the sale of 65% of the natural gas company’s shares.
Migrant escape bid linked to Gaza crisis
An alarm was raised on Thursday night on the southeastern Aegean island of Leros when 123 Palestinian and Syrian refugees and migrants attempted to leave the migrant facility and board a ship destined for Piraeus, catching local officials by surprise.
Mitsotakis expresses support for Israel in call with Netanyahu
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, talked over the phone Saturday.
Theoharis holds meetings on sidelines of IMF event
Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Harry Theoharis held a series of meetings on Friday on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meeting, which took place in Marrakesh this week.
Looking for a shred of reason
The first thing that struck me is the number of protests within the Arab world.
Shootout in Aigeo as police foil ATM robbery
Police in the northern Peloponnesian city of Aigio are investigating the attempted theft of a bank ATM machine during which there was an exchange of fire between the robbers and officers.
Athens metro’s inspector shortage
Are free-riders dealing a blow to public transport? They are, says the administration of metro operator STASY.
Pro-Palestinian protest held in Athens
Approximately 1,500 people took part in demonstration in Athens on Friday in support of Palestinians and condemnation of Israel as it intensified its strikes on Gaza in retaliation for Hamas assaults. The march proceeded from Eleftherias Park to the Israeli embassy, where there was a strong police presence.
Cypriot measures against effects of inflation
A meeting at Cyprus’ Presidential Palace on Friday has reportedly reached the final decision on the government measures against the effects of inflation on the retail market.