ATHEX: Index hits highest level since 2014
The Greek stock market rebounded after Thursday’s respite to post a fresh nine-year high on Friday with the help of most blue chips, though not banks.
No survivors found during Friday’s search off southern Greece
The search for missing people following the sinking of a migrant vessel off the southern coast of Greece on Wednesday continued for a second day Friday in the wider area where the fishing vessel with hundreds on board capsized and sank.
Salary raises planned for civil servants
The planning for the new salary system for civil servants, which New Democracy has promised, is oriented toward increases that will exceed 10% for low-paid workers and will be limited to 2-3% for high-paid workers.
Sailboat being monitored near area of deadly wreck
A sailboat with about 60 people on board some 100 kilometers off Pylos on Greece’s southern coast was spotted on Friday by Italian authorities, who informed their Greek counterparts.
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Caretaker PM announces judiciary will issue final judgement on Pylos shipwreck
The press office of caretaker Prime Minister Ioannis Sarmas issued a statement on Friday regarding the fatal sinking of a fishing vessel which was carrying migrants.
Small parties waging battle on ND’s right
Given that the final victor of the June 25 elections appears to be a foregone conclusion, the key stake for conservative New Democracy next week hinges on the percentage of the vote it will get and the achievement of an outright majority.
Increased demand for store leasing in popular spots
Demand to lease stores in the most popular – and expensive – shopping areas in the country is showing a significant increase this year.
Barack and Michelle Obama to holiday in Greek island of Paros ahead of SNF Nostos
Former United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle will holiday on the Greek island of Paros as confirmed by the island’s mayor on Friday. According to the mayor, the island is home to increased activity with dozens of Secret Service members of Obama’s security detail on the island. The local Coast Guard and…
Top prosecutor calls for secrecy in Pylos investigation
Supreme Court Prosecutor Isidoros Dogiakos sent a circular late on Thursday night urging absolute secrecy in the investigations being conducted in relation to the shipwreck that left at least 78 people dead in international waters near Pylos. The circular was sent to all members of the judiciary involved in the investigation as well as members…