Doubt cast on deal for ANEK Lines
Concern is growing among ferry operator ANEK Lines’ employees, creditors and suppliers about the completion of its rescue by Attica Group.
Erdogan’s opponents vow fresh start on Turkish human rights
President Tayyip Erdogan’s opponents say they will repair the damage done to human rights during his rule, promising a new era for democracy and freedoms if he loses power in an election on Sunday.
Thousands flock to Athens Cathedral to venerate rare icon
Thousands of faithful have been flocking to the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral in downtown Plaka to venerate a rare Greek icon named Axion Esti from Mount Athos, with state broadcaster ERT reporting a waiting time of more than an hour and a half over the weekend.
Greek election heats up as party leaders debate the issues
Greece’s party leaders held a debate on Wednesday, touching on everything from the economy to foreign policy. While the three hour debate didn’t produce a clear winner, it was an opportunity for the party leaders to speak directly to voters.
Pharmacists return to the lab
Due to medication shortages, more pharmacists are returning to their laboratories and offering an additional service in their pharmacies that is often overlooked: the preparation of galenic formulations.
Five arrested as part of scheme helping candidates cheat pilot license exams
Greek Police said it has dismantled a criminal network that was paid to help candidates rig the exams for the acquisition of a professional pilot’s license.
Man killed in Thessaloniki after heated argument
A 52-year-old man was killed on Saturday after arguing intensely with two people in Thessaloniki, northern Greece.
Sakellaropoulou to visit Iceland for CoE Summit
Greek President Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou will travel to Reykjavík, Iceland, on May 16-17 to attend the Council of Europe’s Summit of Heads of State & Government (CoE Reykjavík Summit), he office said.
More routes to begin in Athens-Thessaloniki train service on Monday
More routes will be added on Monday on the Athens-Thessaloniki train service where Greece’s deadliest crash on record occurred on February 28.
Over €8 bln spent on houses in Greece last year
The funds invested last year in the housing market nationwide are estimated at over 8 billion euros, highlighting the upward trend in demand but also in prices.