Three Supreme Court judges sacked
Three Supreme Court judges have been sacked due to inappropriate behavior and tardiness by the body’s 65-member disciplinary council.
Grocery spending rises €1 bln
Consumers in Greece spent a billion euros more at supermarkets last year compared to 2022, not so much to buy a lot more things, but because of inflation.
Gov’t intends to introduce digital labor card to all sectors
The government intends to implement the digital labor card across all employment sectors, Minister of Labor and Insurance Domna Michailidou said on Friday.
Mount Athos monks weigh in on gay marriage
The government’s plans to legislate for marriage equality “circumvents fundamental principles of human existence,” the 20 monasteries that make up the monastic community of Mount Athos have announced.
Two Kurds arrested on foot of warrant
Two Turkish nationals of Kurdish origin were arrested on Tuesday in the northern Attican town of Oropos on foot of an arrest warrant, police have said.
Police officer arrested for drug dealing
A police officer and two others were arrested on Friday on drug charges following an investigation by the police’s Internal Affairs Division.
Police apprehend suspected robbers and kidnappers
Police in the western Peloponnese have arrested five non-nationals suspected of involvement in armed robbery and kidnapping. The suspects are believed to be behind the burglary of homes in Kavasila and Psari. both in Ilia prefecture, during which they also abducted seven foreign nationals at the same time.
Ukrainian court authorizes seizure of assets of Greek-Russian businessman Ivan Savvidis
A Ukrainian court has confirmed a request from the country’s government to seize the assets of Greek-Russian businessman Ivan Savvidis and his wife, Kyriaki. In a statement posted on its website, the Ukrainian Justice Ministry said that the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine had accepted its request to seize the Savvidis’ assets.
Investigation launched after blast damages martial arts academy in Korydallos
Police have launched an investigation following a minor explosion that damaged a martial arts academy in the Piraeus suburb of Korydallos on Friday morning.
Cyprus sees 35.6% surge in motor vehicle registrations in January
The Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat) revealed on Thursday a significant uptick in motor vehicle registrations in Cyprus.