Turkish turf war seen behind deadly Piraeus shootout
The two victims of an armed attack in Piraeus on Friday were members of the Turkish criminal Baygaralar gang based in Adana, according to police authorities.
Palm Beach mansion goes to 40-year-old Daren Mitropoulos for $148 mln
The son of Greek-American billionaire investor Dean Mitropoulos, has paid millions to buy a historic beachfront villa
Flying cockroaches inundate Larissa
The municipal authority of Larissa has been fielding dozens of complaints in the past two weeks from citizens who have seen their homes, businesses and streets inundated by big flying cockroaches.
Half of hospital directors fail employment exams
One in two people who currently hold an administrative post in the public health services did not pass the tests for re-employment in the same or a similar position through the new appraisal system that came into effect in November 2023.
Plan to revive historic ‘Peloponnese Railway’ gets Swiss boost
A plan to revive an abandoned meter gauge railway line in the Peloponnese to serve not just as a historic attraction but also passenger needs has received a significant boost after Switzerland offered its help and expertise.
Tax revenue increases
Tax revenues between January and May 2024 showed a significant increase compared to the target for the year’s first five months, according to the state budget execution data, on a modified cash basis, the Ministry of National Economy and Finance announced on Monday.
OTE included in sustainable companies list for 7th year in a row
The Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTE) Group was named one of “The 50 Most Sustainable Companies in Greece” on the ESG Index in Greece, published by the Quality Net Foundation.
Council of State reopens discussion on casino relocation
Greece’s Council of State reopened discussion on Monday on the controversial relocation of the Mount Parnitha casino to Maroussi, a northeastern suburb of Athens
PASOK chief warns dissenters of expulsions
In his first public statement, made on state broadcaster ERT, since his leadership of the party was challenged in the wake of the European elections, socialist PASOK’s president, Nikos Androulakis, adopted a hard line on Monday.