Intelligence academy in the making
An Intelligence and Counterintelligence Academy is being established as an educational wing of Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP), state broadcaster ERT has reported.
Greek bond yields drop ahead of Fitch valuation
The week closed with rising bond prices and falling yields as capital markets anticipate Fitch’s credit rating review for Greece on November 22.
PM discusses greenhouse farming support plan
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held talks with farmers on the outskirts of Athens Friday, stressing the potential of a 150-million-euro support plan for greenhouse farming.
Chios man arrested for shooting brother
A 61-year-old man has been arrested on the island Chios after reportedly shooting and wounding an older brother earlier in the week, state broadcaster ERT has reported.
Emergency alert 112 issued for four regions as storm ‘Alexander’ approaches
An emergency alert via 112 has been issued for Thessaly, Evia, Fthiotida, and the Sporades, warning of hazardous weather conditions.
Kasselakis taking legal action over tax evasion claims
Stefanos Kasselakis, the recently ousted leader of the left-leaning SYRIZA party who has announced the formation of a new yet still unnamed political party, revealed plans on Friday to take legal action against a local newspaper over what he called a “slanderous publication” alleging tax evasion.
Prosecutor seeks felony charges in 11-year-old’s 2022 death in Serres
An investigation into the death of an 11-year-old student on December 5, 2022, following a boiler explosion in the courtyard of his school, is being elevated to felony status.
Drug arrest at Athens airport
Two men entering Greece were arrested at Athens airport Thursday afternoon in possession of substantial quantities of narcotics, Greek police authorities have reported.
Citizen service centers closed nationwide on November 16 and 23
Citizen Service Centers (KEP) across the country will remain closed on Saturday, November 16, and Saturday, November 23, due to scheduled system maintenance and upgrades.
Cabs without POS stickers face fines
The country’s taxi drivers face 1,000 euro fines as of Monday if they have not placed special bilingual stickers on their taxis indicating that they accept card payments.