Supreme Court investigates latest horrific dog killing
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the head of the Athens prosecutor’s office to investigate the case of a dog that appears to have been beaten to death with a metal rod in West Attica.
Greek-American brothers arrested in New York on suspicion of planning terror attacks
Two Greek-American brothers, identified as Andrew, 39, and Angelo, 51, Hatziagelis, have been arrested in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, New York, on suspicion of planning a campaign of attacks on high-profile domestic targets.
National Library Reading Room closed due to ceiling collapse
Researchers who want to use the spaces of the neoclassical Vallianeio building of the National Library of Greece on central Panepistimiou Street in Athens are now directed to the office of the general director, as the Reading Room remains temporarily closed.
Weapons seized, two arrested in house raid in northern Greece
A 54-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman were to face a prosecutor in northern Greece on Tuesday, after police found an arsenal of weapons in their home on Monday. According to the police, a raid on their home in Florina uncovered 29 firearms, including three submachine guns, 72 kilograms of gunpowder, 95 ammunition magazines and 35,000 cartridges,…
State instructs six banks to issue new 10-year bonds
The Greek state is proceeding with the issue of a new 10-year bond and has hired six banks to lead the the deal, according to an Athens Stock Exchange announcement.
Greek-US defense deal aims at boosting ‘qualitative advantage,’ says PM
Greece is seeking to acquire a “qualitative advantage” over Turkey that will bolster its deterrence capabilities and equip its Armed Forces to deal with modern challenges, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday, speaking about an ongoing defense agreement with the United States.
US ready to welcome Turkey ‘back into F-35 family’ if S-400 issue is resolved
The United States is prepared to let Turkey back into its F-35 fighter jet program as long as the issue of its acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile defense system is resolved, Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland has told CNN Turk.
Greece, Turkey upgrading their aircraft
The decision by the United States to offer Greece and Turkey advanced fighter jets, which will significantly enhance their military might, has different repercussions for the two Aegean neighbors.
Fans returning to stadiums
Sticking to the government’s pledge, Deputy Sports Minister Giannis Vroutsis told Parliament on Monday that fans will return to soccer stadiums on February 13 after a ban imposed last December in response to a spate of sports-related violence.
Greek families get little help in form of decent salaries and tax breaks
Greece has one of the lowest support levels for households with two children in the OECD.