Turnover soars for tourism-related companies
The 35 million tourist arrivals expected this year are reflected in the performance of leading companies linked to tourism.
Housing programs worth €2.4 bln
The government is throwing four programs with a total cost of 2.4 billion euros into the battle against the housing crisis.
Woman suspected of killing brother over a glass of water charged with murder
A 43-year-old woman who allegedly confessed to stabbing her brother to death after quarrelling over a glass of water was charged on Saturday with intensional manslaughter, causing dangerous bodily harm, and illegal carrying and use of a weapon.
Southern Europe’s electricity prices up to five times higher
Electricity prices in Southern Europe are up to five times higher than those in Scandinavian countries and nearly double compared to Central and Western Europe, according to an analysis by Eurelectric.
Drunk driver to testify over Thessaloniki hit-and-run
A 46-year-old driver who hit a family of three near Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on Wednesday while driving drunk is expected to testify before an investigative magistrate on Saturday.
Mini drone procurement on the cards
The Defense Ministry’s decisions in favor of Greece’s procurement of Switchblade-type roving ammunition (loitering munitions, or tiny drones) for the Special Warfare Command will reportedly soon head to Parliament for approval.
SYRIZA descending into chaos
The countdown to the election for a new SYRIZA leader has been marred by court threats, verbal assaults, accusations and the presence of the police to maintain the security at party headquarters.
Calls for measures to combat hospital violence
The Panhellenic Medical Association has proposed to the Health Ministry a series of measures to combat the growing problem of violence against health personnel in Greek hospitals over the past five years.
Train hits fallen trees; no injuries reported
A train travelling from Halkida to Athens hit fallen trees between Sfendali and Afidna stations, causing material damage to it and bringing it to a halt.
51 migrants found on Cretan beach
A total of 51 migrants, among them four women and six children, were found on a beach in southern Crete on Friday night. They were located on a beach in the Tris Ekklisies area in the Archanes-Asterousia municipality, in Iraklio prefecture. The migrants have been transferred to an accommodation facility.