Police arrest suspected crime boss sought by Russia
Police in Athens have arrested a suspected crime boss with the underworld title of “vor v zakone” – or thief in law – wanted by Russia under an Interpol red notice, police officials have said.
Ancient life artefacts’ exhibition opens at Acropolis Museum
An exhibition of more than 1,100 artefacts, from statues and table games to children’s toys, found in an ancient Athens neighborhood during excavations in the area of its modern Acropolis Museum has opened to the public.
OECD commends Greece on reforms
The OECD has noted Greece’s adjustment into taking measures against corruption and in fighting it in international business transactions, in a report after an assessment carried out in the country.
Funding to clear brush, branches sparks blame game
The Ministry of the Interior announced the immediate allocation of 1.3 million euros to the municipalities of Attica to collect the large quantities of dry branches and waste from private plots, recognizing the serious problem that has been created and the potential for fires.
Over-tourism and its impacts on Greek society
Yannis Palaiologos, a journalist at large with Kathimerini and the co-editor of the “Sustainable Cyclades” project, joins Thanos Davelis to look into the latest warnings about over-tourism and sustainability, the response from Athens and locals, and its impact on the social fabric of the country – particularly on the islands.
Trial for slain journalist Karaivaz postponed to July 5
The trial for the assassination of investigative journalist Giorgos Karaivaz, scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed until July 5 at the request of a lawyer representing Karaivaz’s family.
Inmate killed in fight in capital’s Korydallos Prison
An inmate was reportedly killed and another injured in a violent brawl involving knives or some other similar weapon in the Greek capital’s Korydallos Prison on Wednesday.
No prospective euro members meet criteria to join, ECB says
None of the countries that have yet to join the euro meet all accession criteria and many have even diverged from the long-set rules of euro membership, the European Central Bank has said in a report on prospective members.
Kasselakis challenges Mitsotakis to allow accountants check party finances
Main opposition SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis has challenged Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to bring in an independent firm of chartered accountants to check the finances of both SYRIZA and ruling New Democracy for the past 10 years, in the latest row over shady political funding sources.
Fire breaks out in Piraeus storage area
A fire broke out on Wednesday in a storage area in Moschato, Piraeus.