What would Johnny Carson say?
Readers may remember the so-called “Irangate” scandal, or the Iran-Contra Affair in the United States. It was during the 1980s and the administration of Ronald Reagan, with George H.W. Bush as its vice president.
Turkey detains 120 opposition officials including former mayor
Turkish authorities on Tuesday detained a former mayor and dozens of municipality officials in the western city of Izmir over alleged corruption, extending a crackdown against the country’s main opposition party.
Majority of Greeks support euthanasia, survey finds
Most Greeks support euthanasia but oppose eugenics, according to a survey by the National Commission for Bioethics and Technoethics (EEBT).
Greece to present plan to settle Swiss franc mortgage dispute, sources say
The Greek government will soon announce an out-of-court settlement for billions of euros in Swiss franc-denominated mortgages as it seeks to end a long-running dispute over soaring repayment costs caused by currency fluctuations, two sources told Reuters on Tuesday.
Mitsotakis says eastern Libya must take action against illegal migration
Greece on Tuesday called on authorities in eastern Libya to take action to reduce the flow of migrants towards the country and avoid establishing a new route, government sources said.
Be prepared to wait longer at Greek airports
For another summer season, flight delays at Greek airports are a major issue, led by Athens International.
Security meeting planned on Wednesday to discuss Middle East
Greece’s top decision-making body on foreign and defense policy, KYSEA, will convene on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the government said.
Man arrested for raping woman at a beach in Lavrio
A man has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman last week on a beach in Lavrio, in southeastern Attica, police said.
Attica Riviera demand grows
A 7.9% increase was recorded in housing demand last year in the southern suburbs of Athens.
Search ongoing for British national who disappeared in Karpathos
Search for a 60-year-old British tourist who vanished on the Greek holiday island of Karpathos last weekend continued for a fourth day on Tuesday.