Minister says combating illegal migration is a main priority
Migration Minister Thanos Plevris stated during a tour in Evros, northern Greece, on Thursday that the government’s main priorities regarding migration lie in combating illegal entries.
ATHEX: High turnover, but stocks end mixed
The majority of stocks closed with losses, while the benchmark and the blue chip index ended up with negligible growth.
Brain gain a national priority
The relevant data point to a steadily worsening situation with respect to Greece’s demographics, a worrisome development that is weakening the country in many ways.
US lawmakers urge Rubio to take action over Greek-Cypriots detained in occupied north
Members of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus have expressed strong concern over the unlawful arrest and detention of five Greek-Cypriots in the Turkish-occupied northern part of the island, describing the actions as politically motivated and illegal.
Hellenic Airforce considers procuring additional M-346 aircraft
The Hellenic Air Force is considering the acquisition of additional M-346 aircraft, including the armed variant, to support the advanced stage of training new second lieutenants.
Six remanded in custody, nine released in Crete criminal organization case
The first 16 defendants in the Crete criminal organization case testified on Thursday before three examining magistrates and the supervising prosecutor.
Sperm whale washes up dead on Samos coast
A young male sperm whale, approximately four meters long and weighing around one ton, washed up dead on the northern coast of Samos island on Monday.
Teen arrested for baby kidnapping in Athens
Police in Athens have arrested a 17-year-old man who confessed to kidnapping a two-month-old baby and abandoning it in a park late Wednesday.
Laskaridis Foundation donates €1 mln to Athens Naval Hospital
The Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation and the family of its president, Panos Laskaridis, have announced a €1 million donation to Athens Naval Hospital for the complete renovation of its short-term stay wing.
Police probe discovery of two bodies in Athens apartment
Police in Athens have opened an investigation following the discovery of the bodies of a man and a woman in a home in the Neos Kosmos district.