When pictures become the story
A new trend in the Greek children’s book market is coming from abroad: so-called “silent books.”
A different ‘corridor’
Recent developments in the Middle East and the dispute over Saint Catherine’s Monastery on Mount Sinai have brought back to the attention of Greek foreign policy the communities of Orthodox Christianity, which still remain alive in one of the most difficult regions of the planet.
Caught up in the US-China tug of war
The US interest in Greece as a strategic partner in delivering US-produced energy to Ukraine and as the location of several ports is combined with the Trump administration’s strong desire to dislodge China from the area, which means its ownership, through state-owned Cosco, of the country’s biggest port, Piraeus.
Disorganized yachting market has state coffers lose millions
A study by PwC Greece on the Greek yachting market has revealed a major shortage of berths for large recreation boats.
Iraklio man remanded in custody after confessing to family killings
A 55-year-old man accused of killing his mother and brother in Iraklio on October 31 was temporarily detained with the consent of the investigating officer and prosecutor.
Turkish delegation Meets Ocalan for first time to discuss PKK disarmament
A delegation from the Turkish parliamentary committee responsible for overseeing the disarmament of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has met with the group’s imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan on the island of Imrali, the parliament speaker’s office announced.
Two men arrested in Hania for firing shots at social event
Two men, aged 47 and 37, were arrested in Platanias, Hania, for firing shots into the air and violating gun laws, police said.
Man identified in online threat case involving political figure
Authorities identified a 79-year-old man as the person behind an online post threatening to commit crimes against a political figure.
ATHEX: Twelve-month high for daily turnover
Turnover soared on Monday at the Greek stock market, with 55% of trading accounted for by Metlen.
Transport minister to overhaul driving license renewal process
Transport Minister Kostas Kyranakis said the government will change how driving licenses are renewed for drivers passed 80 years of age after reports that a ring issued illegal renewals for 250 euros.