More indictments loom in Tempe disaster
The investigation into the deadly Tempe train disaster is advancing, with judicial authorities considering new indictments.
Former minister dismisses ‘fake news’ email claims
Former deputy minister Christos Triantopoulos dismissed opposition allegations that he coordinated government efforts that essentially entailed evidence tampering at the site of the deadly Tempe train crash in 2023 as “fake news.”
Wristband recruited to fix emergency room delays
A new electronic patient tracking system is set to debut this month at Evangelismos Hospital in Athens, with plans to expand to 12 more emergency departments across Greece by summer, officials announced.
Athens police make 7 arrests in riots after Tempe rally
Police in Athens said they detained 61 people, of whom seven were subsequently arrested, during clashes that broke out outside Parliament, during a censure motion debate against the government over its handling of the Tempe rail disaster two years ago.
German-Greek Chamber protocol aims to enhance business, academic ties
The German-Greek Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a cooperation protocol with the MBA International program of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), aimed at strengthening business and academic and research ties between Greece and Germany.
Ferry operators checked for cartel practices
On Wednesday and Thursday, the Competition Commission conducted an unannounced on-site inspection of activities in the coastal shipping sector, in the sector of maritime transport services for passengers, cars and trucks, and at associations of undertakings.
Eurobank to create major Cyprus lender
Greece’s Eurobank group aims to create the largest bank in Cyprus with total assets of 28 billion euros through the acquisition of Hellenic Bank and its merger with Eurobank Cyprus.
Greece’s medical tourism potential highlighted by minister
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni highlighted Greece’s potential as a reference center for assisted reproduction, as well as the strategic actions that have been taken to strengthen medical tourism, during her welcome speech at the 4th Panhellenic Symposium on Assisted Reproduction, with the participation of leading scientists and professionals in the sector.
Agricultural prosperity ‘a national issue’
Rural Development and Food Minister Kostas Tsiaras said on Friday that the survival and development of the agricultural sector is not a matter for party politics.
Euroleague summit is painted Greek
Olympiakos remains the runaway leader of the Euroleague table and Panathinaikos is now alone in third after the two Greek teams’ home wins.