Bulgaria’s Rosen Zhelyazkov, the candidate for prime minister of the largest parliamentary group, has accepted the president’s invitation to form a government, following a snap election in October, the seventh in four years.
Versatile Greek singer Rena Morfi, known for her electrifying stage presence, is set to headline festivals organized by the Greek communities of Melbourne and New South Wales (NSW) in Australia this February, organizers announced on Wednesday.
The three police officers who failed to arrest a drunk driver who later caused a fatal traffic accident that claimed the life of a 22-year-old man in Hania, Crete, on Saturday, have been suspended from duty.
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou released a statement on Wednesday following the announcement of Kostas Tasoulas’ candidacy by Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
A 45-year-old man, accused of causing the fatal traffic accident in Hania that claimed the life of a 22-year-old, was remanded in custody on Wednesday following his testimony.
Greece has achieved a global milestone in reducing antisemitism, according to data from the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Global 100 study, regarded as the most comprehensive international survey on antisemitic trends.
Left-wing opposition parties criticized Prime Minister Mitsotakis on Wednesday for nominating Parliament Speaker Konstantinos Tasoulas for Greek president, accusing him of breaking the tradition of selecting a nonpartisan candidate.
The President of the Hellenic Republic, elected by Parliament every five years, serves as the head of state, although the role is largely ceremonial.
The new Microcredit Fund will offer low-cost financing to very small businesses of up to 10 people from January 27.
A new contactless payment system, “tap2ride,” launches on Wednesday, enabling passengers to use bank cards to board all public transport modes of the Athens Urban Transport Organisation (OASA).