Gang defrauding Rhodes residents apprehended by police
Police on the island of Rhodes dismantled a gang that defrauded residents and carried out thefts over the past two days.
Fire breaks out in Arkadia
A fire broke out in Arkadia, in the Peloponnese, on Friday afternoon.
FM: Great Sea Interconnector future depends on economic viability, not Turkey
The future of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), a project intended to link the grids of Greece, Cyprus, and potentially Israel, will be determined by its economic sustainability and will not be affected by Turkish reactions, Foreign Minister George Gerapatritis said on Friday.
Missing Dutch tourist found dead in Zagori gorge
A Dutch tourist who disappeared was found dead on Friday in the Vikos Gorge in Zagori, northwestern Greece.
Clash intensifies over fate of interwar house in Kifissia
The demolition of a 1935 interwar-era house in Kifissia, northern Athens has sparked a clash between the local municipality and its urban planning department.
Elderly Swedish woman rescued after being held hostage in Xanthi
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Xanthi, northeastern Greece for holding a 79-year-old Swedish woman hostage at his home for more than a month and allegedly subjecting her to physical abuse in an attempt to extort money.
Growth rate slowed down in the second quarter
Investments showed a 6.5% increase year on year in April-June.
Man arrested for trying to fly abroad with missing teen
A 19-year-old man was arrested at Thessaloniki’s Macedonia airport while attempting to issue tickets to travel to Turkey with a 15-year-old girl, who had been reported missing by her family in Xanthi, northern Greece.
Spending by non-EU citizens at Attica stores rose 9%
Attica department stores recorded a 4% annual increase in sales over the first half of the year.
Greek airports set for major revamp
Greece plans sweeping upgrades to its airports and air traffic systems to address two major problems – outdated security infrastructure and persistent flight delays – Transport Minister Christos Dimas has announced.