Accelerating justice
It is widely acknowledged that the administration of justice in Greece is often subject to significant delays.
ATHEX: Stocks reach highs unseen since April 2010
The benchmark of the Greek bourse posted gains for the fourth week in a row with its small growth on Friday.
Five tourists report food poisoning in Halkidiki
A public health alert was issued in the northern Greek resort town of Neos Marmaras after five tourists reported symptoms of food poisoning to Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY), allegedly after eating meat from a local food stall.
Ombudsman demands closure of Malakasa refugee facility
Greece’s Ombudsman is demanding the permanent closure of the Malakasa refugee facility, citing a 2023 Supreme Administrative Court ruling that declared the installation’s licensing illegal.
OPEKEPE scandal triggers asset seizures, expected soon
The Organized Crime Directorate (DAOE), often referred to as the “Greek FBI,” is expected to begin asset seizures within two weeks against individuals who fraudulently received EU agricultural subsidies through OPEKEPE, Greece’s farm payments agency.
Ministry approves Crete proposal for migrant accommodation spaces
The Ministry of Migration and Asylum has approved a proposal from Crete’s regional authorities to create temporary accommodation spaces for migrants arriving on the island from Libya.
Greek government pledges action over ATM withdrawal fees
The Greek government said Friday it will take legislative action if new withdrawal fees reported at former Piraeus Bank ATMs now operated by private firm Cashflex are confirmed.
JP Morgan must stop Greek lawsuit against Viva directors, UK court rules
JP Morgan must stop suing directors of fintech Viva Wallet in Greece, London’s High Court ruled on Friday, in the latest round of a bitter legal battle over the Greek startup.
Minister hails ‘record cocaine bust’ in Mykonos, officers among arrested
Greek authorities have dismantled a drug trafficking ring involving four police officers and seized what Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis described as “the largest quantity of cocaine ever confiscated in Mykonos.”
Fire breaks out in actor Petros Filippidis’ Athens apartment
A fire broke out Friday in the Athens apartment of actor Petros Filippidis, prompting an emergency response and raising questions about a possible arson attempt.