International antiquities smuggling operation exposed
Authorities have revealed new details about an antiquities trafficking ring that conducted illegal excavations across the country and sold ancient artifacts to auction houses in Munich, Germany.
Farming subsidy scandal investigation file reaches Parliament
A criminal investigation file into Greece’s agricultural payments agency arrived at Parliament late Wednesday, opening a new chapter in a corruption probe that threatens to engulf the governing party in fresh scandal.
Greece’s dogs have a new champion in the Animal Police
“The number of strays is huge, as is the number of companion animals kept in horrible conditions. Crete is a real challenge. But so is the rest of the country,” says Stamatina Stamatakou.
Sheep and goat pox hits 22 farms in Central Greece
A fast-spreading outbreak of sheep and goat pox has forced authorities in Thessaly in Central Greece to impose a strict quarantine through the end of August, raising alarm among livestock farmers and local officials.
Jailbird nabbed during police patrol in West Attica
A 45-year-old man wanted since he escaped custody last September was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday in the West Attica town of Agia Varvara, the police said on Thursday.
Greek economy has ‘heightened resilience’
The announcements the prime minister is planning at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) have been “unaffected” by recent developments, while the Greek economy approaches any emerging crisis with “heightened resilience,” National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis said on Wednesday on Skai TV.
Sky Express adds five European destinations
Sky Express is continuing its growth by adding five new destinations in Europe – Madrid, Lisbon, Hamburg, Berlin and Lyon – while by the end of the summer its fleet will increase with the delivery of two new Airbus 320neo aircraft, the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer Gerasimos Skaltsas said on Tuesday evening, during the presentation…
Turkey to start exploring for gas off Libya
Turkey is moving slowly and methodically in its developing relations with Libya so as not to disrupt the delicate balance it has achieved with the United States, as is evident from the memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday between Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) and the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) in Istanbul.
T-bills raise €600 mln from market
Greece on Wednesday successfully auctioned a 52-week treasury bills issue, raising 600 million euros from the market.
Cyprus plans to bolster e-vehicles
The Cypriot cabinet has approved the government’s new 2.5-million-euro subsidy scheme aimed at supporting the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles in Cyprus.