Missing woman found shot dead on Crete
A 43-year-old mother of three missing from Sunday from her home in Crete has been found dead.
Nearly 40 migrants rescued from small boat south of Crete
A merchant vessel south of Crete has rescued 38 migrants whose small boat ran into trouble trying to reach the Greek island from north Africa, state ERT television reported Wednesday.
Parliament lifts immunity of 13 ND MPs in OPEKEPE farm subsidies case
Parliament has voted to lift the immunity from prosecution of 13 ruling New Democracy MPs named in the case file relating to the OPEKEPE scandal over the distribution of EU agricultural subsidies.
3,500-year-old gold found on Aigina could shed light on treasure in London
Recent excavations on the island of Aigina have uncovered dozens of 3,500-year-old gold ornaments that could help shed light on an intriguing hoard plundered more than a century ago and now displayed in London’s British Museum.
Greece a ‘superpower’ in shipping, says Bannon
Greece is a “superpower” in navigation for whom freedom of navigation is a key value, Steve Bannon has told the Delphi Economic Forum.
Greece denies Iranian claims of seized vessel
Greece’s shipping ministry has denied Iranian state media reports that a Greek-linked vessel targeted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been seized and is being taken to Iran, clarifying that the vessel remains under the full control of its captain.
Greece unveils ‘Ferto’ arcade game inspired by Eurovision entry
Greece’s entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest is getting an interactive twist, with a new online arcade game inspired by the song “Ferto” and its performer, Akylas.
EU prepares finalization of Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions, Cyprus says
EU ambassadors have approved the disbursement of a promised €90 billion loan to Ukraine as well as a new package of sanctions against Russia, after Hungary lifted its veto, the bloc’s Cypriot presidency has said.
Iran seizes 2 container ships, including Greek-owned vessel
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Wednesday it has seized two container ships – including a Greek-owned vessel – in the Strait of Hormuz and escorted them to Iranian shores.
Owners have until June 15 to clear weeds, dry vegetation
Property owners have until June 15 to clear weeds and dry vegetation from their land or face fines, under new fire prevention rules that simplify requirements established three years ago.