Campus police will patrol outside university grounds
University police will patrol outside the campuses of the University of Athens and the National Technical University of Athens, and be accompanied by officers from nearby precincts.
Trial of former minister and ex-prosecutor set to begin
A special tribunal of the Supreme Court will convene on Monday for the fourth time in the post-dictatorship era on Monday for the trial of Dimitris Papangelopoulos, a former minister in the SYRIZA-ANEL government.
Budget revenues lead to a primary surplus
State budget revenues continued to grow in August, expanding a much needed fiscal space for the Greek government as they offered an unexpected primary surplus when a primary deficit had been anticipated.
Energy-efficient appliance coupon program deadline extended
On Friday the Environment and Energy Ministry announced the extension of the period for purchases using coupons for new energy-efficient electrical appliances, through the “Recycle – Change Device” program (“Anakyklono-Allazo Syskevi”).
Staikouras: Gov’t pressing on with reform agenda
“Τhe Greek government is moving with intensity to implement its reform agenda to the benefit of society and the economy,” Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said on Thursday.
Winter plan to lure Northern Europeans
The plan to extend the tourist season beyond October to November and, under certain conditions, to the rest of the winter months, is taking shape, based on Greece’s growing international appeal and the lure of energy savings for Northern Europeans.
Protesters clash with police over campus security force
Two people were arrested and charged with disturbing the peace during scuffles between students and police forces at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki at noon on Friday.
Public opinion is not enough
Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias was justified in expressing his “happiness” in Parliament on Thursday, referring to a recent opinion poll which found that most Turks (64 percent) believe that there is no enmity between their country and Greece.
The last 20th century icon of Greek beauty
Greece is mourning the loss of its last truly international actress of stage and screen. Irene Papas died at the age of 96 on Wednesday at her home in the downtown Athens district of Plaka after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
Resisting impulses
What is happening on the Greek border does not lend itself to frivolous political exploitation.