Incurably sluggish state abets child abusers
There is currently a great deal of discussion in Greece’s public discourse over the delays in the dispensation of justice, and quite rightly so.
New Model Army | Athens | November 4
Politically charged and genre-defying underground rock act New Model Army, is returning to Athens for a single performance at the Fuzz Club.
Two arrested in large drug haul near Ioannina
Police on Wednesday arrested two men and seized almost 375 kilos of cannabis hidden in a van driven by one of the suspects at a village in northwestern Greece, authorities said Thursday.
OLP to build four new hotels
The creation of up to four hotels within the zone of Piraeus port forms part of the master plan conditionally approved by the Council of State.
Court rejects sailing federation’s lawsuit against Olympic champion
A Court of First Instance in Athens sided with Olympic gold medalist Nikos Kaklamanakis on Thursday in a lawsuit filed against him by the Hellenic Sailing Federation (HSF) for defamation.
Politics hardens in runup to elections
Relations between the government and the main opposition have never been anything less than contentious, but now the government is accusing opposition leader Alexis Tsipras of creating a “toxic” environment which he intends to maintain until elections take place in spring.
Parliamentary panel sends ousted ND lawmaker’s wealth file to prosecutor
The Greek parliament committee that monitors the origin of wealth declaration of politicians (so called “pothen esches” committee), has decided to send the file of former New Democracy lawmaker Andreas Patsis to the financial crimes prosecutor to investigate the MPs tax statements and financial dealings.
Ancient Greek artifacts go on display for first time, amid protests
Fifteen ancient Greek artifacts from the private Cycladic art collection of a US billionaire went on display for the first time on Wednesday in Athens, under an agreement which has stirred controversy in Greece.
How Israel’s elections could impact the region
On Tuesday Israelis went to the polls for the fifth time in four years, and analysts expected a tight race for the 120-member Knesset, Israel’s parliament.
‘Household basket’ launched
The majority of supermarket chains in Greece have clearly aimed their so-called “household baskets” – i.e. their set of products protected from inflation – at very low incomes since they are dominated by private-label merchandise and not what the chains themselves consider premium.