Judges object to revealing wealth
eKathimerini — Judges and prosecutors on Tuesday objected to a proposal by Parliament Speaker Nikos Voutsis that they be obliged to make public their source […]
Month: November 2015
BA’s new direct links to Chania, Kalamata
Pappaspost — New, nonstop service between its global hub at London’s Heathrow Airport will be added to Chania and the southern Peloponnese city of Kalamata, […]
1 million Syrians have returned to their home cities liberated by the Syrian military with Russian air support
RT — Around 1 million Syrians have returned to their home cities liberated by the Syrian military with Russian air support, Syria’s UN ambassador said […]
Crete dog Sotiris due to be put down is saved by 12 hours of surgery
Daily Mail — A dog due to be put down after its jaw was shattered at the hands of its cruel owner has been saved […]
Lefkada earthquake leaves two dead four injured
The Mail Online — The Athens Geodynamic Institute said the undersea quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 and occurred at 9.10am local time, off […]
Strong earthquake strikes off western Greece coast
A strong earthquake struck off the island of Lefkada on Tuesday morning, rattling all the Ionian islands and being felt as far as the Greek […]
US bombs IS trucks used for $50 million a month oil smuggling
RT, AP, Buisiness Insider — Intensifying pressure on the Islamic State, United States warplanes for the first time attacked hundreds of trucks on Monday that […]
Cretan IAMA herbal supplement available at pharmacies
The food supplement with immune strengthening properties, that was created by researchers at the University of Crete in Greece, consisting of three popular Cretan aromatic […]
Greece celebrates anniversary of November 17, 1973
Greek Reporter — On the 42nd anniversary of the November 17, 1973 student uprising against the colonels’ dictatorship, a cold chill embraces Athens in light of […]
Thirty-five to stand trial over Postbank loans
A total of 35 people are to stand trial in connection with the granting of hundreds of unsecured loans by the now defunct Hellenic Postbank […]
Greece breaks deadlock with lenders
Reuters — Greece reached an agreement with its lenders on financial reforms early on Tuesday, its finance minister said, removing a major obstacle holding up […]
France strikes ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for attacks
New York Times — France bombed the Syrian city of Raqqa on Sunday night, its most aggressive strike against the Islamic State group it blames […]
More tough measures loom as Greece eyes bailout loans
eKathimerini — The government is hoping to clinch the release of 2 billion euros in loan funding, and another 10 billion for Greek banks, after […]
Police prepare for 17 November protests
Deputy Citizen Protection Minister Nikos Toskas met with the leadership of the Greek Police to discuss security measures for the November 17th anniversary of the […]
Why Syrian refugee passport found at Paris attack scene must be treated with caution
The Guardian — One of the most chilling details from the Paris attacks is that the passport of a Syrian refugee was found on or […]