Novartis probe reportedly ‘stumbles’ onto former ministers, PMs
Naftemporiki — Prosecutors investigating alleged kickbacks by the Greek subsidiary of pharmaceutical giant Novartis have transferred a bulky case file to a supreme court prosecutor. […]
Greece to issue new, ‘secure’ identity cards
eKathimerini — After years of delays, Greek authorities are edging closer to upgrading citizens’ identity cards, so that they meet higher international security standards. According […]
Phaistos Disc reveals some of its secrets
Tornos News — The Phaistos Disc, probably dating back to the 17th century BC gradually reveals its secrets. Dr. Gareth Owens, a linguist who has […]
Greek power grid to bring forward islands link by two years
Reuters – Greece’s power grid operator ADMIE will bring forward by two years a plan to link some of the country’s islands to the mainland […]
Erdogan adviser warns Greeks off their own islets
In an interview aired on Turkish TV channel TRT on Wednesday, a senior adviser of Turkish President Erdogan warned Athens that “anyone who sets foot […]
Greeks breaking plastic bag habit
eKathimerini — Just a month in, an initiative aimed at reducing consumers’ dependence on plastic carrier bags by charging for them appears to be bearing […]
Greece wants clean break from lenders, preparing own post-bailout plan
Reuters – Greece expects to make a clean break with official lenders when its international bailout expires in August and has no reason to seek […]
Super Blue Blood Moon rising over Acropolis
The Express — A rare eclipse took place on Wednesday, January 31 combining three lunar phenomena: a supermoon, a blue moon and a blood moon. […]
US Ambassador fears a “horrible incident” between Greece and Turkey
To Vima — In a comprehensive interview with Greek SKAI television, US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt said he fears a “horrible incident” between Greece and Turkey […]
Israeli president Rivlin in Athens: ‘Start-up created every 8 hours in Israel’
Naftemporiki– Visiting Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Monday reminded his Greek hosts that “a start-up is born in Israel every eight hours”, in statements during an […]
Over 1400 road traffic offences recorded in Crete over a single weekend
ERT — Crete traffic police Monday, released driving offences records. The figures show that in a single weekend of checks (26 -28 January) at 156 checkpoints […]
Greek PM fails to get political backing for deal with Skopje
Reuters – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras failed to get backing from the main opposition leader on Saturday to build consensus ahead of intensified talks […]
Chania farmers join national action with brief national road blockades
Crete farmers joined the national action last Friday setting up the first road block in Chania at Aptera. The protest lasted for 20 minutes and […]
Velculescu to be replaced as head of IMF for Greece
To Vima — Delia Velculescu, the IMF’s representative in Greece is about to replaced after a stormy three-year stint by the IMF, reportedly upon her […]
Animal protection amendment bill to give more power to municipalities
The Greek Ministry of Rural Development has announced an amendment to the 2012 Animal Protection Act in order to firm up protection for animals against abuse and […]