A Cretan suspected of fatally shooting a young man he blamed for a traffic accident that fatally injured his son was charged Wednesday with murder committed in a calm frame of mind and firearms violations. The suspect is being held under tight security as authorities fear the killing could trigger retaliation from friends or relatives …
Donald Trump’s statement that the termination of the conflict in the Middle East may well be close sent stocks soaring across the western bourse, and Athinon Avenue made the most of it, closing with considerable gains and turnover on Wednesday. While most people agree this is mere speculation, as traders seek to buy the prospect …
[Reuters] Greek business activity in Cyprus has been steadily strengthening in recent years, with a noticeable rise in investments and the relocation of skilled professionals to the island, a trend that reflects renewed confidence in the Cypriot economy. Despite this growing footprint, one element was missing: a structured voice representing Greek professionals on the island. …
File photo. Nine governing New Democracy lawmakers received summons Wednesday from European prosecutors to testify over their alleged involvement in the OPEKEPE farming subsidies fraud scandal. Initially confusion reigned as the documents reportedly referred to their potential involvement in criminal offences, while the violations that have been made public are misdemeanors. The European Public Prosecutor’s …
The public sector was discredited during the decade-long financial crisis, with the result that it became unattractive to qualified and ambitious young people who might otherwise have served in frontline roles. A great deal of time has passed, yet this trend of departure has not been decisively addressed. The tax incentives currently being offered are …
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Olyjmpiakos has grabbed the first ticket to the Athens Final Four of the Euroleague sweeping Monaco in the playoffs, while Panathinaikos will get another chance to make it past Valencia on Friday after losing at home on Wednesday. The Reds won the best-of-three series with Monaco with a 3-0 score, thanks to their 105-82 triumph …
A new wave of Saharan dust is expected to sweep across Greece from Friday, bringing reduced air quality and muddy rain, according to the National Observatory of Athens’ AtmoHub service. The phenomenon is forecast to initially affect western parts of the country, including the Ionian Islands, the Peloponnese, Epirus, western mainland areas and Crete. On …
File photo. [InTime News] Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou had a meeting on Tuesday with the Secretary General of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), Osama Mobarez, discussing international developments and the next steps to further enhance energy security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. According to Papastavrou, the EMGF is a framework for …
File photo. A 48-year-old novice monk from Serbia is being treated in intensive care after jumping from a moving ambulance in northern Greece, police said. The incident occurred on Tuesday while the man was being transported from Ouranoupoli to Polygyros. Authorities said the monk had earlier reported feeling unwell, with symptoms suggesting a possible heart …