Greece
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Armed forces placed on standby for new cold snap in Greece
The temperature is expected to reach as low as -11 in Florina, West Macedonia.
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Athens condemns Libya tanker bombing that killed two sailors
The Greek government will proceed to all of the necessary representations to the Libyan authorities.
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Second house searched following Xeros arrest, bomb equipment found
According to police, bomb making material was discovered at the property in Loutraki.
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Captured fugitive terrorist was planning major prison hit, police says
Xeros had been at large for a year after failing to return from furlough in January 2014 and until his arrest on Saturday in Anavyssos, southeast of Athens.
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Poll gives SYRIZA 3.1 point lead over New Democracy
SYRIZA has led New Democracy in opinion polls for months, but its lead has narrowed in recent weeks.
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Greek National Theater to transform Rex on Panepistimiou into a theater hub
The building, whose exterior has already been renovated, will also be refurbished inside, with plans including making it fully accessible to people with mobility problems.
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Samaras says SYRIZA risking default but leftists reject claims
Samaras is due to begin campaigning nationwide on Saturday with a visit to Thessaly in central Greece.
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Papandreou launches new party
The former PASOK leader’s announcement prompted an angry reaction from the Socialist party.
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Elections will not produce a winner, says Venizelos
It is clear that there will be no clear majority.
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High level of consumption means little is left for investments
The domestic resources that can finance investments in the Greek economy are much smaller in comparison with those in the other economies.