Greece
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Cyprus ponders appeal to UN
After a recent Turkish encroachment of the island’s exclusive economic zone, Cyprus is considering an appeal to the UN Security Council.
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Plan to tackle shortage of hospital doctors
Medical staff will not have to work longer hours in a new scheme that will see doctors hired at the same rate of departures.
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Greece, Cyprus sign key deal for sea operations
The deal will allow for joint search-and-rescue operations between the two Mediterranean allies.
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Greece contributes 1 millon euros to Gaza reconstruction
Greece will add another 1 million to the 25.66 million euros it has contributed in aid from 2008.
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Government loses fourth general secretary
Marinos Skandamis is the fourth general secretary to resign in less than a month.
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Heating oil price drops
Regular consumers will be able to purchase their heating oil for about 1.05-1.06 euros per litre this week.
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Giant mosaic unearthed in Amphipolis
A mosaic of a chariot drawn by two white horses, driven by a bearded man wearing a crown of laurel leaves found at the ancient tomb.
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IMF pledges support in Athens’s next steps
Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis says the International Monetary Fund will assist Athens’s project of disengagement from international funding.
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Greek coalition wins confidence vote
The coalition gained support only from own MPs, with 131 deputies voting against the government.
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Safari shot garners Greek boy top award nomination
Leon Petrinos nominated for best Wildlife Photographer of the Year for his “Watchful Cheetah” photo.