Greece
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Primary surplus exceeds January-July target figure
More revenues, restrained expenses lead to 2.27 billion euro result
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Ryanair eyes Cyprus Airways takeover
Cyprus Airways would retain its brand and operate under a separate air operator’s certificate to Ryanair the company said.
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Botched steroid deal led to Mani murders
Two bodybuilding fanatics were found dead in the outskirts of Kalamata.
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Tourism flight boost has air-traffic controllers stressed
Union calls for more funding for training, wages and equipment to be made available.
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UN appoints new special adviser on Cyprus issue
Former Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide to take over
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Parliament to address Anti-racism bill
Stiffer penalties for individuals and political parties who engage in racism or incite racist violence will be discussed when Parliament resumes.
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Tons of peaches to be distributed to charities
Charities, churches and other organisations dealing with the welfare of vulnerable social groups will receive fruit destined for Russia.
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Detained immigrants launch hunger strike in northern Greece
Some of the migrants claim to have fallen victim to discrimination by staff at the centre who are alleged to have released other migrants with similar appeals.
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Dendias talks tax, funds in Germany
Development Minister Nikos Dendias was assured that Germany would support Greece’s request to be allowed to use European Union structural funds to refinance business loans.