Greece
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European court charges Greece over detention conditions
Greece ordered to pay 6,500 euros in compensation each to two applicants who lodged a complaint regarding the conditions of their detention.
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Mayors convince government to lift cremation hurdles
Athens and Thessaloniki mayors want to respect “every citizen’s right of choice”
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Greece retains Quality Flag State status
The Greek flag among those considered to be of the highest quality in the maritime world.
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State may fund Athens mosque
Court ruling rejects objections to the construction of the first ever official mosque in the Greek capital.
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Strike to cause power cuts in Greece
The proposed break up and privatisation of the Public Power Corporation causes new political tension.
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Urban guerrilla group responsible for attack
No one was injured in the attack which destroyed the car of Greek consul in Berlin, Aris Radiopoulos.
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JP Morgan Chase head arrives in Athens
The bank played a leading role in the return of Greece to the markets.
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University professor beaten for ‘criticising left’
University of Macedonia professor Nikos Marantzidis beaten in Thessaloniki.
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Athens’ hotels occupancy soars
British survey finds Greek capital’s hotels posted biggest occupancy increase among European capitals.
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US interest for Hellenic Post
After Denmark and Belgium postal companies, CVC Capital Partners interested in controlling stake in ELTA.