Greece
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Heroin racket suspects remanded in custody
Five Turkish nationals linked to the discovery of a ton of heroin last week in Attica’s biggest drugs seizure on record.
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Greece on track says Fin Min
Government underlines reform effort as FinMin heads to Luxembourg
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Chinese PM eyes investments ahead of landmark visit to Greece
Li Keqiang is due in Athens this week for a three-day visit where both sides are expected to boosting bilateral trade ties.
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New ministers question moves by predecessors
Some ministers are seeking a review of recent decisions, including the civil service bill made by those in their positions beforehand.
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Thessaloniki mayor hits back at Bishop’s gay pride comments
“We just don’t share the same view,” says Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris.
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Pop star arrested over debts to state
Only identified so far by his initials, A.R, the Greek singer’s debts are linked to the Iraklis football club
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Energy tops talks agenda between Azeris and Greeks
Two major investments to draw much-needed revenue discussed; the privatization of Greece’s gas transmission network and construction of the Trans Adriatic Gas Pipeline.
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Heroin suspects, also on Lagarde list, to testify
Five of a total 12 people arrested over the biggest drug bust ever made in Greece are due to testify before an Athens prosecutor today.
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PASOK questions firings target
Junior coalition partner calls for better evaluation scheme before public sector workers are dismissed.
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Tenth Athens Pride calls for equal rights to have a family
Hundreds of people on Saturday joined Greece’s annual gay pride parade in a long-standing demand for equal rights to civil union and adoption.