Greece
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Elderly sisters found murdered in Xanthi home
Two elderly sisters were found murdered in their home in the village of Komnina, near Xanthi in northeastern Greece, on Thursday.
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NGOs call for permanent policy for homeless
Emergency measures not enough, experts say, amid low turnout at shelters.
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Gov’t hopes to ride wave of confidence
Development Ministry aims at capitalizing on improved climate so Greece can attract investment.
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Police raid two squats, fuelling political tensions
Police raided two squats in central Athens, including the notorious Villa Amalia, which had been reoccupied following a police sweep last month.
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Greeks fight back against corruption
Ordinary Greeks are fighting back against endemic levels of corruption in their country, with a number of websites now allowing people to report cases of bribery.
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Recession may stretch into 2014
Morgan Stanley says country’s economy will contract for a seventh consecutive year, by 1 percent.
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More Lagarde list proof sought
Supreme Court asks for ‘Lagarde’ memory stick to be checked for tampering
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Minister warns against relaxing reform drive
Stournaras rules out extending subsidy for heating oil to more families.
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Coalition faces upheaval amid list probe
Uncertain vote looms after gov’t loses 2 MPs who wanted Venizelos put on spot.
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Police drug racket suspects allege frame-up
Two police officers implicated in a massive drug-dealing racket busted by authorities recently have suggested they were set up.