Greece
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Olympic sale agreement signed
Contracts were signed for the sale of Olympic Airways to the Marfin Investment Group.
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Greece returns stolen paintings
Fragments of wall paintings stolen from a church in Italy were returned by Greek authorities.
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Public discerns a rise in crime
A survey reveals that Greeks feel that the level of crime has worsened in the last 12 momnth
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Greece celebrates 1821 National Day with style
Greek National Day of Independence celebrations took place all over Greece.
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Callas jewels museum’s top note
Swarovski will lend jewellery worn by Maria Callas for the opening of the Maria Callas Museum in Technopolis, Athens, in the middle of the year.
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TV rules over Net for Greeks
A survey found that television in Greece is still by far the most popular medium for news but the Internet is catching up fast.
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Europeans urge Turkey resolve Cyprus question
The European Parliament passed a resolution urging Turkey to reach a comprehensive settlement on Cyprus on the basis of the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.
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Police uncover fuel smuggling scam
A fuel smuggling ring in Aspropirgos, west of Athens, was caught by police.
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Olympic Airlines in for Marfin good time
The Greek Government has agreed to the sale of Olympic Airlines to the Marfin Investment Group.