The sight of Athens' southern coast was disheartening on Wednesday as multiple oil slicks have popped up in almost every beach from Piraeus to Glyfada, following the sinking of the small tanker "Agia Zoni II" in Salamina last Sunday, giving out a strong stench.

Infrastructure, Transport and Networks Minister Christos Spirtzis strongly criticised the Fraport consortium for the way it was operating the 14 regional airports in Greece so far and for delaying investments to upgrade airport facilities.

One of the largest Mycenean-era carved tombs ever found in Greece has been discovered in Orchomenos in Viotia, the culture ministry announced on Monday.

President Prokopis Pavlopolos will travel to Malta on Sept. 14-15 where he will participate in the 13th Arraiolos Group Informal Meeting hosted by the Maltese President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca.