The EU's Political and Security Committee has confirmed the selection of Major General Philippe Ponties as Operation Commander for the EU military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA), and named Greek brigadier Christos Drivas as chief of staff. Forces on the field will be led by Afghanistan veteran Brigadier Thierrry Lion of the 1st Rifle regiment.

A church which dates back to the year 500 AD was unearthed during excavations conducted under in the depths of Lake Iznik in Turkey's western province of Bursa, as Anadolu Agency reports.

Female parliamentarians are in uproar over deputies Rachel Makri and Zoe Kostantopoulou who want suits for defamation and damages against defaming women Mps.

Samsung Electronics high executives will be meeting with Piraeus Port Container Terminal management, in order to determine a model for cooperation. The deal is expected to be very similar to the one between Hewlett Packard and Greek Rail.