There are difficulties in the solution of the Cyprus issue, SYRIZA MEP Kostas Chryssogonos on Wednesday said in statements to  radio station Praktoreio 104.9 FM.

Greek state’s arrears towards the private sector fell by 11.5 percent at the end of November to 5.603 billion, from 6.33 billion in October, the finance ministry said on Tuesday. 

Corruption prosecutors raided the offices of Swiss drug maker Novartis in Athens a few days ago as part of an ongoing investigation over bribery allegations, sources told the press on Tuesday.

On January 8-12, twenty 11th and 12th grade honor roll students from Blich High School in Ramat Gan of Israel will visit Athens in the framework of the "Israeli Center for Young Leaders" program. It is the second visit of Israeli students in the specific program to Greece under the direction and guidance of Honorary Ambassador, Yitzhak Eldan.