Maro Kontou passed away at the age of 92.

Sales of Homer's "Odyssey" and "Iliad" have jumped as much as 400% in Greece ahead of the July 17 premiere of Christopher Nolan's film adaptation, according to publishers who say the movie has reignited global interest in the ancient epics.

More than 30 people have sought treatment at General Hospital of Lamia for salmonella-related gastroenteritis, with at least 15 hospitalized, including one minor, as health authorities investigate the source of the outbreak.

AKTOR Group and ONYX TOURISTIC signed a memorandum of understanding for the study, design and construction of a complex tourist complex of high standards in Sani, Halkidiki, which ONYX plans to develop with an initial budget of approximately 400 million euros.