The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece has instructed its priests not to conduct funeral or memorial services for people who have chosen to be cremated after their death.

The president of the national Confederation of Greek Merchants Vasilis Korkidis noted that this past weekend was good for retail, adding however, that the market has shown that seven Sundays with open stores are adequate.

A debate between Potami party leader and philosopher Stelios Ranfos took place at noon on Sunday, at Acro venue on Iera Odos, drew 1500 people who were far from disappointed.