The Church of Greece's Holy Synod last week objected to the creation of crematoria at parish cemeteries in a potential setback to efforts by local authorities in Athens and Thessaloniki to facilitate the practice in Greece.

A hurriedly rented Greek ferry, is serving as a meeting place and residence for Libyan parliament members and their families.

Attica Bank will seek shareholder approval on Sept. 30th, for a plan to issue new shares and raise up to 434 million euros to plug its capital shortfall.