Two arrests for illicit trade in antiquities
Two men (aged 39 and 74) were arrested on Thursday morning in Gortina, Heraklion
for illicit trade in antiquities.
Vote for Greece in Europa Nostra’s Public Choice Award 2015
Greece is among the 28 winners, selected from over 260 nominated projects, of the 2015 EU Prize for cultural heritage/Europa Nostra Awards.
Greek Shipowners Union Urges Infrastructure Upgrade on Islands
The Union of Cruise Shipowners and Associated Members (EEKFN) called on the relevant authorities to work towards upgrading existing port infrastructure or moving ahead with related projects on the islands, during their recent visit to the Greek ports of Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion and Santorini.
Agreement possibly by end of May
Based on the progress made thus far in the negotiations between Greek authorities and the institutions representing the creditors (European Central Bank, European Commission and International Monetary Fund), the two sides could be ready for an agreement by the end of the month, Greek government sources said on Thursday.