Deputy Environment Minister Asimakis Papageorgiou addressed the urgency of defending energy security, regarding the current Ukrainian crisis, today at the Athenian "Europe and the Arab World: Strengthening Political, Business and Investment Ties" conference.

Three alleged "Pink Panthers" gang members were seized today in Athens, and are responsible for grand larceny thefts.

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras believes Greece could experience a major growth in the tourism industry, with 50% more international travelers arriving in the nation.