Despite repeatedly criticising Greece for appointing the Muslim community's muftis in the region of Thrace, Turkey also appoints its own muftis at a central level, via a state agency, Greek diplomatic sources pointed out on Tuesday, highlighting the hypocrisy of Turkey's stance.
The market reacted positively to the announcement of early elections due to the historic victory of New Democracy with a difference of 9.5 points against SYRIZA on Sunday’s European Parliament elections.
The Greek stock market rallied, and especially banks, after the historic outcome of Sunday’s European elections which saw conservative party New Democracy trounce leftist SYRIZA. The market opened upward with gains of 5.8%. The General Index is already moving at 770.25 points, recording an increase of 5.22%.
Panathinaikos football will be turning a new leaf in its history, as the club will be changing hands after the current owner Giannis Alafouzos has reportedly agreed to the proposal submitted by Thai businessman Pairoj Piempongsant, founder and senior partner of Empire Asia Group for the sale of the club.