An arson attack took place against the political office of merchant marine minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, in downtown Athens, at 20.00 this evening.

The first underwater parks are expected to begin operating in Greece by the summer of 2014, through the common decision of the ministers of culture and merchant marine affairs.

More than 200 Greek firms participated in this year's Anuga 2013 food and beverage fair, most under the aegis of the Greek export promotion organization (HEPO).

Up to nine Golden Dawn deputies may be charged with high treason, the penalty for which is life imprisonment, according to a report submitted to parliament on Tuesday calling for the lifting of parliamentary immunity for a further three MPs.