Greek state budget recorded a primary surplus of 7.416 billion euros in the January-November period this year, from a primary surplus of 4.339 billion in the same period last year and budget target for a surplus of 3.553 billion euros, Finance ministry said on Thursday.

Piraeus Bank on Thursday announced the completion of the sale of a stake held in its subsidiary in Cyprus, Piraeus Bank Cyprus Ltd to Holding M. Sehnaoui SAL for 3.2 million euros.

In the heart of winter amid severe weather it is  expected that the Fire Brigade rushes to assist and evacuate people in the snow.