This is the biggest credit which Greece has ever drawn from the European bank. The loan is for a period of 25 years with 7 years grace period. It covers 50% of the required four billion euros from the state to launch projects with funding from the national framework for strategic development.

A 54-years-old Greek-Canadian who was arrested in Cyprus following the order of Interpol as being the 11th man of a group, accused of espionage in the U.S.A., has disappeared without leaving any trace. It is believed that he was the treasurer of the group and is now reported missing.

16 people – emigrants tragically died in the waters of the Maritsa river, as they drowned trying to cross to Greece by arrangement with Turkish traffickers.

A striking increase of the prices of goods and services after another increase of the Value added tax. Starting with first of July this year the main tax rate becomes 23% from the current 21%.

The Bulgarian Andrey Zhekov or the American Jonathan Winster will take the position of a setter in the volleyball team of Olympiakos. The two players are the most serious candidates for membership in the squad of the white-reds after the German Simon Tiser left the team.