Kathimerini

Two entities are currently in discussions regarding the acquisition of CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings, the subsidiary of French insurance giant CNP Assurances.

Internationally acclaimed Greek baritone Dimitri Platanias is taking the stage at the Greek National Opera with two roles that have already earned him rave reviews in London and elsewhere: Alfio in Pietro Mascagni's "Cavalleria rusticana" and Tonio in Ruggero Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci," enduring representatives of the Italian verismo movement.

Il Moncalvo's work "St Diego de Alcala in Ecstasy with the Holy Trinity and the Symbols of Passion," a pen and sepia wash drawing, was the only artwork never recovered after the what was described as the "theft of the century" at the National Gallery in Athens in January 2012, with the thief later claiming at his trial that he destroyed it after escaping.

On Monday Greece introduced a bill that would allow for voting by mail, a long-standing request of diaspora Greeks and a measure that has been applied in almost all modern democracies. Interior Minister Niki Kerameus said the reform will make it easier to exercise the right to vote and will deepen democracy.

He opened his Facebook business page for the usual reason. A comic book creator, after all, uses technology to showcase their work and network with others.

Greece has the second most expensive "basket" of basic household purchases among five European countries. These include countries with a much higher per capita income, such as Germany and Spain, but also countries with similar features to Greece's in terms of income and market size, such as Portugal, and developing economies such as Romania.

With the countdown to the submission of the government's bill on same-sex marriage having already begun, Kathimerini understands that of ruling New Democracy's 158 lawmakers, 94 are already moving toward voting in favor, 22 against, while nine expect that they will abstain.

"We apply the rules of engagement in accordance with international law. If we detect a ship approaching in a threatening manner, we follow a specific procedure," K.S. tells Kathimerini.

Friday's sweeping overhaul of Greece's military leadership is indicative of a radical shift in the dogma governing how the armed forces are run, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias tells Kathimerini in an exclusive interview.

Pantelis Tsiadis' day often begins before dawn, with the alarm clock ringing at 5.30 a.m.