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Orthodox Christmas Eve marked in Istanbul
The Fener GreekOrthodox Patriarchate in Istanbul has celebrated the birth and baptism of Jesus Christ with a special mass held on Jan. 6.
The celebrations began with a mass held in the Hagia Yorgi Church, adjacent to the patriarchate's garden, led by Patriarch Bartholomew.
Greek PM sends message to Turkey from Alexandroupolis (video)
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras sent a clear message to Turkey during visit to Alexandroupolis in attendance of the liturgy on occasion of the Epiphany at the St. Nicholas Metropolitan Church in Alexandroupolis.
Turkish FM 'more optimistic than ever' on Cyprus deal
Turkey's foreign minister says he is "more optimistic than ever" that an agreement can be reached to reunite the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus. But Mevlut Cavusoglu told reporters after discussing Cyprus with new Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday that there are still "serious issues" regarding territory, the map, security and guarantees.
Debt measures to be reinstated
January promises to be a tough month for negotiations between Athens and Greece's creditors, but it is likely to see the unfreezing of short-term measures to ease the country's debt burden that were suspended last month after the government's unilateral decision to offer handouts to pensioners.
Greek FM to meet Turkish counterpart in New York
As ever increasing signs appear to confirm the story published in Kathimerini this week that the Geneva summit about Cyprus on January 12 will be an open-ended procedure that could last for weeks, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu are to meet in New York on Friday in another bid to set up a meeting between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Turkish
Greece's many places of worship
In Greece, evidence of Orthodoxy Christianity, whose roots are intertwined with those of the nation, is everywhere: Countless churches, chapels and shrines, in squares, on mountain tops, in caves, carved into the rock, as if crafted by invisible, all-powerful hands, by the sea or in private spaces.
'Annus horribilis' the term Greeks googled most in 2016
Considering how it turned out, it's no surprise that "annus horribilis" was the term which Greeks googled most of all last year.
Tax makes hotel investments costlier in Greece
High taxation is preventing tourism investment in Greece, according to the latest study by the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).
Housing stock is crumbling, demand to focus on newer homes
A considerable portion of the existing stock of unsold residences across Greece is expected to remain empty and looks set for gradual abandonment, a trend likely to grow when the market finally revives.
Supreme Court reopens cases relating to self-proclaimed billionaire Sorras
Supreme Court prosecutor Xeni Dimitriou on Thursday ordered the reopening of all case files relating to the activities of Artemis Sorras, the self-proclaimed billionaire and leader of nationalist political grouping Convention of Greeks.
Most of the case files relate to calls by Sorras's organization for Greeks not to pay their dues to the state and social insurance funds.
Parties not proceeding on four chapters in Cyprus talks: Turkish FM
The parties to the Cyprus dispute have not been able to proceed on four negotiation topics on the issue, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said, adding that the Greek Cypriots had focused on guarantees and security issues, instead of discussing topics on other chapters, before a new round of talks are set to start in Geneva on Jan. 9.
Roupa to join Revolutionary Struggle partner in Korydallos Prison
Members of Greece's counterterrorism department were on Thursday questioning Panagiota Roupa, a leading member of the Revolutionary Struggle terrorist organization, following her arrest in Ilioupoli, southeastern Athens, early in the morning.
More shelters from cold offered to homeless over weekend
Three central Athens metro stations - Omonia, Monastiraki and Metaxourgeio - are to stay open on the weekend to host homeless people as temperatures are forecast to plummet again.
Transport Minister Christos Spirtzis, who ordered stations to open last weekend for the same reason, said the measure would be extended again if necessary.
Police solve four-year-old murder of cleric
Police said on Thursday they have solved the murder of an 83-year-old bishop in his home in Aghios Panteleimonas, central Athens, four years ago.
According to the result of the investigation, Bishop Eleftherios of Nyssa was murdered by two Afghan nationals, both aged 21, and a 46-year-old Iranian.
Istanbul prosecutor's office says 8 Turkish officers involved in Erdogan assassination plot
The chief public prosecutor's office in Istanbul reportedly holds information regarding the alleged involvement of 8 Turkish military officers, who have applied for asylum in Greece, in an alleged plot to attack Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in July.