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1. Outstanding performance for bourse

   A shift by investors from American to eurozone assets as a result of Trump Administration policies proved to be an opportunity for Greece in 2024, putting the country among the big winners.

2. Olympiakos survives Virtus’ comeback

   Olympiakos almost blew a 20-point lead at Bologna, but managed to emerge victorious (97-94).

3. Son arrested in 2022 murder of his mother

   Authorities have arrested the son of an 87-year-old woman found burned to death in her Kolonaki apartment in central Athens nearly four years ago, officials said Friday.

4. Son arrested for 2022 murder of mother

   Authorities have arrested the son of an 87-year-old woman found burned to death in her Kolonaki apartment in central Athens nearly four years ago, officials said Friday.

5. Coast guard rescues 70 migrants off Crete, bringing Friday’s total to 460

   Late on Friday afternoon, the Greek Coast Guard rescued 70 migrants off the coast of Crete, bringing the total number of people saved south of the island that day to 460.

6. Swinging Cats & Fotini Galani | Athens | December 31 

   Gazarte Ground Stage (34 Voutadon) will host a New Year’s Eve party featuring the retro band Swinging Cats and DJ Fotini Galani.

7. Two dead following fire in central Athens apartment

   Two men were found dead in an apartment in Kallithea, central Athens, after a fire broke out on Friday night.

8. Four missing hikers found dead in Vardousia mountains

   Four hikers have died in an avalanche in the Vardousia mountains in Fokida, central Greece.

9. South Athens area declared in state of emergency after storm damage

   The municipality of Agios Dimitrios, located in southern Athens, has been placed under a state of emergency due to severe storm damage on Christmas Eve.

10. Band condemns Florina mayor for halting concert over Slavic-language song

    A Greek band that performs songs in several Balkan languages has criticized the mayor of Florina after he interrupted a live concert when a song was performed in a Slavic language.