Mantelis
Crime
Ex-Minister Mantelis Tried Over Siemens Scandal
Greece's crackdown on corruption is continuing with the prosecution of former Transport Minister Tasos Mantelis, along with another four people on charges of being involved in the Siemens bribery scandal, according to the decision of the Council of Appeals...
Greece
What’s Really Riling Greeks? The Injustice of it All
ATHENS - The best news of the week was that Germany may be sending 160 tax auditors to Greece to – quote, unquote – “modernize the tax system,” which is really just code to go after tax evaders and...
Economy
Greece Nears Deal to End Siemens Scandal
ATHENS – After four years in delays and a scandal in which $1.8 billion in bribes was reportedly paid to top government officials to secure lucrative contracts, Greece is reportedly set to receive $269 million in cash and in-kind...