Karditsa

Authorities on Tuesday said they found the largest ever illegal cannabis plantation in Greece in the region of the northern town of Karditsa.

Police arrested a 44-year-old man on Monday and are looking for his 24-year-old accomplice. 

An estimated 10,500 plants were uprooted and seized by police. The two suspects were to appear before a prosecutor.

Singer-songwriter Dionysis Tsaknis was appointed president of state broadcaster ERT last Friday.

Born in Karditsa, central Greece, in 1954, Tsaknis studied economics and music in Athens. He has recorded 27 albums and collaborated with noted Greek vocalists and composers.

Meanwhile, journalist Lambis Tagmatarchis was appointed ERT?s chief executive officer.