Stent

Fener Greek Patriarch Bartholomew was staying overnight in a New York City hospital after having a stent placement on Nov. 3 afternoon at the conclusion of his U.S. visit, according to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

A Turkish company which produces healthcare devices is aiming to reduce the country’s dependency on imported stent by manufacturing it in the country.

Alternate Defense Minister Dimitris Vitsas was in an Athens hospital on Wednesday after having stent surgery following a heart attack late on Tuesday night.

The 60-year-old SYRIZA official was said to be in stable condition on Wednesday following the procedure, which was carried out at the capital's Hellenic Navy Hospital.