Greece
Greece
New Greek ID Card Tender 'Within Days' Says Minister
The Greek government has announced that it will issue new identity cards in line with stricter EU standards.
Alternate Citizen Protection Minister Nikos Toskas said that the technical specifications have been completed and the invitation to EU companies to participate in...
Crime
Parcel Bomb Sent to IMF Also Mailed From Greece, Says Minister
The parcel bomb sent to the offices of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Paris which wounded one woman was sent from Greece and the sender cited on the package was New Democracy spokesman Vasilis Kikilias, Alternate Citizens Protection...
Greece
Greek PM Tsipras Calls on Citizens to Remain Calm After Wildfires Spread
Wildfires are quickly spreading across Attica, Laconia and Halkida due to strong winds, while the fire department is attempting to bring the situation under control. Meanwhile, the Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras visited the Pentagon where he was informed...
Greece
Greek Police Officers to be Posted at German Airports
Greece is to station police officers at German airports as a "response" to the German decision to apply systematic checks to passengers on flights from Greece.
The responsibility of Greek police officers will be to assist their German colleagues in...
Cyprus
EU's Future Prospects the Focus of Kotzias-Gabriel Meeting in Athens
"Greece belongs in the Eurozone," German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Thursday, during joint statements with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias after their meeting in Athens. He also emphasized that this discussion was now closed, since "Europe cannot...
Greece
Massive Security Measures from Greek and U.S. Authorities During Obama Visit
More than 300 CIA agents and private security personnel as well as 3,000 Greek police officers are expected to participate in the draconian security measures which will be deployed during the visit of U.S. President Barack Obama in Athens...