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Greeks are Not Immigrant-Friendly, Survey Shows
Despite the fact that many Greeks show great compassion during the ongoing refugee influx, a Pew Research Center survey shows that Greeks in general see immigrants as a burden.
The survey was conducted in seven European countries and the U.S.A....
Europe
Former Greek Ministers Attacked by Members of Far-Right Organization in Ukraine
A delegation of Greek left-wing politicians, including former ministers under the previous cabinet Nadia Valavani and Kostas Isichos, were attacked by members of a far-right organization in Ukraine on Wednesday, while visiting Odessa for talks with the city's Greek...
Crime
New Law Brings Back to Greek Public Sector 900 Employees Fired for Crimes and Misdemeanors
A new law by the ministry of labor brings back to the public sector about 900 employees who had been fired for misconduct, misdemeanors and crimes.
The Greek government is in the awkward position of having to abide to the...
Economy
PM Tsipras: Greece Can Return to Bond Markets After Debt Restructuring
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said that Greece can return to bond markets as soon as creditors restructure the country's state debt.
"The goal is to return to the markets. If there is a good decision on the debt issue, Greece...
Greece
Refugee Boat Capsizes Near Mytilene; Woman and Young Child Tragically Die in Waters
Two refugees, a young child and a woman lost their lives when the boat carrying them from the Turkish coast to Greece capsized on Wednesday morning, September 30th, off the coast of the Greek island of Lesvos.
Hellenic coast guard...
Economy
IMF Chief and Greek Economy Minister Discuss Bailout but No Debt Haircut
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde sent the message to Athens that any official discussion on Greek debt easing will take place after the first bailout program review.
The IMF chief met with Greek Economy Minister Giorgos Stathakis in...
Crime
Appeals Justices Order 35 to Stand Trial in Postbank Bad Loans Case
The Appeals Justices' Council ordered 35 people, on Tuesday, to stand trial for bad loans issued by TT Hellenic Postbank before its liquidation in 2013, including the bank's former head Angelos Filippidis.
In their indictment, the justices said that all...
Greece
Greek-Russian Foreign Ministers Talked Bilateral Relations
The war in Syria, bilateral relations, the situation in Ukraine and Greek-Russian cooperation were the main issues covered in a meeting between Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov in New York on Tuesday, on...
Business
VW's Greek Dealership: 'Demand for German Cars Hasn't Been Affected' by International Scandal
The head of Greece’s dealership of troubled German car maker Volkswagen said on Tuesday the company is ready to assist customers who have bought cars fitted with the illegal software.
The software was fitted to diesel vehicles that allowed for...
Economy
Tsipras Acknowledges U.S. Help in Greece's Bailout Negotiations
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras publicly acknowledged on Tuesday that the U.S. helped Greece in the crucial negotiations for the third bailout.
Tsipras spoke to representatives of Diaspora organizations at the Consulate of Greece in New York.
"During the difficult time...
Greece
Video: Ban Ki-moon Astonished by the Media Attention to PM Tsipras During UN Meeting
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met with the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at the UN on Tuesday, September 30. During the customary photo - op for the meting Ban Ki-moon said to Tsipras that he was surprised by...
Greek News
Video: Greek Americans Give Warm Welcome to PM Tsipras in NYC (and Take Countless Selfies)
Prime Minister of Greece, Alexis Tsipras, attended a reception at the Greek consulate in New York and met with many Greek Americans. The crowd gave him a warm welcome and the PM listened to their suggestions about Greece as...
Greek News
PM Alexis Tsipras Addresses Greek-Americans in New York: Full Speech
Greece's PM, Alexis Tsipras talked to Greek Americans in New York. He thanked them for their role in helping Greece and aknowledged the key role the US played in the 3rd bailout negotiations.
Watch the video (in Greek) with Alexis...
Greece
Olympiacos Beats Arsenal 3-2 in Thrilling Champions League Encounter
Greek soccer team Olympiacos F.C. overcame Arsenal on Tuesday evening in what could go down as a classic UEFA Champions League match.
The game was ignited in the 33rd minute, when Olympiacos midfielder Felipe Pardo took a shot from outside the box that...
Greece
Tsipras Holds Meeting with Turkish Prime Minister [video]
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras had a meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in New York, as both statesmen are representing their nations in this year's United Nations General Assembly annual General Debate.
Among the topics of the two...