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Greek Opposition: ND Can't Evaluate 'Nonexistent Agreement'
Main opposition New Democracy on Tuesday announced it could not adopt a position on "an as yet non-existent agreement," in a unanimous decision taken by the party's informal Political Council chaired by the party's leader Antonis Samaras.
In an announcement...
Education
Greek State Minister to Be Awarded by Scottish University Students
Greece's Minister of State Nikos Pappas will travel to Scotland in June to receive an award in recognition of his contribution to the economy, politics and society by the students' association from Strathclyde University in Glasgow.
Pappas was awarded a PhD at...
events
Greece Among 10 Countries Who Made It to Eurovision Final
Maria Elena Kyriakou with her song "One Last Breath" sent Greece to the 2015 Eurovision Grand Final scheduled to take place this Saturday in Vienna, Austria.
"I was so happy when Greece was called out, and I am so thankful to sing again", Kyriakou...
Economy
PM Tsipras Chairs Marathon Meeting of SYRIZA MPs to Discuss Ongoing Negotiations
A marathon meeting of ruling SYRIZA MPs, chaired by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, ended late on Tuesday after talks lasting more than five hours.
The meeting's primary focus was on the progress of the negotiations between the Greek government and the...
Greece
Greek Coast Guard Rescue Migrants Stranded at Sea Near Antipaxi
A coast guard patrol boat and a private vessel rescued 38 migrants and refugees adrift at sea near the Ionian island of Antipaxi on Tuesday. The refugees were taken to the harbour of Gai on the larger nearby island...
Economy
Greek FinMin Varoufakis: 'Our Goal is a Final and Comprehensive Solution'
The Greek government's goal in the negotiations was to convince its partners to finally shift away from a mistaken economic policy - something that they were unable to admit for political reasons - and find a lasting solution to...
Economy
Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande: ‘Talks With Greece Must Pick Up Speed’
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande, taking part at a news conference on climate change in Berlin on Tuesday, said that the negotiation talks between Greece and its European creditors must pick up speed to give the opportunity to Greece...
Economy
European Commission President Sees Agreement with Greece by Early June
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he expects that Greece and its international creditors will come to a financial aid agreement by early June.
There has been optimism within the Greek government in the past few days that a deal will...
Economy
Greek Govt Plans Radical Changes in VAT System
The Greek government plans radical changes in the VAT system with the introduction of a single VAT rate of 15% for transactions using credit or debit cards and 18% for cash transactions, along with maintaining a low VAT...
Economy
Greece's Biggest Brain Drain Since the Time of Socrates
Greece is losing its priceless human capital as the economic crisis continues, which is leading to the biggest brain drain in history since the time of Socrates, according to a Market Watch report.
The country's brightest workforce is leaving to...
Greece
Red Beach in Crete Among Best Nudist Beaches in the World
The secluded Red Beach in Crete, Greece, was chosen as one of the best nudist beaches in the world by Fox News, based on data collected from Yahoo Travel. In fact, the Greek beach was placed second, right after Little...
Economy
Greek Labor Minister: Indirect Taxes Are Unfair
Greek Labor Minister Panos Skourletis, speaking to Greek TV on Tuesday, called indirect taxes unfair, while referring to the VAT changes he said transactions that were uncontrolled until today will be checked.
Regarding the Unified Property Tax (ENFIA), Skourletis quoted Prime...
Business
59 Businesses Close and 613 Jobs are Lost Each Day in Greece
The Greek economy is stagnating and the situation is getting worse each day due to the uncertainty over the agreement with creditors.
According to the National Confederation of Hellenic Commerce (ESEE), each day that passes without a deal, Greece is...
Economy
Albania Raises Border Issues with Greece
Albania is raising territorial claims along the land and water borders with Greece, after an official complaint delivered by Tirana to the Greek authorities.
The Albanian government is asking Greece to revise its plans for hydrocarbon exploration in the Ionian Sea...
Education
Corfu School Students Create Innovative App to Help Other Children
Fifty secondary school students from Corfu, Greece, motivated by the idea of helping children with special needs, worked hard to create an innovative mobile phone application. The app allows children in trouble or panic to contact their family with just two...