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Greek Govt Spokesman: The Government Will not Sign a Third Memorandum

"The government will obviously not sign a third Memorandum," Greek government spokesman Gavriil Sakellaridis said during a press briefing on Monday. Asked to comment on reports that an agreement in a form of a "take-it-or-leave-it" ultimatum may be given...

'Quantum of the Seas' Arrives in Piraeus, Greece

The third largest cruise ship in the world, measuring 347 meters in length, which can host up to 4,905 passengers in 2090 cabins and 1,500 crew members, arrived at the port of Piraeus on Monday, May 18, at 11 am. The Quantum of...

International Museum Day: Free Admission to Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites

International Museum Day represents a unique moment for the international museum community, aiming to highlight the importance of museums as a means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples. The International...

Financial Times: IMF Considers Presenting Greece with 'Cyprus-Like' Proposal

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering to present Greece with a "Cyprus-like" severe bailout plan proposal, according to a Financial Times report. With Greece having difficulty meeting its domestic obligations in public sector salaries and pensions, it is very unlikely...

Greek Radio Program Airing Live For Decades

The Greek program, airing live on SBS Radio for many years in an effort to keep the Greek-Australian community informed, is one of the longest running shows and the first radio program to be heard in a foreign language, since SBS's debut...

Greek-Australian Scientist: ‘There is No Soul, Everything Comes from the Brain’

Greek-Australian neuroscientist George Paxinos arrived in Athens to speak during a conference taking place at Aegean College on Friday, May 22, on the subject of “Brain, Behavior, Development.” During his stay in the Greek capital, Paxinos gave an interview to the...

Greek-Australian George Poulos Passes Away at 92

Greek-Australian George Poulos passed away last Tuesday. He was found the next day by his son, Nik Poulos, in his milk bar "The Rio." Poulos started his own business after he arrived in Sydney. His milk bar on Smith Street...

Restored 'Moutzouris' Locomotive Returns to Kalavryta Railway

A slice of living history, the original DK 8001 steam locomotive, locally known in Greece as "Moutzouris," that first ran on the tracks of the Diakofto-Kalavryta rack railway has been put back to work, offering visitors a unique...

Greek Foreign Minister to Participate in EU Foreign Affairs Council

Greece's Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias will be in Brussels on Monday, May 18, to participate in an EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting, according to a Greek Foreign Ministry announcement. The FAC proceedings will begin with a joint working breakfast of...

Greek PM Tsipras Seeks Deal Amid Reactions Within SYRIZA, Election Talk

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is seeking a realistic deal with creditors that will leave both sides satisfied amid voices within SYRIZA that call for a rift with the European Union. He even says that if the agreement is...

Real Madrid Wins Euroleague Title After Beating Olympiakos 78-59

Olympiacos lost its chance to win a 4th European Basketball Championship, as Real Madrid​ beat the Greek team 78-59 and became the 2015 Euroleague Champion. With more than 2,000 Greeks on their side, the Piraeus team was able to sporadically stun the Spanish defense...

New Democracy Accuses Greek Govt of Unreliability After Report on Alleged Letter to IMF

Greek main opposition New Democracy accused the government of being unreliable following a Greek newspaper report, according to which Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has allegedly sent a letter to the IMF, warning the Fund of Greece’s imminent bankruptcy. “This recital of unreliability,...

GetCruiseINN: The First Entrepreneurial Contest On Board

The collaboration between StartupBus Greece, Thinkbiz and Celestyal Cruises offers talented students the chance to join GetCruiseINN, the first entrepreneurial contest on board. The participants will enjoy a magnificent Mediterranean trip traveling with cruise ship Celestyal Odyssey from Piraeus to Mykonos, Kusadasi, Rhodes,...

Greek Director Costas Gavras: 'Some People don't want Tsipras to Succeed'

There are some people who don’t want Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his government to succeed in Europe because they prefer to have “yes-men,” award-winning Greek-French film director and producer Costas Gavras told the Athens-Macedonian News Agency in an...

Institutions: 'Greece Will Need A Third Aid Package'

Greece will need a third bailout package this summer in order to avoid a potential default, sources close to the institutions involved in European negotiations have told German daily newspaper Die Welt. European creditors believe that even if Greece receives the current...