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Greek Government Buys Some Time Again

On February 20, Greece and its European partners decided to move forward by agreeing that the new government will implement much-needed reforms in exchange of the continuation of financial aid. On March 20, Greece and its European partners decided to...

Turkish Gunboat Violates Greek Territorial Waters for Several Minutes Off Agathonisi

The Turkish side has proceeded to yet another provocation earlier this (Friday) morning. Specifically, the gunboat “TCG POYRAZ” which was taking part in the Turkish Navy scheduled training program for the first quarter of 2015, entered the Greek territorial...

Greek PM Tsipras: No More Recessionary Measures, We'll Meet Our Obligations

The newly elected Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras appeared satisfied with the European Union summit’s outcome, saying it was positive for Greece. As he further highlighted in a press conference held today in Brussels, the SYRIZA-led Greek government is...

Surprising Greek Roster Selection for the 'Final' Against Hungary

Newly appointed manager Sergio Markarian has announced the 23-man squad that will travel to Hungary for what is probably Greece's last chance to qualify to the 2016 EURO. Kostas Katsouranis (Atromitos Athens) and Kostas Fortounis (Olympiakos) have deservingly won back...

EU's Juncker: About 2 bln Euro Funds to Greece in 2015

The European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Friday announced that in 2015 EU funds of around 2 billion euros that Greece will receive from the EU structural funds can be redirected towards activities related to growth and the strengthening...

Greek Teenagers Turn to Cannabis

A new statistical study published by the University Research Institute of Mental Health shows that teenagers in Greece prefer cannabis over alcohol and cigarettes. Around 4,500 teenagers aged 11, 13 and 15 years old answered a questionnaire last year...

French President Hollande: No Time to Lose for Greece

French President Francois Hollande has expressed his concerns over Greece's tightening deadline to propose its reforms program that are in line with its existing commitments agreed with the country's creditors. As he said, Greece must speed up the progress...

Foreign Media Reports on Meeting of European Leaders

German media appear optimistic after the seven European leaders’ meeting on Thursday March 19, in Brussels. German magazine Spiegel Online notes that the fact that the European leaders took the time to meet with Alexis Tsipras is an important symbolic...

Extreme Right Golden Dawn Leader Michaloliakos and MP Lagos Released Ahead of Trial

Extreme Right Golden Dawn's imprisoned leader Nikos Michaloliakos and senior MP Ioannis Lagos, who, among others, are currently facing charges over running and belonging to a criminal organization were released from Korydallos prison today, after the 18-month pretrial custody...

Tears of Joy Follow Tears of Sorrow as Organs of Greek Girl Save 4 Lives

Anastasia's last wish was to donate her organs to save lives, said the mother of the 17-year-old Greek girl who died last week after falling from a hotel balcony in Rome while on a school trip. After her death, four...

Greek Finance Ministry: We'll Provide Technical Levels With the Requested Data

In what can only be described as a "u turn" in its stance, the Greek Finance Ministry released a statement earlier today welcoming cooperation with the technical levels representing the country's international creditors; the European Commission (EC), the European...

Critical Dates for Greece's Financing Set in the European Summit

French newspaper Le Monde published a very informative article, regarding Greece’s financing until the end of August. In a detailed table the newspaper presented what was discussed in the Summit between seven European leaders, noting the most critical dates...

Tax Burden on Poor 328% More Than the Rich During Greek Crisis

The austerity measures brought on by the Greek financial crisis has mostly affected the poor population of Greece. According to a survey conducted by Economics Professor Emeritus at the University of Athens and former Minister Tassos Giannitsis along with...

Former PM Samaras: Greece Is Running Out of Time and Money

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has to pass the exam of the new measures and he will be graded by the troika and the Eurogroup, said former PM Antonis Samaras. "We are running out of time and money. It is...

Solar Eclipse in Athens Sky

A striking phenomenon occurred today above the sky of Athens, as the moon passed between the Earth and the sun, turning day into night. The solar eclipse that was visible throughout all of Europe, Africa and parts of Asia...