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Greek PM Tsipras Irking German Allies

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ German allies are getting exasperated with the Greek government after his visit to Berlin, which led to much skepticism about his willingness to do anything in order to put an end to the country’s...

Proposal for Greek Signs on Melbourne Streets

Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has become an “ambassador” for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens, said Greek-Australian Labor MP, Steve Dimopoulos, during his speech at a reception hosted by the Consul General of Greece in Melbourne, Christina...

Cyprus Police Seize 100kg of Cocaine

The anti-drugs unit of the Cyprus police, YKAN, seized 100 kg of cocaine, the largest quantity of cocaine found in Cyprus, Police Chief Zacharias Chrysostomou said at a press conference on Friday. "It's a very important case because the 100...

Nea Filadelfia City, Residents Lose Case to Stop Construction of New AEK FC Complex

The Greek Council of State rejected an injunction by the Nea Filadelfia-Halkidona municipality, Greece, and residents there against the construction of a new stadium for AEK FC, in a plenary decision behind closed doors, it was announced Friday. The municipality...

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Rattles Crete

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has hit northeast of the island of Crete, Greece, according to a preliminary reading by the US Geological Survey. The tremor struck at 1:34 am local time on Saturday, with the epicenter located 83 miles (133...

New Democracy Leader: SYRIZA Leads Greece to a New Memorandum

New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras made an overall criticism over the Greek SYRIZA-led government actions of the past two months, addressing the first official meeting of his party's political council on Friday. "New Democracy's priority is the real economy...

Greeks Have a Long History in Thailand

According to an old saying, there is a Greek person under every rock, meaning that Greeks have spread out across the world, and they are getting involved in the everyday lives of their respective countries. Costantin Gerachi, also known as...

Chinese Tourists Arrive in Crete

Residents in Crete, Greece, warmly welcomed 800 Chinese tourists who arrived at Heraklion port early on Friday morning, March 27, with the cruise ship Costa Atlantica. Several journalists, actors and writers were among the visitors. The regional unit of Crete and...

Clocks Spring One Hour Forward This Sunday

People across the globe will be setting their clocks one hour forward on Sunday, March 29, at 3am, to read 4am. This change means that everyone will lose an hour of sleep, however they will gain an hour of...

President Anastasiades: Efforts for a Cyprus Solution Continue With Determination and Sincerity

President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades has stressed the government’s will to continue its efforts for a permanent settlement on the Cyprus problem, caused by the 1974 Turkish military invasion on the island, with sincerity, determination and boldness. Moreover,...

Greek Defense Minister Visits the US Amid Controversy Caused by His Comments

Greek National Defense Minister and junior coalition government partner Independent Greeks (ANEL) leader Panos Kammenos will visit New York this weekend in order to participate to the March 25 Greek Independence Day celebrations. The previous days, Kammenos caused a controversy leading...

70 Migrants Rescued on Greek-Turkish Border

Greek authorities rescued 70 migrants trapped on a berm at the Greek-Turkish border. According to the authorities, after the migrants crossed the rivers that divide the two countries, they were trapped in the Greek fields that had been flooded due...

Greek Govt Proposals to Brussels Group

The Brussels Group technical teams will meet in Brussels on Saturday to discuss the list of reforms that will be submitted by the Greek government, which, according to government sources, foresee a primary surplus of 1.5% and a rate...

Fitch Downgrades Greece to 'CCC' from 'B'

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Greece's long-term foreign- and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to 'CCC' from 'B'. The issue ratings on Greece's senior unsecured foreign and local currency bonds are also downgraded to 'CCC' from 'B'. The Short-term...

Double Rejection for Parthenon Marbles' Return to Greece

The Greek government’s request for the Parthenon Marbles’ return to Greece, which is being facilitated by UNESCO, was once again denied, via two letters sent to the organization by the British government and the British Museum. This, of course, has...