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In the turmoil of the second unsuccessful ballot for the election of the new President of the Hellenic Republic, international media have yet again turned their eyes to the Greek Parliament. The numbers simply do not add up, they estimate,...

Former Greek Prime Minister and PASOK leader George Papandreou will reportedly announce the formation of a new political party by the end of 2014, according to Greek television. In the last few months, Papandreou has been seen distancing himself from the...

Greece's government on Tuesday announced a primary budget surplus of 3.566 billion euros in the January-November period, up from 2.778 billion in the same period last year and a 2015 budget target of 2.875 billion euros. A Greek Finance Ministry...

The number of independent MPs currently present in the Greek Parliament reached 25 today, after Niki Founta's departure from Democratic Left's (DIMAR) parliamentary group. In terms of numbers, this development means that, at the moment, the independent MPs consist the...

The Greek Parliament failed to elect a new President of the Hellenic Republic in the second consecutive ballot. Stavros Dimas, the only candidate for the Greek Presidency, nominated by the coalition government partners, New Democracy and PASOK, and Greek...

The European Commission has officially rejected two projects regarding Athens’ regeneration. According to the documents that were submitted to the Greek Parliament by the Infrastructure Ministry, the Operational Infrastructure, Transport, Environment and Sustainable Development Program for the period 2014-2020...

Each deputy will be faced with the Greek people’s anxiety in the third round of the election for a President of the Republic, Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said after the end of the second round. Samaras also called on...

Exports have played a key role in Greece’s economic recovery. During the recession, exports were necessary so that Greek companies could expand beyond the country’s borders. According to the official statistical data, Greek exports have shown a slight decrease...

Main opposition SYRIZA continues to lead over ruling New Democracy (ND) with 3.5 percentage points, according to an opinion poll conducted by Pulse RC for private TV Action24. Citizens believe that SYRIZA would win Greece 's elections if we had...

Democratic Left (DIMAR) deputy Niki Founta on Tuesday sent a letter to the Parliament President notifying him of her decision to resign from DIMAR parliamentary group and become an independent deputy. “The deputy’s political stance and beliefs have been significantly...

Greeks who are currently moving to Australia may face some economic difficulties after the recent increase in permanent partner and spouse travel visa costs that was announced by the Australian government. The cost increase was part of the government’s measures...

The talks between SYRIZA chief Alexis Tsipras and Democratic Left president Fotis Kouvelis spurred new rumors of cooperation between the two parties ahead of the prospect of snap elections. Kouvelis on Monday told party MPs and members that the two men have...

The second round of voting concluded with a negative result on the election of a new Greek President by the Greek Parliament a few minutes earlier. The only candidate nominated by the coalition government partners, New Democracy and PASOK,...

Investors intending to place their money in Greece are waiting for the political uncertainty to clear, said Deputy Development Minister Notis Mitarakis. However, he added, some applications for entry into the fast-track system continue to come in. "There is a...

The National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Greece, will host a Christmas concert, featuring string quartet "Arco dell'Arte," to celebrate the festive season, starting on Christmas Eve at noon. The program presents three top Baroque concertos written for the Christmas holiday (A....