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EU Agrees to Sanction Iran over Protest Crackdowns
The European Union (EU) has agreed on sanctions against Iran over the increasingly violent crackdowns against protesters.
The commission announced the decision today, and foreign ministers plan to adopt them starting next Monday when they have been made official.
“Now is...
Greece
Paraskevi Michou: First Woman Appointed EU Secretary General of Migration
The European Commission on Wednesday announced the appointment of Greek citizen Paraskevi Michou, as EU Secretary General of Migration and Home Affairs.
According to the EU, Michou will be the first woman to serve in this position. The EU official will...
Economy
European Commission Examining Third-Party Levies on Computers and Tablets in Greece
The bailout agreement in Greece declares that all third-party levies in the country will be reduced until finally abolished completely leading the European Commission to begin looking into the 2 percent levy the government continues to impose on computers and tablets...
Economy
More than One in Three Greeks at Risk of Poverty
More than one in three Greeks is at risk of poverty and isolation, while the country shows the highest unemployment rate in the EU, according to the European Commission.
The figures are based on a European Commission report on labor...
Economy
Jean-Claude Juncker and Donald Tusk Express Pleasure on Eurogroup's Agreement for Greece
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker and European Council president Donald Tusk on Thursday expressed their pleasure on the Eurogroup's agreement for Greece during a joint press conference before the start of the GF Summit at Ise-Shima, Japan.
"We are pleased...
Cyprus
European Commission Vice President: Cyprus' Image Abroad Positive
His belief that Cyprus has managed to deal with its economic crisis in a sufficient way expressed the European Commission Vice President, responsible for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, Jyrki Katainen, adding that the country’s image abroad is rather positive...
Economy
Germany Rejects Greek Loan Agreement Extension Request
The German government has rejected the Greek loan agreement extension request, submitted earlier today. According to the German reasoning, Greece's proposal does not meet the Eurozone's conditions for continuing the aid program.
Greece's request to the Eurozone aims at a...
Greece
Tons of Peaches Given to Charity
The Greek Agricultural Development Ministry announced on Tuesday that the tons of peaches left in refrigerators after the Russian embargo to Greek producers, will be distributed to charities, churches and other organizations, helping vulnerable social groups.
Greek farmers want procedures to...
Education
Eurobarometer Survey: Greeks Have Degrees But No Skills
According to a survey released by Eurobarometer, 43% of Greek citizens and 25% of Europeans report that their education and training do not meet the requirements of the labor market.
In fact, 43% of Greeks claim that the education they received...
Europe
99% of Greeks Believe Widespread Corruption Exists
The first European Commission report against corruption found that 99% of Greeks believe there is widespread corruption in their country.
According to the report on Greece, anti-corruption bodies are put under pressure in the same way the Greek government is...