Greece
Crime
EU Refers Greece and Spain to Court for Failure to Enact Data Protection Laws
The European Commission decided on Thursday to refer Greece and Spain to the European Court of Justice, since the two countries have so far not incorporated the well-known "GDPR Data Protection Directive" into their national laws.
In fact, the...
Economy
Juncker Plan: Greece Places First in EU in Funded Investments
It was made public on Thursday that Greece heads the list of the 28 member states of the European Union in receiving investment funding from the so-called ''Juncker Plan.''
The funding for the nation of Greece totals €76.9 billion, according...
Diplomacy
Defense Minister Panagiotopoulos on Turkish Moves: ''We're Not Afraid''
Newly-named Greek Minister of Defense Nikos Panagiotopoulos gave a press conference on Thursday in which he commented on the actions that Turkey has taken recently in the broader region.
''Greece is closely monitoring Turkey's illegal actions and the country is highlighting...
Business
Greece's Borrowing Costs Hit New All-Time Low
Greece’s borrowing costs have tumbled to a record low on Wednesday, reflecting hopes among foreign investors that the new government will be able to reinvigorate Greece’s reform program.
The 10-year bond yield fell 2.6 percent on a daily basis on...
Diplomacy
Greece Calls for Release of Seized Ship in Show of Support for Britain
The Foreign Ministry of Greece issued a statement on Tuesday evening calling for the immediate release of a British-flagged ship seized as it passed through the Straits of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.
The Greek authorities called for the immediate...
Greece
Greek Government Determined to Enforce Anti-Smoking Legislation Across the Country
The battle to improve citizens' health by reducing smoking was the subject of a meeting chaired by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, with the participation of the country's Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias and Deputy Health Minister Vassilis Kontozamanis.
During the...
Greece
Turkey Threatens to Suspend EU Migrant Deal
Turkey will cancel its migrant readmission agreement with the European Union as long as the bloc fails to deliver on its promise of visa-free travel for Turkish citizens in the EU, the country’s foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said this week...
Cyprus
Turkey Sends Aircraft, Frigates, and Submarines to Shadow Drillships Off Cyprus (video)
Turkey has recently increased its navy buildup in the eastern Mediterranean Sea off Cyprus, and Turkish drilling vessels are currently operating in the company of Naval Forces Command elements.
Turkey's Naval Forces Command is providing full protection to the drilling...
Crime
Partner of French Tourist Stabbed to Death on Crete Arrested
The female partner of a French tourist who was stabbed to death on Crete on Tuesday was arrested and will be brought before a prosecutor on Wednesday.
According to local website cretapost.gr, the suspect stabbed the 53-year-old repeatedly with a...
Diplomacy
Special Meeting Called as Greece Prepares For a ''No-Deal'' Brexit
The Greek government will soon start preparations to cope with a disorderly Brexit and any negative repercussions this may have, Greece's Alternate Foreign Minister Miltiades Varvitsiotis said on Wednesday.
Varvitsiotis, who is responsible for European affairs, made the statement prior...