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Diaspora
Tsiaras Hears Greek Gripes in Germany
Many critical issues were raised by the Federation of Greek Communities in Germany, during the representatives’ meeting with Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Constantine Tsiaras who visited North Rhine-Westphalia state last weekend.
Among them were problems that Greek schools in Germany...
Greece
New SAE Taking Shape for Greeks Abroad
The new World Council of Greeks Abroad (SAE) is being organized. The draft laws are prepared and entering officially, from now until Jan. 31 for public consultation. All Greeks abroad have the opportunity to share their suggestions and ideas...
Europe
Patriarch Bartholomew Meets Deputy FM Tsiaras
Deputy Foreign Minister Kostas Tsiaras had a meeting with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Nov. 29 during the Greek official's visit to to Istanbul.
Tsiaras informed the Ecumenical Patriarch on the progress of the draft law regarding changes to...
Greece
Independent Greeks Want 6 from Diaspora on Ballot
Independent Greek leader Panos Kammenos has suggested that six Greeks from the Diaspora should be on the ballot for the next national elections. He made the recommendation after meeting on Oct. 30 with the Vice-President of the World Council...
Economy
No Vote: Greeks Abroad Left Out in the Cold Again
ATHENS – It’s not easy voting in Greek elections, even if you live here. But it’s impossible for Greeks living abroad who have no rights to vote at all unless they travel back to their homeland, a cost-prohibitive journey...
Economy
For Greeks, The Property Tax Bill is in the Mail
The first batch dreaded new “emergency” property tax statements being put into electric bills under the threat of having power turned off – or even garnishing wages and seizing properties for non-payment – has been sent off to Greeks...
Economy
Secretary of SAE Sends Letter to Finance Minister on Taxation of Greeks Abroad
In view of the voting on the new tax legislation bill in parliament tomorrow, Secretary of World Council of Hellenes Abroad (SAE) Dr. Olga Sarantopoulos has sent a letter to Finance Minister Mr. Evangelos Venizelos asking him to exempt...