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Quick Quits Independent Greeks Spokesman

Former TV presenter Terence Quick has resigned as Parliamentary spokesman for the Independent Greeks, a minor political party that has almost no influence and is an offshoot of the ruling New Democracy Conservatives. In a letter to party leader Panos...

Archbishop of America Elpidophoros Says ''Divisions Must Cease''

The newly-elected Archbishop of America, Elpidophoros, stated after a meeting he had on Friday with Greek Foreign Minister George Katrougalos and Deputy Terens Quick that divisions among the Greek community of America ''must cease.'' Elpidophoros noted that he is ''armed with...

ANEL Party Loses Parliamentary-Caucus Status

The Independent Greeks (ANEL) party lost its parliamentary-caucus status on Friday, following Panos Kammenos' decision to expel Thanassis Papachristopoulos from the party's parliamentary group. The decision effectively dissolved the parliamentary caucus of ANEL, since rules stipulate that a party needs...

Greece's New Cabinet Members Sworn In (photos)

The new members of the Greek government were sworn in on Wednesday afternoon, in a ceremony held in the presence of President Prokopis Pavlopoulos and Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. On Tuesday, Tsipras reshuffled his cabinet ahead of a keynote economy...

Greece's Tsipras Announces Limited Cabinet Reshuffle

Greece's premier Alexis Tsipras announced a reshuffle of his government in an effort to reverse the tide as his SYRIZA party lags well behind conservative New Democracy in opinion polls. The reshuffle included 13 new faces, but there were no...

Greek Minister Thanks Diaspora for Greece Wildfire Relief Campaigns

On Monday, during an interview on 24/7 FM radio, Greece's Deputy Foreign Minister for Overseas Greeks, Terens Quick, thanked the Greek diaspora for their support of the Attica wildfire victims. Specifically, Quick gave a special thanks to all of the Hellenic...

Greece to Participate in Roots Revival Conference with Cyprus, Egypt

Greece's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Terens Quick is in Cyprus for the preparation of "Nostos - The Return 2", a tripartite roots revival conference between Greece, Cyprus and Egypt. Quick will meet with Egypt's Minister of Immigration and Expatriate...

President Pavlopoulos Conveys Condolences to Egypt Over Deadly Mosque Attack

Greek Ambassador to Egypt Michael Diamessis conveyed the condolences and solidarity of Greek President Prokopios Pavlopoulos to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, over the terrorist attack on a North Sinai mosque, that caused the death of at least...

23 Ambassadors Tour Premises of Model Greek Company

Twenty-three ambassadors paid a visit to the facilities of Apivita natural cosmetics company in Markopoulo, southeast of Athens, on Tuesday. Company president Nikos Koutsianas said the invitation was for ambassadors to tour the bioclimatic factory of Apivita, the beehives, and...

There are Still Some Thorns that Prevent Agreement, Say EU Sources

European sources on Thursday said that progress has been recorded in the deliberations between the Greek government and the institutions, noting that there are still, however, some "thorns" that do not allow the reaching of an agreement that will...

February 9 Established as Hellenophony Day

The Greek government has decided to establish February 9 as World Hellenophony Day, the date of the death of National Poet Dionysios Solomos. The announcement was made by the House Permanent Special Committee of Hellenism of the Diaspora, presided by...

Greece and Cyprus to Sign Cooperation Agreement on Expatriates

Deputy Foreign Minister responsible for Greeks Abroad Terens Quick and the Presidential Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus Fotis Fotiou will sign a cooperation agreement on issues regarding expatriates. The memorandum provides among others, according to the Foreign ministry, the...

Greek Deputy Minister of State: Fighting Corruption Will Be 'Number One Priority'

Fighting corruption and finding ways to offset the harsh measures imposed by Greece's creditors will be the coalition government's top priority, Deputy Minister of State Terens Quick told the ANA-MPA in an interview. "The number one priority is for people...

Who Is Who in the New Greek Government

After the September 20 national elections, Greece's new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras opted to form a second coalition government with his ally Panos Kammenos's Independent Greeks (ANEL). The new cabinet was sworn in on Wednesday morning, September 23. Here are the members of the...

Who Is Who in the New Greek Government

After the January 25 national election, the Greece's new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras rushed to form the country's cabinet as soon as possible in order to start working on the reforms he promised during the pre-election campaign. The new...