Greece

I guess it could be my age showing here but... many of us believe that, despite the current virus raging through the world, the Coronavirus is still FAR from the world's most lethal pandemic. It just seems that way...

The depraved murder of American biologist Dr. Suzanne Eaton has brought to light the specter of crime and delinquency on Crete, with a prominent Cretan sending an open letter to Greek society condemning the atmosphere of impunity which reigns...

The Archaeological Society of Greece is celebrating 180 years of glorious history with a once-in-a-lifetime-exhibit of black and white photographs. An exhibit titled “Chronography – An Exhibition for the 180th anniversary (1837-2017) of the Archaeological Society” kicks off the...

"Society demands that Greece becomes a normal country," Kyriakos Mitsotakis said addressing the New Democracy Parliamentary Group on Wednesday, criticizing the SYRIZA-ANEL administration. "(Greek) citizens are calling for political change and they want the SYRIZA-ANEL government to leave as soon...

"Greece is the last Soviet-type society and economy," Thessaloniki mayor Yiannis Boutaris said, explaining that in Greece many citizens expect everything from the state, avoiding individual responsibility. Boutaris said that Thessaloniki has opened its door to the Turks, because it...

New Democracy (ND) spokesman Vassilis Kikilias on Sunday accused the government of devastating the professionals, the low pensioners, the labourers and of targeting the whole society. "The Greek people have learned the truth and are outraged...In the following days New Democracy...

Greece ranks third from the bottom among the 28 European Union member states in digital economy and society, according to the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) publicized on Saturday. The result of the European Commission study shows the performance...

A unique exhibition on daily life on the islands of the Cyclades archipelago before five millenia will open its doors at the Museum of Cycladic Art in late November, marking the 30th anniversary since the museum's foundation. The exhibition is...

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras addressed the Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) central committee on the second day of its work. He hailed constructive dialogue and pointed to a tough battle ahead following the "looting of society" that has lead to...

Since the Q&A between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and ALPHA TV journalist Evangelia Tsikrika during his speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair, the Greek government has started an open war against media and journalists who criticize its policies. After Tsipras...

The decision taken by the Parents and Guardians Association of the 5th Primary School in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki to block the enrollment of refugee children was "not acceptable and not representative of Greek society," Education Minister Nikos Filis commented on...

The Mantzaros Philharmonic Society of Corfu was awarded the gold prize at the World Orchestra Festival 2016, held in Vienna, while the orchestra’s renowned conductor and trumpeter, Socratis Anthis was awarded the prize of “excellent conductor.” The Corfiot orchestra...

Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, in his address to the COP21 Climate Change Conference in Paris on Monday, said the summit should be a historic turning point for a "global shift to a climate-friendly, sustainable society." "Greece, which at this...

If the government imposes any more taxes on Greek citizens, the results will be disastrous for the economy and society, main opposition leader Vangelis Meimarakis said, on Monday. “I keep hearing government members speak of new extraordinary taxes for employees,...

The Greek government has fooled society and Greece is facing a dead-end, main opposition leader Antonis Samaras told a private broadcaster on Wednesday. “We’re at a dead-end; the government has fooled society. At this point it has to clash either...