Greek News

After the Greek government submitted its reforms list, currently being examined by the Brussels Group, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras stated that the country does not wish to cause a rift with Europe. In order for the country to avoid bankruptcy,...

According to Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance inspectors, discussions regarding the exports of Greek products to Russia will begin on April 6. Special inspectors will consult with Greek authorities in order to perform checks in several livestock...

Greek unemployment rate in 2014 stood at 16.1% in comparison to 15.9% in 2013 while for the fourth quarter of 2014 was at 16%, according to the Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus. According to the Labour Force Survey results for the fourth...

Greece participated in the worldwide Earth Hour movement with an hour of darkness at landmark sites across the country on Saturday evening in a move to raise public awareness on climate change. From the Sacred Rock of the Acropolis hill in downtown Athens to...

In an effort to diminish violence in sports, a number of significant suggestions are to be part of the new sports bill presented by Greek Deputy Sports Minister Stavros Kontonis yesterday. According to ideas that will soon be discussed in court, the Ministry will have the...

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will chair a meeting of the cabinet council in the Parliament building at 7 p.m. on Sunday, the government said Saturday. The council -- consisting of heads of ministries, state deputies and the government vice-president...

A freight train was derailed around 8 a.m. on Saturday morning, March 28, near a village outside of Thessaloniki, northern Greece. As a result both drivers were slightly injured and transferred to the hospital for precautionary reasons. According to Greek...

It was revealed that 44.8% of Greek pensioners live below the poverty line with pensions that do not exceed 665 euros. Furthermore, the vast majority disability of pensions amount to 250-540 euros, while finally 60% of pensioners in all categories...

The reforms list presented by the Greek government is currently being examined by the Brussels Group, as part of the negotiations between Greece and its lenders. The Greek side hopes that an agreement will be reached within the week, so that...

“The country cannot handle any more migrants,” stated the Deputy Citizen Protection Minister Giannis Panousis on Friday March 27. The Minister hinted that the decision regarding detention centers would be reviewed, expressing concern about the increase of illegal migration...

Tension broke between anti-authoritarians and Greek police officers on Saturday afternoon, in central Athens. The incidents started after a protest held by anti-authoritarian groups in solidarity with hunger strike prisoners protesting against type C maximum security prisons in Greece. About 600...

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ German allies are getting exasperated with the Greek government after his visit to Berlin, which led to much skepticism about his willingness to do anything in order to put an end to the country’s...

Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has become an “ambassador” for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens, said Greek-Australian Labor MP, Steve Dimopoulos, during his speech at a reception hosted by the Consul General of Greece in Melbourne, Christina...

The anti-drugs unit of the Cyprus police, YKAN, seized 100 kg of cocaine, the largest quantity of cocaine found in Cyprus, Police Chief Zacharias Chrysostomou said at a press conference on Friday. "It's a very important case because the 100...

The Greek Council of State rejected an injunction by the Nea Filadelfia-Halkidona municipality, Greece, and residents there against the construction of a new stadium for AEK FC, in a plenary decision behind closed doors, it was announced Friday. The municipality...