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Gov't Signs Decree Opening Way to Development of Hellinikon

The presidential decree giving the go-ahead to the development of Hellinikon south of Athens, was signed by the relevant ministers on Friday, in the presence of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. The decree will need to be reviewed by the Council...

Air China to Start Direct Beijing-Athens Flights in September

Air China will start direct flights between Beijing and Athens as of September, according to a press release issued on Tuesday after a meeting between State Minister Alekos Flambouraris and Chinese Ambassador to Greece Zou Xiaoli at Maximos Mansion. The...

Greek Gov't Handouts to Pensioners, Islanders Not Discussed With Creditors

The Greek government has not asked for the creditors' approval to give out 617 million euros to low income pensioners because the money comes out of the surplus, said State Minister Alekos Flabouraris. Speaking on Alpha television on Friday morning,...

Greek Government Adopts New Measures for Refugee Crisis

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met today with his top ministers to discuss the refugee crisis that plagues Greece and to consider what additional measures can be taken, especially given EU’s pressure for more efficient border checks. Among others, Minister...

Petrol Bombs at Greek Minister’s Home

Makeshift petrol bombs were thrown outside the house of Greek State Minister Alekos Flabouraris in downtown Exarchia, Athens, by a group of unknown assailants, according to Greek police. The attack took place a few minutes past midnight, causing damage but...

SYRIZA Central Committee Secretary General Resigns

SYRIZA Central Committee Secretary General Tassos Koronakis submitted his resignation on Monday. Koronakis resigned during the meeting of the SYRIZA Political Secretariat. He stated that he will remain a party member and will continue to serve. According to sources, Koronakis will...

European Commissioner Avramopoulos Attends Greek Govt Meeting on Migration

A wider Greek government meeting on migration issues affecting the Greek islands and ways to deal with the problem took place at Greece's Interior Ministry on Thursday. The meeting was attended by European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos,...

Greek Riot Police Arrive in Kos to Tackle Migrant Issue

Extra riot police were dispatched to the Greek island of Kos as tension is rising due to the increased arrival of migrants and refugees. Furthermore, Greek State Minister Alekos Flabouraris decided to send a cruise liner on the island that...

Greek State Minister: 'Resorting to Snap Elections Soon Is a Possibility'

Greece may soon be forced to resort to elections once again, Greek State Minister Alekos Flabouraris said in an interview to newspaper "Epochi." "Elections, like a referendum, are democratic processes that are necessary when there are problems, so that the people can provide...

Greek Bailout Talks Expected to Start Tuesday

Greece will start talks with its international creditors over a new bailout package on Tuesday, while the mission chiefs will arrive in Athens with a couple of days delay for technical reasons. "The reasons for the delay are neither political...