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Greek Farmers Determined to Block Athens with Tractors

Greek farmers continue their protest actions against the security funds bill, determined to bring their tractors to the Greek Parliament on Friday, despite police ban. A mass rally of farmers, professionals and workers is planned for Friday at Syntagma Square...

The Infamous 'Tsaki Tsan' Finally Caught

On Monday morning, the police finally managed to catch the infamous "Tsaki Tsan," a mobster that has been charged with a series of felonies since 2011. The 51-year-old wanted man had been charged in the past with 38 years in...

BBC2 TV Series to Travel Across Greece in Symi, Crete and Mount Athos

BBC2 released a new travel television series about Greece, which is scheduled to air every Sunday. The series’ host, Simon Reeve will travel across the country in various “exotic” places. The idea for the television series was formed a long time...

Greek Farmers Plan on Closing Roads Indefinitely, Gathering in Athens

Greek farmers unanimously decided to move their protests to Athens, according to farmer representatives from 68 roadblocks across Greece. According to the representatives, the farmers will travel to Athens with tractors and buses, where they plan on setting camp...

Greek Festival Showcases the 'Other Side' of Athens

While walking around Athens, people might easily see the ‘dark side’ of the city. The crisis, the homeless, and the trash present in many street corners, don’t paint the greatest picture. However, 42 Greek artists decided to organize a...

Pessimism at Athens Stock Exchange As Troika Reviews Greek Bailout Program

The Athens stock market experienced losses following the first meeting between Greek government officials and the country’s creditors, especially since there were no news on the negotiation front. After a day of light trading, the Athens stock exchange general index...

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...

Greece's 'Eviction' from Schengen Wasn't Discussed, Commissioner Avramopoulos Says

The issue of 'evicting' any member-state from the Schengen area was neither raised nor discussed, European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos said on Friday, while speaking at the Economist's 'The World in 2016 Gala Dinner' in...

Athens Virtual Reality Theater Presents Hagia Sophia History

The 1,500-year-old history of Hagia Sophia, the iconic world cultural heritage site and the most spectacular Orthodox cathedral in eastern Christendom, is showcased in a new 45-minute show at the Hellenic Cosmos Cultural Centre's dome-shaped Virtual Reality Theatre, 'Tholos', in...

Athens Mayor Signs Greece's First Same Gender Civil Partnership

In an historic day for the gay and lesbian community in Greece, Athens Mayor Kaminis signed on Monday the country's first same gender civil partnership. “As the first day that the law is being implemented, today is very important for...