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Tsipras and Pavlopoulos To Reportedly Skip Piraeus Theofaneia Day due to Metropolitan's Comments on Homosexuals

The dispute between the Greek Orthodox Church and the Greek state over the same-sex cohabitation agreement continues into the new year. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will reportedly skip visiting Piraeus for the annual "Theofaneia" day due to recent comments made by the...

Shiites and Sunnis to Protest Outside of Saudi Embassy in Athens

A group of Muslims will carry out a protest outside Saudi Arabia's embassy in Athens on Wednesday, in response to the recent execution of a Shiite cleric by Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, had been an outspoken critic of the Sunni...

Creditors Disagree with Greece's Proposals on Security Fund Reform

There are several differences between Greece and creditors regarding security fund reforms after the Greek government made its proposal public on Monday. Athens is bound to overhaul its security fund system as an important part of the bailout program requirements....

Greek Government Attacks Political Opposition Over Pension Reform Stance

A day following the leak of the Greek government's 170 page proposal to reform the Greek pension system,   Greek Government spokeswoman Olga Gerovasili attacked the other political parties for their refusal to support the reform push. While the reform...

Government Focused on Reopening Industries in Greece to Promote Growth

The investment opportunities for new entrepreneurs and the creation of new job positions via the re-opening of industries that have interrupted their operation in previous years is one of the government's targets, stated Deputy Economy Minister responsible for Industry...

Athens Opens Way for First Crematorium in Greece

The City of Athens has made a crucial step in opening the way for the establishment of crematoria in Greece by issuing an invitation for bids for a building to house the first crematorium. The building must be no smaller...

General Inspector of Public Administration Decisions Questioned as His Term in Office has Ended

The plenary session of the State Council will decide whether the General Inspector of Public Administration Leandros Rakintzis remains legally in his position and issues administrative acts despite the fact that his term ended in September 2009. Rakintzis became General...

British Actress Vanessa Redgrave Visits Refugee Centers in Greece

British actress Vanessa Redgrave is in Athens in order to visit refugee and migrant hospitality facilities on Tuesday. The award-winning actress is also known for her activism. On Tuesday, at noon, she will visit the refugee hospitality camp in Eleonas,...

Greek Farmers Warn of Protests Due to New Government Measures

Northern Greek farmers are currently on standby, ready to take to the streets if necessary. A warning had already been sent to the government, about further protests due to the changes to the tax and pension status of farmers,...

21 Drowned Migrants and Refugees En Route to Lesvos Wash Up on Turkey’s Aegean Coast

The bodies of 21 migrants and refugees who were attempting to cross from Turkey to the Greek islands when their boat capsized due to the rainy weather conditions, washed up in the Aegean district of Ayvalık, Turkey on Tuesday, Greek media reports. The boat transporting migrants...