Monthly Archives: April, 2014
Youth Olympic Flame Lit in Panathenaic Stadium
The ceremony of the Olympic flame for the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China in 2014 was held today, in an empty Panathenaic Stadium.
The...
Boy's Death Reveals Amusement Parks Operating Illegally in Greece
Greek police have revealed surprising information regarding a number of amusement parks set up illegally in Greece, while the uproar surrounding the tragic accident...
Greek Parliament Lifts Immunity of Four More Golden Dawn MPs
The Greek Parliament voted Wednesday to lift the parliamentary immunity of four more Golden Dawn MPs, on the grounds of participating and leading a criminal...
Reuters: Greece to Seek 50-Year Extension on Loan Repayment
Reuters revealed Wednesday that Greece is planning to ask for a 50-year extension to its repayment of loans from its international creditors.
“Greece will formally propose stretching...
Greek State to Stop Funding Unregistered Entities
As of May 1st, the Greek state will stop funding about 500 private legal entities that didn’t register in time for its latest census.
According to...
Tackling Tax Evasion: Bloomberg Follows Greece's Fraud Squad
In a recent story, a Bloomberg correspondent followed Greece's Financial Crime Unit (SDOE) performing random spot checks at several locations across Athens, unraveling step by step...
Traditional Greek Costumes Fashion Show in Toronto
One hundred and ten people of all ages will be dressing up in traditional Greek costumes this Sunday to take part in the celebration...
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Awards €16m in Grants
On April 29, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) presented its new round of grants in the areas of arts and culture, education, health and medicine,...
Greece Moves to Prevent Mobile Phone Theft
A new regulation concerning the operation of telecommunications providers attempts to stem the tide of mobile-phone theft in Greece.
Henceforth, a stolen mobile phone will be...
Chaos as Protest Farmers Give Away Produce at Street Markets
Thousands of citizens have rushed to the street markets of Athens and Thessaloniki Wednesday where farmers are handing out their produce for free in protest at reforms...