Yearly Archives: 2015
Greek PM Tsipras: 'February Is a Critical Month'
"The government will be ready for the institutional evaluation", Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Thursday during a brief discussion with reporters at Maximos...
Europe’s Migrant Challenge Expected to Continue Into 2016
Europe in 2015 faced its most severe migration crisis in centuries as an estimated one million people – mostly Muslims – fled war in...
Year in Review: 10 Significant Moments for Greece in 2015
There is no doubt that 2015 was an eventful year for Greece. The economic crisis continued to plague the country, while the election of the...
Bank of Greece Marks Significant Reduction in Deposits in November
A significant reduction was noticed in business and household deposits in Greece in November 2015.
According to data from the Bank of Greece, the total...
Technological Institutions Upgraded to Universities of Applied Sciences
Deputy Minister of Education Sia Anagnostopoulou stated that the Greek government has proposed an upgrade to Technological Institutions being renamed and restructured as Universities...
Gucci 'Dresses' Parthenon Sculptures; UNESCO Reacts
The birth of Athena and Dionysus in colorful shorts carrying a handbag while taking a selfie, were only a few of the videos uploaded...
Refugee Crisis in Athens Is Out of Control
Victoria Square in Athens has turned into a makeshift camping area for refugees, while the weather conditions in the country have taken a turn...
Obstructing Public Transportation Routes Could Land You Behind Bars
The Greek Government decided to tighten the legislation regarding the obstruction of public transport. In particular the Greek Government with an amendment that was...
Refugee Baby Passes Away at Registration Camp in Lesvos
A seven-month-old Syrian baby temporarily staying with his/her family in a refugee registration camp on the island of Lesvos, Greece died today of natural...
Greek Court of Audit Grants Retired MPs Up to €100,000 in Back Pensions
Greece's Court of Audit has decided that retired members of parliament are entitled to up to 100,000 euros in pension pay retroactively, according to...