Monthly Archives: February, 2016
Varoufakis, a Man for All Seasons, to Advise Britain's Labour Party
Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis is advising Britain’s Labour Party on economic matters, its leader Jeremy Corbyn has revealed.
The flamboyant ex-minister, who is...
More Refugees and Migrants Arrive on Islands on Monday
Approximately 2,500 migrants and refugees have been identified and ready to depart from Lesvos to Piraeus or Kavala port.
1,450 refugees that arrived on Lesvos...
Pope Francis Praises Greece for Helping Refugees
Pope Francis called on Sunday for a united response to help refugees while praising Greece for its generosity in handling the massive inflow.
Addressing crowds...
Refugees Clash With Police at Greece-FYROM Border (video)
Hundreds of angry refugees tried to tear down the wire fence in the neutral zone between Greece and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and...
Greek Goods and Services Enter World’s Biggest Shopping Center
The soon to be biggest shopping center in the world "World Commerce Valley - YANJIAO International Trade City," that is currently under construction, is...
Services for New Greek Migrants by AGWS and GOCMV
The Australian Greek Welfare Society (AGWS) and the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV) have commenced the recently funded project for the...
Greek Fest Takes Over Melbourne and Sydney
Melboure and Syndey "dressed-up" in Greece for the weekend for the annual Greek Festival that took place in both cities.
The 29th Lonsdale Street Festival...
Greek PM Tsipras Clashes With Media Owner Over Alleged Bribe Attempt
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is at a war of words with media owner Stavros Psycharis over a meeting between the two and an...
Merkel: EU Can't Let Greece Plunge into Chaos Over Refugee Crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday that the European Union cannot allow Greece to plunge into "chaos" by shutting European borders to refugees.
Speaking...
European University Association Presents Refugees Welcome Map
As Europe struggles with the question of how to deal with the refugee crisis, the European University Association (EUA) has launched the Refugees Welcome...