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Greece has said that it would not ask for a new rescue package from its international creditors if they would simply restructure its debt. Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said in an interview with a Greek newspaper Saturday that Greece...

By Andriana Petratos The newly elected leader of Turkish-occupied Northern Cyprus, Mustafa Akinci, during his sworn-in ceremony mentioned that he is willing to open up occupied Varosha in exchange for the reopening of Tymvos port and airport. During his address, Akinci said:...

The Greek government will abide by the Council of State's decision regarding the pension cuts of Greek citizens, assured Secretary General of Social Security Giorgos Romanias. “If the Council of State rules that cuts to basic and supplementary pensions made in...

Germans have a special responsibility to face with attention, sensitivity and understanding everything the country caused during the Nazi era, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a message for the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. "Those...

Greeks appear less satisfied with their lives, according to an OECD survey, which found that one in two citizens have expressed dissatisfaction with their daily routine. Specifically, according to the Better Life Index, the Greeks are less satisfied with life...

Greece still has a long road ahead, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said in an interview on Saturday, but ruled out a bankruptcy at this point. Even if Greece has not detailed its proposals for reforms, "we are on the right...

The Greek coalition government is currently working on new healthcare policies to expand free and subsidized health coverage. According to a ministerial decision uninsured Greeks and migrants residing legally in Greece who were denied healthcare in the past due to...

In the heart of Europe lies a well-oiled media machine, which can distribute information to all major media outlets across the continent in a matter of hours, affecting major political outcomes.

With prices on the Greek islands on a downward trend, The Mirror invited British travelers to take advantage of the pound’s strength against the euro and visit Greece. Specifically, the drop in prices reaches 22% compared to last year in the all-inclusive...

Another thirty meters of the eastern stoa, or colonnade, of the gymnasium at Ancient Olympia, Greece , has been revealed in excavations, the Greek Central Archaeological Council said, after a meeting that approved a study to drain rainwater from...

A new action set up to help Greece absorb more EU funding appears to have produced the first results, as the country absorbed nearly 183 million euros as of mid-March, when it began its work, it was revealed. According to data...

German President Joachim Gaucksaid that Germany should discuss the WWII reparations issue with Greece. Speaking in an interview published in this Saturday's edition of the Süddeutsche Zeitung, President Gauck expressed understanding for Athens' calls for compensation, saying that Germany should...

A witness to Yanis Varoufakis attack in Athens, said that the Greek Finanace minister informed the crowd of anarchists who attacked him that he is not part of the 'system' thus he won't survive long in Greece's political scene...

Minor rioting incidents involving Molotov cocktails occurred in central Athens, Greece, after the Labor Day rally ended. Anti-authoritarians threw Molotov cocktails in Propylaea and police responded by throwing stun grenades. Then, the group moved to Exarchia, where they turned over...

The bailout talks between Greece and its creditors will continue over the weekend, but it appears that Athens has no intention of moving forward with the multi-bill which would bring new measures on taxation, if the next bailout installment...