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Greek Government Non-Paper on the Negotiations with the Country's Creditors

Ten points of political and technical content were outlined in a Greek government non-paper on Friday that assessed the latest negotiations with the country's creditors as positive and defined the direction of the work that will be carried out before...

Juncker: Greece, Eurogroup 'Far Away from Deal'

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker attempted to lower expectations on Friday for a successful conclusion to ongoing talks between Eurozone partners and Greece, saying the Eurogroup is “far away from a deal.” Whether a true depiction of reality or a bid...

Greece Should Exit the Euro

There is a serious political and economic clash going on deep inside the EU chambers. The newly elected Tsipras government has triggered a tsunami that may not be so easily contained. The northern states dominated by Germany and braced...

Greek FinMin: 'Troika's Methods Resemble CIA's Waterboarding'

Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis insists that a debt haircut is the best option for Greece. In an interview with German news magazine "Der Spiegel" he attacked the Troika using harsh words and even went as far as comparing...

Pink Flamingo Choreography Over Euboea

A series of beautiful photographs have been circulating the media over the last few hours. A group of flamingos with their characteristic pink plumage enjoyed the open sea in Euboea, Greece, before continuing their long migration journey to the South....

45 Dead in Greece Due to the Flu

Seasonal flu has peaked in Greece, claiming 45 lives over the last months, according to data released by the Hellenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO). Seasonal flu cases in Greece are expected to significantly increase over the coming weeks....

Greeks in Australia Support the Greek Gov’t

The Greek festivals scheduled to take place over the weekend in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia, will be used by members of the Greek Diaspora as a way to show their support and understanding toward Greece and the situation the country...

Dijsselbloem Pessimistic Over Negotiations with Greece

Eurogroup head Jeroen Dijsselbloem expressed concern over the negotiations between the Greek government and Greece’s European partners, according to ANP reports. In an article published today, the Dutch news agency underlines that Greece has many demands, but the real problem...

Foreign Media Reports on Tsipras-EU Negotiations

German media appear optimistic, yet cautious regarding the possibility of reaching an agreement between Athens and Brussels until the critical Eurogroup meeting on Monday, February 16. Meanwhile, other international media point out that after yesterday's summit Greece and Germany...

Greek-American Filmmaker Screens Documentary at Boston University

"In the ancient Greek myths, when a baby is born, the three fates pay him a visit. They've come to hand him its own unique destiny, his lot in life. As kids we loved listening to these stories. Little...

Economist: Grexit Unavoidable, Unless Tsipras Changes Course

Greece's exit from the euro zone is unavoidable, unless Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras changes course, an Economist report says. The leftist SYRIZA party won January's elections in Greece based on promises of cutting state debt and putting an end to...

Greek Folk Art Museum Receives Rare Donation from Canada

In a reception organized by the Consulate General of Greece in Vancouver and the Greek community of Victoria, a unique collection of Greek traditional costumes was donated to the Greek Folk Art Museum. The Consul General of Greece in Vancouver, Ilias...

Greece to Follow Different Strategy on Parthenon Marbles Repatriation

The new Greek government is considering a different strategy for claiming the Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum and will likely stop cooperating with Amal Alamuddin-Clooney and her law firm. The new Minister of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs Aristides Baltas...

Greek Energy Minister: 'Greece Supports Construction of TAP, IGB Pipelines'

The Greek government will support the construction of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) and the Gas Interconnector Greece-Bulgaria (IGB) pipeline and will work for the swiftest possible completion, Productive Reconstruction, Greek Environment and Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis said on...

Most Germans Want Greece in the Euro Zone

The majority of German citizens would like to see Greece remain in the euro zone, an attitude that has changed over the last three years. A new poll conducted for German public television ARD shows that 51 percent of respondents...