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Efforts to solve the Cyprus problem in 2014, took off on an optimistic note but ended with Cyprus suspending its participation in the UN-led talks due to Turkey`s provocative actions. The year was marked by an increased U.S. involvement on...

Tears of relief, cries of joy, tight hugs and hysterical laughter are shown in the pictures of the Norman Atlantic ferry fire survivors, while victims are reunited with their families. The first wave of Greek survivors of the fatal sea...

Eurozone is no longer obligated to rescue Greece and the country is of no "systemic importance" to the common currency bloc, said Michael Fuchs, deputy parliamentary floor leader of Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats. The comments were made in a Rheinische Post interview...

The presidential decree for the dissolution of Greece 's Parliament and the declaration of general elections was posted on Wednesday morning outside the parliament building. According to the decree, the first session of the new Greek parliament will take place...

The investigation process to determine the causes of the Norman Atlantic sea tragedy has begun as all 22 crew members will be testifying to Italian authorities today. The ship's crew has been transferred to the port of Brindisi by Italian warship...

A new Greek crisis is on the horizon after the snap general elections that could bring leftist SYRIZA to power which may lead the country to a direct confrontation with its international creditors, according to the Financial Times. The elections in...

Yesterday's heavy snowfall has covered most of Greece in snow, causing traffic jams and leaving cars trapped in provincial highways for hours. National highways and provincial roads in Peloponnese have been affected the most by the extreme weather conditions. In...

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras lashed out at main opposition Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) accusing it of ignorance and arrogance, and expressed optimism that his party New Democracy (ND) will win the elections using truth and responsibility as weapons. Addressing...

Feverish preparations for the upcoming general elections were underway within main opposition Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA), as the party geared up its election campaign, discussed candidates and possible alliances, as well as preparations for negotiating with Greece 's creditors...

World’s most used search engine, Google, announced earlier this month the top Internet searches of its Greek users for 2014. As the company explained, the results of the research concern the year's fastest rising searches and gives a fair image...

The Hellenic Cultural Center in Moscow is organizing an international photography contest called "Greece: Moments of Personal Happiness." The contest is in collaboration with two Russian cultural institutions, the Library of Foreign Literature "Dante Alighieri" and the Photography Club "M-53." The contest...

There is no doubt that 2014 was an eventful year for Greece. Earthquakes, terrorists, and historic archaeological discoveries were just some of this year's most significant moments for the country. Here's a list of the 10 most significant moments...

The number of Greek survivors off the burning ferryboat "Norman Atlantic," has risen to 235 while the fate of dozens of passengers, due to the continuing confusion with the official passengers list remains unknown. Within the following hours, Italian navy...

The Department of Informatics and Telecommunications of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (UoA) suffered extensive vandalism on Friday, December 26, between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. During that day the building was closed and unguarded due to...

The municipal services of major Greek cities on Monday said they were fully ready to provide support to the homeless during the upcoming cold snap, which is forecasted to hit Greece in the next few hours. In Athens, the municipal...