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Statements of Party Leaders After 2nd Round of Greece ’s Presidential Election
Each deputy will be faced with the Greek people’s anxiety in the third round of the election for a President of the Republic, Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said after the end of the second round.
Samaras also called on...
Business
Greek Exportable Products Popular Abroad
Exports have played a key role in Greece’s economic recovery. During the recession, exports were necessary so that Greek companies could expand beyond the country’s borders. According to the official statistical data, Greek exports have shown a slight decrease...
Greece
Opinion Poll: SYRIZA Continues to Lead Over ND
Main opposition SYRIZA continues to lead over ruling New Democracy (ND) with 3.5 percentage points, according to an opinion poll conducted by Pulse RC for private TV Action24.
Citizens believe that SYRIZA would win Greece 's elections if we had...
Greece
DIMAR Deputy Founta Turns Independent
Democratic Left (DIMAR) deputy Niki Founta on Tuesday sent a letter to the Parliament President notifying him of her decision to resign from DIMAR parliamentary group and become an independent deputy.
“The deputy’s political stance and beliefs have been significantly...
Australia
Increase in Visa Costs for Spouses Will Affect Greeks in Australia
Greeks who are currently moving to Australia may face some economic difficulties after the recent increase in permanent partner and spouse travel visa costs that was announced by the Australian government.
The cost increase was part of the government’s measures...
Greece
SYRIZA-Democratic Left Leaders' Meeting Hints at Cooperation
The talks between SYRIZA chief Alexis Tsipras and Democratic Left president Fotis Kouvelis spurred new rumors of cooperation between the two parties ahead of the prospect of snap elections.
Kouvelis on Monday told party MPs and members that the two men have...
Greece
Greece ’s Presidential Election: Second Round Results Do Not Elect Stavros Dimas as Greek President
The second round of voting concluded with a negative result on the election of a new Greek President by the Greek Parliament a few minutes earlier. The only candidate nominated by the coalition government partners, New Democracy and PASOK,...
Business
Development Ministry: Political Uncertainty Halts Investments
Investors intending to place their money in Greece are waiting for the political uncertainty to clear, said Deputy Development Minister Notis Mitarakis. However, he added, some applications for entry into the fast-track system continue to come in.
"There is a...
Archaeology
National Archaeological Museum of Athens to Host Christmas Concert on December 24
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Greece, will host a Christmas concert, featuring string quartet "Arco dell'Arte," to celebrate the festive season, starting on Christmas Eve at noon.
The program presents three top Baroque concertos written for the Christmas holiday (A....
Greece
Greek Public Sector Employees to Assess New Evaluation System
Greek public sector employees will be able to evaluate the new performance evaluation system as of today, December 22, it was announced on Monday.
All public sector employees are called to anonymously answer eight questions on Greece's Administrative Reform Ministry...
Economy
SYRIZA Tables Draft Law for Restoring Christmas Bonus for Low Pensions
Greek main opposition SYRIZA, in a proposal led by party leader Alexis Tsipras, tabled a draft law in Greek Parliament on Monday for restoring the 13th 'Christmas bonus' pension for pensioners receiving less than 700 euros per month.
"SYRIZA is...
Economy
FinMin Hardouvelis: 'Greece will Regain Access to Markets in 2015'
The negotiations with the technical team of Greece's Troika of lenders "are on a good path and the government has managed to have a positive approach to most of the open issues," Greek Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis said...
Greece
Archbishop Ieronymos Urges SYRIZA Leader to Vote in Greek Presidential Ballot
According to Greek media, Archbishop Ieronymos allegedly urged SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras to vote for a new President in Parliament.
Tsipras visited the Dimitrios Center for Creative Activities of the Christian "Mission" where he had a 20-minute meeting with the Archbishop. Ieronymos told him...
Archaeology
Geophysical Mapping of the Casta Hill in Amphipolis
The Greek Culture Ministry issued an official statement on the geophysical and geological mapping of the Casta hill in Amphipolis where the Alexander the Great era tomb was discovered.
"The geophysical and geological mapping of Casta hill in Amphipolis started on November 11,...
Crime
Attempted Bribery Case of Greek MP Shelved by Prosecutor
The attempted bribery case involving financial adviser Giorgos Apostolopoulos and Greek MP Pavlos Chaikalis was shelved by the prosecutor due to inconclusive evidence.
At approximately 7:00 pm today, the case that shook Greece 's political scene during the last week, ended with appeals prosecutor Panagiotis Panagiotopoulos...