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Novartis Case: The "Biggest Scandal in Modern Greece" or a Political Conspiracy?
The trade name Novartis has featured in Greek newspaper headlines for over a year now, almost as often as the controversial term "Macedonia."
The story...
Greek Minister Accused of Illegally Recording Phone Call with Central Banker
Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras on Tuesday called for the intervention of judicial authorities over the recording of a telephone call with a...
EU Commissioner Blasts Greek Health Minister for Smoking in Public
EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety launched a verbal attack on Monday against Greek deputy health minister Pavlos Polakis for smoking in public.
Vytenis Andrikaitis, who...
Greek Opposition Leader Warns Rule of Law "Under Threat"
Leader of the New Democracy (ND) Party Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned on Thursday that the separation of powers, and even democracy in Greece, are being undermined...
Greece's New Cabinet Members Sworn In (photos)
The new members of the Greek government were sworn in on Wednesday afternoon, in a ceremony held in the presence of President Prokopis Pavlopoulos...
Greece's Tsipras Announces Limited Cabinet Reshuffle
Greece's premier Alexis Tsipras announced a reshuffle of his government in an effort to reverse the tide as his SYRIZA party lags well behind...
More Greek Smokers Kick the Habit but Old Attitudes Linger
Held up as the exemplar of Greeks' refusal to kowtow to authority, the country's anti-smoking laws -- often flouted with abandon -- could come...
Greek Parliament Rejects Inquiry for 3 Ministers
The Greek parliament rejected on Thursday night a proposal by New Democracy to set up a special parliamentary committee to investigate a possible breach...
Greek Minister Flouts Anti-Smoking Law (photos)
An embarrassing photo has emerged of a Greek minister smoking indoors during an event in Thessaly as the government is supposedly trying to enforce widely-flouted...
Greek Political System Goes to War over Novartis Case
A fierce battle is expected to take place in the Greek parliament on Wednesday as political leaders speak and vote on the formation of...