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Greece
Free Wi-Fi Hotspots in Greece by Mid 2015
The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure estimates that the first 4,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots will be ready in mid 2015.
The wi-fi hotspots will be initially providing free internet connection to 100 archaeological sites and museums, as well as 200 ports and...
Greece
International Media On Scenarios of a SYRIZA Govt in Greece
International media flirt more and more with the scenario of opposition party SYRIZA being the next government in Greece, in a way “forcing” banks, economists and analysts to prepare reports and examine the positive or negative economic effects of such...
Greece
Savoring Life of the Arcadian Land
Father of medicine Hippocrates said “let food be thy medicine” more than 2,400 years ago. One’s immune system needs natural food to produce internal medicine to keep us healthy. Greek cuisine, natural and unprocessed, is the basis of the...
Archaeology
No State Funding For Archaeological Digs
The glories of the ancient past remain perhaps the greatest source of national pride in Greece. And in the past, the government could support archaeological research and digs. But the debt crisis and subsequent austerity budget has slashed the...
Economy
Government Officials Play Down Expectations Ahead of Paris Talks
Government officials are traveling to Paris today, to hold talks with Greece's international creditors that will last until Thursday.
Following a meeting with Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos, Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis...
Greece
Greece Satisfied with EU Summit Decision
According to diplomatic representatives, the Heads of State and the Government of the European Union have expressed their satisfaction with the decision of the Summit in Brussels, which took place on August 30.
In regards to the issue of EU...
Economy
Greek Economy and Debt Dominate Samaras-Moscovici Meeting
Greek economy and the major unresolved issues, such as managing the country's debt, dominated a meeting on Wednesday between Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and Pierre Moscovici, the former French Finance Minister that France has currently put forward as...
Energy
Will Russian Tension Affect Gas Supply to Greece?
Forbes magazine said in an article that Greece is one of the countries that has appealed to the European Union for assistance, since its reliance on Russia's natural gas may result in energy shortages this coming winter.
According to the article, this...
Greece
Tons of Peaches Given to Charity
The Greek Agricultural Development Ministry announced on Tuesday that the tons of peaches left in refrigerators after the Russian embargo to Greek producers, will be distributed to charities, churches and other organizations, helping vulnerable social groups.
Greek farmers want procedures to...
Greece
EU Will Compensate Greek Peach Farmers
The European Union announced on Monday, August 18, its plans to reimburse European farmers hit by the Russian embargo. Even though the list includes producers of various vegetables and fruits, Greek peach producers were not a part of it....