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Greek FinMin Tsakalotos: 'There Will Be Victories and Defeats in the Negotiation'

Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos expressed optimism that the government will overcome the obstacle of the negotiations with the creditors, on Sunday January 3rd, in an interview with Kathimerini. “In the negotiations there will be victories and defeats,” he said...

Kapa Research: Greek Citizens Appear Pessimistic about 2016

The Greeks are expecting the new year to be just as bad as the last on, according to survey results released by Kapa Research. The survey, published in the Greek newspaper To Vima, notes that 69.5% of respondents reported that...

Greek Island of Lesvos: Peace Symbol Made from Refugee Life Jackets

Volunteers from various non-governmental organizations located on the Greek island of Lesvos sent their own New Year message in a unique fashion. They collected more than 2,500 life jackets left behind by the refugees arriving on the island in...

Baby Boy Becomes First Refugee Casualty of 2016

A two year old baby boy has been reported as the first casualty of the refugee crisis in the Aegean after a boat carrying refugees sank near the Greek island of Agathonisi on Saturday, according to the Migrant Offshore...

10 Greeks Who Left Their Mark on 2015

2015 was a tough year for Greece, but these Greeks managed to distinguish themselves and excel in their professional fields as well as inspire others to continue fighting for their ideals. Here we present you the 10 Greeks that...

Syrian Refugee Passed Away Upon Her Arrival in Lesvos

A Syrian refugee passed away in the early hours of January 2, 2016, only moments after her arrival on the coast of the Greek island of Lesvos, south of Mytilene. The 60-year-old woman, reportedly suffered from serious heart disease and...

The New Year Sees More Migrants Make the Perilous Journey to Lesvos

New Year’s Day on the Greek island of Lesvos saw the arrival of more migrants, seeking sanctuary in Europe. Groups are continuing to make the hazardous crossing from Turkey, despite winter weather and increased border controls. More than a million people braved...

Greek Defense Minister: 'I Will Support Tsipras to the End'

Whoever wishes to support the government’s ruling majority is “welcome” to do so, said the Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos. He also commented on the ecumenical government scenarios, noting that in September, Greek people voted for the SYRIZA-ANEL coalition. The...

Greek Banker Became Rich Through Large-Scale Scam

A banker from Greece who had committed a large-scale scam reminiscent of Hollywood movie scripts was investigated by Greek police. The banker was working in a bank branch on the island of Salamis and he managed to extract large...

Nearly 4,000 Migrants Died Crossing the Mediterranean in 2015

For migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean trying to reach Europe, 2015 was the deadliest year on record, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). A total of 3,771 people are estimated to have died while making the perilous...