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German FinMin Rejects Greek Debt Relief Talks Before 2018

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble acknowledged that Greece has made progress in reforms but, again, he rejected any talk on debt relief before 2018. Despite the Greek government's belief that creditors will negotiate debt easing measures before the end of the...

International Arrivals to Greek Airports Soar in Sept

International arrivals to Greek airports “soared” from January to September, according to data released by the Greek Tourist Organisation (SETE). More specifically, arrivals to the main airports of the country rose 7.6 percent in the 9-month period compared to...

Greek Migration Minister Defends Government's Handling of Refugees

Greece's Migration Policy Minister Yiannis Mouzalas defended the government's handling of the refugee crisis, although he admitted that some mistakes were made. Mouzalas spoke at the SYRIZA Conference on Saturday giving an unofficial report of the administration's handling of the...

Continuing Tremors Force Ioannina Citizens to Spend Night Outdoors

Several aftershocks that followed the 5.3 magnitude earthquake that shook Ioannina on Saturday night forced most citizens to spend the night on the streets and city squares. The main earthquake was followed by 4 more powerful aftershocks, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5...

5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Ioannina in Northern Greece

An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale hit northern Greece, near the city of Ioannina at 11:14pm local time according to the Athens Institute of Geodynamics. The epicenter was located 10km deep in the village of Pogoni, north west...

French President: IMF Chief was in Favor of Grexit

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde was in favor of Greece exiting the euro zone because its debt is unsustainable, wrote French President Francois Hollande in his new book entitled, 'A President Shouldn't Say That'. "Lagarde is in favor...

Six-Days-Long Swingers Party Begins on Monday on Crete

With the promise to romp wildly on the island where Zeus romped, SDC Travel that caters to swinging couples has organized a six-day swinging "marathon" on the island of Crete. So far 75 couples from around the world have booked...

Russian Woman Arrested at Athens Airport Carrying €2.3 Mln

Greek authorities on Friday arrested a Russian woman arriving at Athens International Airport from Moscow carrying with her about 2.3 million euros that were undeclared. The incident occurred at 11.45 am on Friday at Greek customs upon the arrival of...

SYRIZA Conference Continues with the "53" Asking for More Leftist Approach to Policies

The fraction of the "53" within SYRIZA claim that they will fight to pass amendments to political decisions that will have a more leftist approach. The second SYRIZA Conference entered the third day with cabinet members and MPs voicing their...

Greek Gov't Withdraws Amendment on TV Stations After Opposition Outcry

The Greek government was forced to withdraw a series of amendments on television licensing late on Friday. The amendments were tabled in parliament after an outcry from opposition parties and the press. According to an amendment State Minister Nikos Pappas attempted to...