Greece
Economy
Greek FinMin Euclid Tsakalotos: Upbeat and Relieved After Eurogroup
Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos kicked off his press conference following the May 9 extraordinary Eurogroup meeting on Greece with optimism. "This was a very good eurogroup for Greece, and I think a very good eurogroup for Europe."
Speaking on...
Economy
Alexis Tsipras: There Is Another Way for Greece and for Europe
There is another way for Greece and for Europe, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday said referring to the crucial meeting of the Eurogroup and the decision to include the Greek debt in the agenda of the debate.
At the...
Economy
Eurogroup: Greek Debt Relief Comes With Contingency Measures Attached [video]
An emergency Eurogroup held on Greece Monday, May 9, ended with finance ministers of the eurozone welcoming the package of austerity measures that Greece agreed to though discussions would continue at the Eurogroup on May 24. Athens' proposal was...
Crime
Drug Bust: 15 Arrests in Huge Operation in Athens
A huge drug heist is underway by the Greek Drug squad. The operation has already resulted in the arrest of a 15 member ring -- including their leader who is a Balkan businessman and drug baron -- belonging to...
Economy
Bloomberg: IMF Is Right to Want Greek Debt Relief
The editorial board of Bloomberg news agency co-signed an opinion article, titled "The IMF Is Right About Greece." The article justifies the International Monetary Fund's indirect threat of leaving negotiations if debt relief is not given to Greece.
"The IMF's...
Fashion
Urbane Fashion Trending the Greek Goddess
Perhaps the 2016 Olympics has ignited the trend showing up everywhere from the runways to must-have wedding gowns. One thing is for sure, sheer goddess gowns inspired by Greek mythology are experiencing a major comeback. It's no wonder that Ancient Greece,...
Greece
Destination Evia: The Perfect Escape
When you want to experience true Greek culture and the country’s natural beauty, you go to an island that Greeks themselves vacation on, Evia. Evia is the second largest island of Greece, and is connected to the mainland by...
Greece
Bild: EU Official Points to Plan B Should EU-Turkey Refugee Deal Fall Through
German tabloid Bild reports on the existence of Plan B to deal with the refugee crisis should the deal between Turkey and the European Union fall through. The alternative plan examines the restriction of migrant flows without the participation...
Greece
Giola, Thasos Amongst Business Insider's List with 18 Incredible European Destinations
Business Insider has put together a list with the top 18 European destinations that tourists have not yet discovered, therefore making them enjoyable without hordes of travelers.
The list includes destinations from islands and beaches to villages and attractions from...
Art
Greece Looks to UN, International Courts to Win Back Parthenon Sculptures
As the 200th anniversary of the Parthenon marbles "captivity" in the British Museum approaches, Greece is looking to international justice for their repatriation.
Greece's Ministry of Culture is resorting to the United Nations and international courts in order to bring...