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There's No Room for Failure in a United Europe, Says European Commissioner for Migration Dimitris Avramopoulos

In an article posted today on the website of liberal.gr., European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Dimitris Avramopoulos emphasizes the importance of the European humanistic tradition and says it is something we all must be proud of,...

Athenians' Association Turns to the European Court of Human Rights for the Parthenon Marbles

The "Athenians' Association" has launched a lawsuit at the European Court of Human Rights against the United Kingdom for the Parthenon Marbles. According to the Association, the initiative to launch the lawsuit came when the board of directors was informed...

Refugees and Migrants Outnumber Residents in Kastelorizo; 60 Rescued in Alexandroupolis (video)

Over 700 migrants and refugees have arrived in Kastelorizo over the past few days, as traffickers have found a passage on the island. The small local community of Kastelorizo, which consists of about 200 people, has raised concerns regarding...

1st Kalamata Street Fashion Show to Take Place in April

The 1st Kalamata Street Fashion Show & 27210 Design Pop Ups has been organized under the initiative of the "Maria Callas" Music School of Kalamata Alumni Association with the support of the creative team of "Ladi Viosas" and the...

Greek PM to Meet With Disgruntled Farmers on Monday

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is to meet with farmers' representatives to discuss security funds and taxation issues at noon on Monday at Maximos Mansion, according to a government source. According to a statement issued by Minister of Rural Development...

Germany, France Assure that Greece Will Remain in Schengen

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande assured Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras that Greece will remain in the Schengen zone at least until March 6 when the next European Union extraordinary summit is scheduled. The two state leaders...

Elafonissi in Crete Voted 2nd Best Beach in Europe

The beach of Elafonissi located on the Greek island of Crete was ranked among the 14 best beaches in the world and the second best in Europe for 2016, according to the Travellers' Choice Awards -- the largest travel...

More Than 2,000 Refugees Land on Lesbos in One Day

A total of 2,090 refugees were rescued and brought to Lesbos island in the past 24 hours alone, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard. Authorities say that in the past three days more than 6,000 refugees and migrants were registered...

ECB’s Draghi: IMF’s Participation in the Greek Program Is ‘Highly Desirable’

The participation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Greece’s economic program is “highly desirable” as the organization has the expertise to assist in aid programs, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi told SYRIZA MEP Stelios Kouloglou in a...

EU Summit on Refugee Issue Positive for Greece, Gov't Sources Say

The first day of the European Union summit on the refugee crisis was positive for Greece, according to a government source. The 28 state leaders recognized the progress Greece has made in dealing with the refugee flows and particularly on the...