Greece
Greece
Greece Has the Largest Number of Unemployed Graduates
Greece has the highest unemployment rate among graduates of higher education institutions, according to a publication in Forbes magazine, which relied on official data released by the OECD.
Specifically, according to Forbes, the percentage of Greek unemployed university graduates has risen...
Crime
Greek Justice Min: No Statute of Limitations on Lagarde List
Greek Justice Minister Nikos Paraskevopoulos said that the statute of limitations will not apply on the list of suspected tax evaders who have accounts in foreign banks.
"The statute of limitations will not apply on the Lagarde List. There is...
Greece
Shadow Falls Over Two Greek Ministers Who Allegedly Failed to Declare Assets
State Minister Alekos Flambouraris admitted that he was shareholder in a construction company in 2014, but sold his shares right before he was sworn in.
Flambouraris is one of the two cabinet members who were allegedly probed by the previous...
Diaspora
The Uniquely Greek Kiosks Soon to Become History
The renowned Greek kiosks that used to be found in every street corner selling newspapers, cigarettes, candy, soft drinks and other goods, are soon to become history as their licenses will not be renewed.
The new omnibus bill about to...
Greece
Greek Bus Driver Under Fire As 10 Year Old Boy Was Not Allowed On The Bus
A Greek bus driver in Greece has come under scrutiny for his decision to deny a ten-year old student on his bus following the end of the school day.
Protothema reports that a family in Ancient Korinthos, Peloponnese claims the driver denied the...
Economy
Greek Alternate FinMin: Despite Difficult Measures Greece Will Exit Recession
In the midst of high speculation that Greece will miss deficit targets required in the Bailout Deal, Greek Alternate Finance Minister Giorgos Chouliarakis commenced the discussion on the prior actions bill the Greek Parliament must legislate via a vote on Friday,...
Greece
Greek Island Ranked 3rd Best Car-Free City in the World
Business Insider wondered how the world would look without cars, traffic lights and lanes painted on the road.
After Paris successfully enforced its first ever car-free day on September 27th, the website made a list of 7 cities in countries around...
Cyprus
Cyprus Dispute: Cypriot President Meets with Turkish Cypriot Leader in Efforts Towards Peace
Government Spokesman Nikos Christodoulides has said that Cyprus talks have entered into sensitive time, adding that neither overenthusiasm nor disappointment is justified.
In statements to CNA, Christodoulides noted that during their meeting, on Monday, President Anastasiades mentioned to Turkish Cypriot leader...
Economy
European Commission President Pledges Assistance to Greece
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is committed to help Greece as the country is carrying out the agreements outlined in the new bailout package, Greek media reports.
The Greek parliament will have to adopt a series of prior actions during Friday's parliamentary vote...
Economy
Greece Could Miss Target On Bailout Actions; More Austerity Ahead
The Greek government could soon be under pressure to consider additional reforms and measures to achieve the agreed fiscal targets of the bailout deal, Greek media reports.
The representatives of Greece's international creditors are currently in Athens in preparation of Friday's parliament vote...