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Greek PM Thanou: 'We Continue to Implement Measures on Migration'

"Our government has continued the implementation of the measures on migration, which had been initiated by previous governments," Greek caretaker Prime Minister Vassiliki Thanou said in an interview with ANA-MPA on Wednesday. "Despite the efforts to improve these measures, we are...

Greek Bailout Program to Be Evaluated in October According to Eurozone Official

The procedures for the first evaluation of the new bailout programme will start in October, a senior Eurozone official said on Wednesday. Apart from the technical issues of the evaluation, issues of political interest such as the IMF's role,...

FIBA Eurobasket 2015: Greece Defends Lead to Win Slovenia 83-72

Having already recorded three straight wins in the tournament's group stage, the Greek Men's Basketball team secured the first place in Group C in the FIBA Eurobasket 2015 with a 83-72 victory over Slovenia. The game was decisive for the fate of...

European Commission Chief Outlines Plan to Tackle Refugee Problem in Greece

"Europe is the baker on Kos who offers bread to hungry refugees; Europe is the people who welcome refugees at the Munich train station," said European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, addressing the European Parliament. In his first annual State of...

Private Investors Should Participate in Share Capital Increases of Greek Banks

Private investors should participate in the new share capital increases of the Greek banks and avoid the scenario of nationalization, a senior official of the country’s central bank said on Tuesday, following a meeting between Greek Finance Minister Giorgos...

European Commission Chief Warns: Greece Must Respect Bailout Agreement

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker warned that the new Greek government that will emerge from the September 20 elections must respect the bailout agreement. Juncker told the European Parliament on Wednesday that Greece's place in the Eurozone will not be...

5+1 Must See Hotspots in Chalkida, Greece

Chalkida, the capital of Euboea Island in Greece provides an island paradise close to Athens that is perfect for a Greek summer getaway, without breaking the bank.

Greece's Former Immigration Dep Makes Controversial Comment About Refugees

Former deputy minister of immigration policy Tasia Christodoulopoulou said that locals on Greek islands make a lot of money out of the refugee overflow. This was yet another controversial statement made by Christodoulopoulou who also said that the real influx...

Greek Elections: SYRIZA Lead Marginally in Polls, 4 Parties Fighting for Third Place

A new opinion poll published on Tuesday shows SYRIZA leading marginally over New Democracy, while four parties are fighting for the crucial third place. The survey, conducted by Pulse for Action 24 television, also shows that Alexis Tsipras leads, marginally...

State Funding for Party Election Campaigns Announced

The sum of 1,766,000 euros and the additional amount of 353,200 euros in campaign funding will be divided among the parties that elected MPs in the last general elections and MEPs to the European Parliament, respectively. The relevant act...