Greece
Greece
Big Mac Phenomenon in Relation to Greece’s Tragedy
Soccer club owner Makis Psomiadis – one of Greece’s most wanted men- was arrested after the anti-terrorist squad raided a luxurious villa in south Attica rented by Psomiadi’s friend, a thirty-eight year old former beauty Queen and model. For...
Economy
Venizelos to Hold Teleconference With Troika Sept 19
Officials from the European Union, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank, known as the troika, were expected to return to Athens on Monday after cutting short an inspection visit earlier this month to give Greece time...
Greece
Bourtzi Fortress to be Restored
Bourtzi, the famous fort that stands in a rock in the middle of the harbor of Nafplio, is to be restored and promoted following a study by the 25th Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities that was recently approved by Greece's...
Europe
Two Nations Cup: Greece-Turkey Friendship Bridge
A rowing race is going to take place in the Golden Horn of Constantinople on the 23rd of October, as part of the "Two Nations Cup" competition, something that will serve as a friendship bridge between Greece and...
Greece
Suicide Rate in Greece on the Rise
Suicide rates have been rising in Greece since the start of the economic crisis, according to statements to AMNA made by the head of 'Climax Plus', a suicide helpline operating under the auspices of the health and social solidarity...
Greece
Sheikh of Qatar Returns to Corfu; Interested in Buying Greek Islands
After severely interfering with the recession-hit economy of Greece, the bold and almighty leader of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, along with his PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, are...
Greece
From Father To Son, PASOK Celebrates its 37th Birthday
In 1974, a couple of months before the colonels' junta collapsed, current Prime Minister's father, Andreas Papandreou, left Toronto and returned home, in order to create the Pan-Hellenic So-cialist Movement, known as Pasok. Andrea's political "child" had a a tint of Marxism mixed with a nationalist and socialist agenda. Thirty seven...
Greece
Rubens Stolen in Belgium, Found in Greece
Greek officials say police have recovered a valuable 17th century painting by Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens, which was stolen a decade ago in Belgium.
Two Greeks have been arrested in the operation when they allegedly tried to sell the...
Greece
Students Protest Against New Education Reform
Athens' downtown Panepistimiou street was closed to traffic at noon Thursday as university students from all over the country rallied against reforms to higher education contained in a new framework law on tertiary education that went into effect on...
Economy
Greek Tax Changes that will Make Your Wallet Lighter…a Lot Lighter
Greek tax legislation changes resemble pretty much Latin American soap opera episodes[...]