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Greece Faces 1-Bln-Euro Tax Shortfall in January

Greek tax revenue in January 2015 was one 1 billion euros short of reaching the expected target (23%), causing a major setback for the newly elected government. According to Finance Ministry data, Greece only had 3.49 billion euros in tax revenue in...

Foreign Media Reports on Greece-Eurogroup Debate

German media noted that the atmosphere in the emergency Eurogroup meeting on February 11 was hostile but also modest, while most international news agencies state that there is hope that Europe and Greece will come to an agreement in...

The Greeks Turn the Tables

OpEd by David Marsh* Yanis Varoufakis is an unlikely minister from an impossible country heading for an improbable victory. When he strides, tieless and tireless, into the Brussels Eurogroup arena today, the Greek finance minister has the odds stacked against...

Artist Makes Poster of Varoufakis, Merkel 'Showdown'

Following the appearance of photoshopped images of Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis in social media, it was only a matter of time before graphic artists would take a shot at presenting the rising tension between the new Greek government...

Poll Shows Six in 10 Give Government 'Vote of Confidence'

Nearly six in 10 Greeks give the government a "vote of confidence" according to the findings of an ALCO poll unveiled on Tuesday, on the website topontiki.gr Replying to a question "Would you personally give the Greek government a vote...

Greek Gov’t Urged to Host Greeks in Ukraine Conflict Zones

The Federation of Greek Associations in Ukraine sent a letter to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras requesting that Greece provides temporary shelter for Greeks in Ukraine’s conflict zone, who are in need of immediate assistance. The letter described the tragic...

What if the Greeks Are Really Entitled to War Reparations?

"What if the Greeks are really entitled to war reparations?" This is the title of an article published today by German newspaper Bild. As it highlighted, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is willing to finance the social program his...

Greeks in Germany Organize Rally to Support Greek Gov’t

Greeks in Germany are calling on all the Diaspora members and European citizens to support the Greek government’s struggle against international creditors. Using the slogan “Europe with Democracy and Solidarity” they have organized a campaign through social media, in support of...

Greece, 6 Bankruptcies in Less Than 200 Years

Greece has been the center of attention for over two weeks, after the January 25 elections. Foreign media, news agencies, government officials and investors are watching the new Greek government closely, criticizing its every move. Furthermore, people around the world...

U.S. Urges EU Leaders to Compromise with Greece

The U.S. government urges Eurozone leaders to make compromises with Greece, noting that a possible Grexit could damage the global economy. Over the last two weeks the new Greek government has received Barrack Obama’s support, while Eurozone leaders, mainly...