President of Greek Republic
Economy
Greek Families Ask Samaras and Papoulias to Adopt their Children
Several families that are a three-child household from a region in central Greece, called Almyros, made a symbolic move, indicative of their desperation. They asked the Greek Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras, the President of Greek Republic, Karolos Papoulias, as...
Economy
President of Greek Republic Waives Salary
The President of the Greek Republic Karolos Papoulias has decided Wednesday to waive his salary, as announced by Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos.
During a meeting between the two officials, Papoulias asked the Finance Minister to make all necessary arrangements.
According to...
Greece
Epiphany Celebrations Amidst Cold Windy Weather, Prayers and Boos
One of the oldest customs in the Orthodox Church’s Calendar is the tradition of Theofania, or Epiphany, which has been celebrated across Greece this year amidst terrible weather conditions, prayers and boos.
Despite the cold and the wind, several bold...