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Economy
U.S. Tax Avoidance Trumps Greek Tax Evasion
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Blatant corporate and personal tax evasion contributed to Greece’s debt crisis, but it's dwarfed by the tax avoidance of U.S. multinationals operating in countries like Australia.
Economy
Greek Prime Minister to U.S. Treasury Secretary: Deal Must Respect Greeks
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras had a phone conversation with the United States Secretary of Treasury Jacob Lew prior to Sunday's Euro Summit.
According to Reuters, a Greek government official said that Tsipras told Lew that willingness and commitment is...
Economy
White House: All Parties Involved Should Keep Greece in Eurozone
The White House said on Wednesday it believes all parties involved in negotiations over Greece's financial crisis want the country to stay in the Eurozone, according to Reuters.
White House spokesperson Josh Earnest told reporters on Air Force One that...
Economy
International Conference on Greece and Relations Between West and Russia in Delphi
Greece and the relations between the West and Russia will dominate an international conference taking place in Delphi this weekend, with the participation of internationally known personalities from Europe, Russia and the United States.
Among the participants are US economist...
Greece
U.S. Firms Interested in Greek-Designed Experimental Aircraft
A single-seat and ultra-lightweight aluminium aircraft made entirely of low-cost and alternative materials by a Greek policeman in the northern city of Florina, Greece, has drawn the attention of several American companies that seek to exploit its commercial value.
"Archon"...
Economy
Greece Optimistic About Deal, U.S. Watches Developments in Negotiations
Greek government officials appeared optimistic on Monday night that an agreement with creditors is possible within the next ten days, while the U.S. watches closely negotiations with European institutions and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Greek government spokesperson Gavriil Sakellaridis said...
Greece
Greek Defense Minister: 'United States Ask for Our Support on Russian Sanctions'
Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos said that the United States attempted to encourage Greece to support a new round of Russian sanctions but Athens still enjoys sharing religious and economic bonds with its "friend" and "ally," Moscow.
After his meeting with US Under...
Economy
How Much Gold Does Greece Have?
The World Gold Council published its latest report on the demand of gold and the quantities held by the 40 largest countries and institutions’ gold reserves.
“Top-line demand was broadly neutral – down just 11t (1%) despite substantial underlying differences across...
Cyprus
US Secretary of State Kerry: Cyprus Problem Begging for Solution
US Secretary of State John Kerry said yesterday that the Cyprus problem is begging for an international solution and progress in United Nations-backed peace talks. Speaking before a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu at the State Department, the US official...
Greece
US and Turkey Worried About 'November 17' Member Savvas Xeros' Possible Early Release
The United States and Turkey have expressed their concern regarding the scenarios that want former "November 17" member and convicted terrorist Savvas Xeros released due to health reasons. On Friday, the leftist-led Greek government has passed a new law according to which...