Yannis Vroutsis
Economy
After EU Loss, Samaras Plans Shakeup
Following his coalition's defeat in European Parliament elections to the major opposition Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA), Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is mulling yet another rejiggering of his Cabinet and reportedly is even considering whether to ask other...
Economy
Troika, Greece Still At Odds On Reforms
Greece's hopes for a swift resolution to a disagreement over the extent and acceleration of reforms in return for continued rescue aid have been dimmed by a tough stance taken by international lenders who are squeezing the government to...
Greece
Maria Callas' House in Need of Repair
Maria Calla's house, a neoclassical building on 61 Patision and Skaramaga street, is being damaged year after year. The only hope for its rescue, is the interest of Athens Municipality.
After being questioned from Elias Panagiotaros, MP of Golden Dawn,...
Economy
Troika Talks Break Down Again
Continuing a repetitive pattern in which Greece's international lenders threaten to withhold funds unless reforms are made - to which Greece objects and then begins to implement slowly before there's another stall - talks between envoys from the Troika...
Greece
Manolada Wants 4,160 Greek Strawberry Pickers
Strawberry producers in South Manolada and Vouprasia are offering jobs to Greeks as strawberry pickers.
According to ilialive.gr, 4,160 workers are expected to submit an application to the Manpower Employment Organization (OAED) of Amaliada for the current and the new...
Economy
Greece Declares War on Unemployment
With unemployment at a record high 26.8 percent - more than 55 percent for those under 25 - and the likelihood it could hit 28-30 percent in the next year, Greece's uneasy coalition government said it's going to reverse...