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Papoulias asks Tsipras for “minimum consensus of political forces”

The President is also scheduled to receive Prime Minister Samaras later in the day Monday, November 03, 2014

The scheduled meeting between President Karolos Papoulias and SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras took place at 14:45 on Monday...

Helmut Kohl: “Greece was prematurely accepted in the Eurozone”

The former German Chancellor lashes out against his successor Gerhard Schröder in his latest book Monday, November 03, 2014

In a new book to be published on Wednesday, the former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl has lashed out against his successor...

Coldest winter of the past decade to hit Greece this year

The anticyclones in western Europe will push the cold weather systems from the north to eastern Europe Monday, November 03, 2014

Meteorologists warn that this winter in Greece will be exceptionally cold and is expected to be the coldest winter of the past...

King Otto’s efforts for the return of Parthenon sculptures

General State Archives exhibition highlights the earliest efforts for the return of the stolen marbles Monday, November 03, 2014

According to a green envelope discovered in the General State Archives and which was entitled “Akropolis Von Athen”, under...

Papageorgopoulos claims innocence in latest open letter

The former mayor of Thessaloniki will be in the Felony Appeal Court on Tuesday for embezzlement charges Monday, November 03, 2014

The former mayor of Thessaloniki Vasilis Papageorgopoulos, who is held at the prison in Diavata, has published a new open...

Latest IOVE study shows an improvement of the Greek economy

The Foundation's study also documents a minor recovery of the economic climate in the Eurozone as a whole Monday, November 03, 2014

The Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research has published a study according to which there has been an improvement...

Lottery fever grips Greece as new jackpot promises 17 million euros

In the largest lottery jackpot, back in April 2010, three winners split 19 million euros Monday, November 03, 2014

Thousands have flocked to betting shops to pick their numbers for the upcoming jackpot lottery draw on Thursday, with 17...

Police: Lawyer shot and robbed in Penteli on Monday morning

The assailant wounded the lawyer in the head and stole a briefcase containing 30,000 euros Monday, November 03, 2014

The Police reported that a layer was robbed and wounded in the head, after being shot, on Monday morning in Penteli. According to...

Public Order Minister informs PM Samaras on recent trip to US

Mr. Kikilias discussed expanding cooperation on tackling terrorist threats with American officials Monday, November 03, 2014

The Minister of Public Order Vasilis Kikilias as informed the Prime Minister Antonis Samaras of his recent trip to the USA, where...

University administrative employees demonstrate against suspensions

Employee association warns of escalation of actions “until the last suspended colleague is reinstated” Monday, November 03, 2014

The administrative employees of Greek universities will demonstrate against the government’s ambitious suspension plans, with...

Cinemas packed out for 55th Thessaloniki film festival

Many cinemas were sold out in this year’s festival - Major buzz for "Modris" and "She's Lost Control" Monday, November 03, 2014

The 55th Film Festival of Thessaloniki is proving to be rather successful with many cinemas selling out and audience members...

Former Finance Ministry consultant claims ENFIA is unconstitutional

The controversial property ownership tax is said to conflict with provisions of equality and proportionality Monday, November 03, 2014

A former consultant for the Ministry of Finances has appealed to the Council of State against the controversial real estate...

Apple’s new iPhone 6 flies off the shelves in Greece

About 10,000 devices had been sold on the first two days since the official launch on the 31st of October Monday, November 03, 2014

About 10,000 of Apple’s new mobile phones, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6+, have been sold so far, ever since being launched in...

Defendant in major heroin cartel case applies for bail

The former wife of the ship-owner claims to have been unaware of the heroin recovered from her home Monday, November 03, 2014

The 40-year-old former wife of a ship-owner who was arrested in June over her suspected involvement in a heroin cartel has...

Business owners pleased with traffic generated by mid-season sales

The ESEE president argues that good weather and low prices attracted shoppers to the commercial districts Monday, November 03, 2014

The mid-season sale season officially begun on Saturday and Sunday, with shop owners expressing their content about the...

President Papoulias to meet Samaras and Tsipras on Monday

The PM will meet the President after the new Ministers of National Defense and Growth are sworn in today Monday, November 03, 2014

The President Karolos Papoulias is scheduled to meet with the leader of the main opposition Alexis Tsipras today at 14:45, while...

Gambling of shame

Sunday, November 02, 2014

To Vima and Ta Nea have consistently and adamantly taken a stance against gambling. The decks, roulette, dices, betting and...

One reform alone is enough...

Sunday, November 02, 2014

The Greek crisis is going from... crisis to crisis. Every now and again it appears that we are about to get a break, something...

Amphipolis tomb: Archeologists uncover artificial ditch and marble door

The Ministry of Culture issued a statement regarding the latest excavation efforts in Amphipols Friday, October 31, 2014

The Ministry of Culture has announced that the archeological teams have uncovered an artificial ditch in the enigmatic tomb in...

Dendias to succeed Avramopoulos as Minister of National Defense

PM Samaras and Avramopoulos arranged afternoon meeting to discuss next National Defense Minister Friday, October 31, 2014

The new Minister of National Defense is going to be Nikos Dendias, who will be replaced at the Ministry of Growth by MP...

ELSTAT: Gross disposable income down by 14 billion euros in 2013

The significant reduction is attributed to cuts in wages and social benefits available to households Friday, October 31, 2014

The Greek statistics authority ELSTAT has published a study according to which wage and benefits cuts resulted in a...

Police called out to clear Esphigmenou Monastery delegation

Court order resolves the clash between two brotherhoods laying claim to the Monastery on Mount Athos Friday, October 31, 2014

A police operation took place on Friday morning in order to vacate the delegation of the Esphigmenou Monastery of Mount Athos...

Technical Chamber claims true value of “Elliniko” is 3 billion euros

The site of the former airport was sold to Lamda Development for about a third of its actual value Friday, October 31, 2014

The Technical Chamber of Greece has published a report, according to which the Elliniko-Agios Kosmas development has been...

New primary school planning involves less work and better preparation

The National Education Council will convene next week to discuss changes to the primary school curriculum Friday, October 31, 2014

The Ministry of Education is preparing a series of changes in primary schools in an effort to reduce the work load on students...

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