The issue of the Greek debt relief and the IMF participation in the Greek programme will dominate the meeting of the Washington Group at Whistler, Canada. The meeting, to be held after the summit of finance ministers and central bank leaders of the seven largest industrialized countries (G7), will be take place with the participation … Περισσότερα
“Greece has made significant progress on the refugee issue,” executive director of Frontex, Fabrice Leggeri, said on Saturday in a statement to Der Spiegel. “Greece is still facing great challenges. The number of migrants is enormous and the pressure is huge. Frontex wants to support Greece,” he underlined. Asked on the refugees who are trying … Περισσότερα
The countdown for elections has already begun, New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis told the annual meeting of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV), while criticizing the government for missing “the development train.” The main opposition leader outlined his party’s program, which includes tax reduction, the reformation of the social insurance system with private sector input, … Περισσότερα
Greece and its people and economy went through hard times, but are rebounding, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in an address at the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) annual meeting in Athens. “We managed to change the image of the country decisively,” he said at the Athens Concert Hall. “Greece does not comprise a systemic … Περισσότερα
Foreign minister Nikos Kotzias will take part on Monday in the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels that will focus on Iran, Venezuela and Congo, among other issues, the Greek ministry said in a statement. On the sidelines of the meeting, the foreign ministers will hold a breakfast meeting with their FYROM counterpart Nikola … Περισσότερα
There is no problem with the Saronic Gulf, in regards to pollution levels from oil. People can swim where they swam before the tanker “Agia Zoni II” sank, Ioannis Hatzianestis, senior researcher at the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR) told Athens-Macedonian News Agency’s radio station Praktoreio 104.9 FM. We have sent a report with … Περισσότερα
New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis accused the government on Sunday of having signed a fourth bailout with creditors and ruled out teaming up with Syriza or Independent Greeks after the next national elections. Speaking to SKAI television, Mitsotakis said that he will aim to work with as many parties as possible, even if New Democracy … Περισσότερα
“Over time, we Greeks will defend freedom against everything and at all costs,” was the message sent by President Prokopis Pavlopoulos from Lasithi Plateau during an event marking 151 years from a battle held in the area in eastern Crete. The president highlighted that “the epic battle of Lasithi is an anthem to Cretans and … Περισσότερα
The facilities run by the Armed Forces on the islands of Kos, Lesvos and Samos accommodate an excessively high number of refugees/migrants. As announced by the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA) on Friday, the number of refugees staying at the 30 facilities it runs rose by 254 to 27,437 last Thursday. The three branches … Περισσότερα
“The prime minister who failed in all negotiations has the audacity to claim that the government is seeking to take back and not surrender a name to Skopje,” main opposition New Democracy (ND) said on Friday. “He probably considers that an unacceptable name such as ‘Macedonia of Ilinden’ is a victory for our country. All … Περισσότερα