Eurogroup, IMF fail to agree on Greek debt – No conclusion of programme review
Euro zone finance ministers have failed to agree a deal with Greece which is needed to unlock the next instalment of its multi-billion euro bailout. […]
Month: May 2017
Ancient city of Aptera the subject of a special event in Athens
Tornos News — The ancient city of Aptera, one of the most important cities of Ancient Crete will be presented in an event that will […]
Deal between Greek power company, China’s CMEC on hold after Commission objection
Naftemporiki — A high-profile agreement between state-run Public Power Corp. (PPC) and Chinese utility operator CMEC is on hold, according to Greek Deputy Economy Minister […]
Euro zone, IMF to seek compromise on Greek debt deal Monday
Reuters — Euro zone finance ministers and the International Monetary Fund will seek a deal on Monday on Greek debt relief that balances the IMF’s […]
Latest austerity package ‘make or break’ for Greece says Bloomberg
Naftemporiki — Bloomberg paints a “make or break” dilemma for Greece’s government in the wake of the latest ratification of an austerity and reform-laced package […]
Pupils urged to return text books at the end of school year.
eKathimerini — The Education Ministry has launched a campaign to encourage children across the country to return their books to school so they can be […]
A donkey sanctuary in Agia Marina
By Steve Bott — You’ve all seen the adverts on TV. The sad neglected donkeys cared for by various rescue centres around the Mediterranean. Now […]
Incirlik crisis may mean enhanced NATO role for Greece’s Souda Bay
eKathimerini — An ongoing crisis between Turkey and its NATO allies in the West regarding the use of the Incirlik airbase, in the country’s southeast, […]
76 anniversary of the Battle of Crete commemorated in Crete and the world
The Battle of Crete began on the morning of 20 May 1941, when Nazi Germany began an airborne invasion of Crete. Greek forces and other […]
Register to vote in the UK election
Use this service to apply to register to vote or to: update your name, address or other details on the electoral register change your voting […]
“Greece without strays” and how to get there – The experience of Apokoronas
Over 70 Municipalities from around Greece and 58 Animal Welfare Associations, Police and Prosecuting authorities were represented in the 1st Conference of Municipalities and Animal Welfare Associations […]
Champion of Chania synagogue restoration dies, 85
eKathimerini — Nicholas Hannan-Stavroulakis, the man who famously fought for the restoration in 1999 of the Etz Hayyim Synagogue in the town of Chania, died […]
Greek parliament approves more austerity hoping for debt relief
Euronews — More pension cuts and tax hikes are on the way in Greece, after the country’s parliament approved a new round of austerity. Coming […]
British holidaymakers flock to the Greek isles, says Thomas Cook
Greece is the standout destination for British holidaymakers this summer, said Thomas Cook. Peter Fankhauser, chief executive, said he believed the growing demand this summer […]
Tourist dies falling into trench in Platanias
eKathimerini — A Finnish tourist has died after falling into a 2-metre deep ditch on the side of the road in the Platanias resort, west […]