Hungary demands EU deploy border force to close Greek frontier
Reuters — Hungary will close its border with Croatia to stem the flow of thousands of migrants arriving daily unless European Union leaders agree on […]
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Greece fined 10 M euro for violating EU sewage directive
The European Court of Justice has fined the Greek state for not implementing a European Union directive on urban waste water treatment that was intended to […]
US pushes stalled Greece-Bulgaria pipeline to reduce Europe’s use of Russian gas
The United States has sent its special envoy and coordinator for international energy affairs, Amos Hochstein, to Athens, who met with Greek Energy Minister Panos […]
Chania farmers picket tax office – a forerunner of action to come.
Cretan farmers have started a campaign against the new tax measures the government has brought before parliament for approval. As an early warning of the […]
Steep hike in archaeological sites entry fee from 1 January
AP — Greek Central Archaeological Council approved an increase in ticket prices for archaeological sites and museums across the country, which travel agents say could […]
Capital controls relaxed for Greek Church
The Church of Greece will not have to abide by the same restrictions on cash withdrawals as the rest of Greeks according to a legislative […]
‘Most wanted’ human trafficker arrested by Greek coastguard off shores of Lesbos
ITV — A notorious human trafficker who made around €1 million (£746,000) in one day smuggling refugees from Turkey to Greece has been arrested since […]
Greek government suspends plans to hike tax on rental incomes
Reuters – Greece’s government suspended plans on Wednesday to increase tax on rental incomes after a public outcry, saying it was still negotiating with international […]
Unpopular measures spark protests – DW news video
Greece has a long list of reforms to get through, in exchange for cash from its international lenders. Parliament is going to vote on the […]
Greek MPs to vote on austerity bill ahead of first bailout review
The Greek parliament will vote this week on an omnibus bill cutting pensions, raising the retirement age and increasing punishments for tax evasion ahead of […]
ECB sets higher capital hurdle for Greek banks in stress tests
Reuters — The European Central Bank has set the capital threshold that top Greek banks must meet in a stress test higher than in earlier […]
Sitia: So hard to say goodbye !
Municipality of Sitia – Official tourism campaign Discover the authentic Crete Visit official Sitia’s tourism portal www.visitsitia.gr Production : Sitia Development Organisation (OAS S.A.)
The Independent: I didn’t think TTIP could get any scarier, but then I spoke to the EU official in charge of it
John Hilary writes: “I was recently granted a rare glimpse behind the official façade of the EU when I met with its Trade Commissioner in […]
As harvest time gets nearer a celebratory video is re-released (English titles)
The olive tree will always be here GAEA, one of the most successful extra virgin olive oil exporters in Greece , has re released a […]
Europe begins massive deportation of 400,000 illegal immigrants
The DC — The European Union has moved forward on deporting rejected asylum seekers to ease the pressure from the Syrian migration crisis. The interior […]