Gerry Rice: IMF position has not changed
Answering press questions on Greece, Wednesday, the Fund’s spokesman Gerry Rice made the following comments: “Greece has legislated a strong package of reforms, which the […]
Genetic quirk in people from isolated Cretan villages is found to protect them against deadly heart disease
Daily Mail — People living in isolated Cretan mountains villages live long and healthy lives thanks to a unique gene that protects them against heart disease, […]
Greek government under fire for not implementing smoking ban law
Anti-smoking campaigners heavily criticised the Greek government for not implementing a 2008 law that prohibits smoking in public places EURACTIV.com reports from Athens. Speaking on […]
“No Greek debt relief needed if primary surplus above 3 percent/GDP for 20 years”
Reuters on Wednesday quoted a “confidential paper” prepared by European Stability Mechanism (ESM) which concludes that Greece will not need debt relief by European creditors if […]
Unparalleled Mediterranean views are the reason you should pick Crete
The Express — It can be a struggle deciding which Greek Island to head to on holiday, but Crete should definitely top the list. The […]
“Schaeuble a problem for europe”
Greek Reporter — Responding to the disappointing Eurogroup outcome on Greece, the Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament on Tuesday directed stinging criticism […]
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. […]
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 […]