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‘We have told the Turks that illegal drilling is unacceptable,’ says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as protesters clash outside

The US gave its verbal support to Greece during the visit of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Athens. In joint statements made with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias …

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Greek government efforts to handle migration issues: stakeholder meetings for an effective EU policy

The migration issue and efforts by both the Greek government and the EU to manage the surge of migrant inflows to the Aegean islands is the focus of high-level meetings …

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Deaths outnumbered births: Greek population decline continued for the eighth consecutive year

Deaths in Greece outpaced the number of births in 2018 for the eighth consecutive year, according to data of the Hellenic Statistical Authority on Tuesday. The population registered a net …

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Hopes run high for Marijuana law reform in Greece

Last week was the first time that a Greek store selling marijuana paraphernalia, CBD Oil Shop, was blessed by a Greek Orthodox priest. Archbishop Ireneos of Crete, blessed CBC Oil …

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Coke adds strife with its ad campaign in Greece

Greek-owned beverage companies on Tuesday lodged an official complaint with the Greek Ministry of Culture regarding Coca Cola’s marketing strategy and use of Greek national symbols on its packaging. The …

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Thomas Cook collapse could cost Greek economy over €2.5 billion, survey estimates

Aside from the immediate repercussions of Thomas Cook’s collapse, the consequences are sure to be felt well into 2020. According to a survey released on Tuesday, the British global travel …

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Golden Dawn leadership soon to take the stand, six years after the murder of rapper Pavlos Fyssas

Golden Dawn members will take the stand, six years after rapper Pavlos Fyssas was murdered by Giorgos Roupakias, a self-proclaimed member of the group. Defence lawyers say that the party’s …

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Greek government’s ministerial meeting comes up with migration action plan following riots at refugee camp

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis chaired a four-hour interministerial meeting on Monday to examine the increased migratory influx of refugees and asylum seekers on Greek shores following the riots and …

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Refugee riots, fires, deaths as a result of ‘appalling’ conditions at Moria facility in Greece

Greek riot police clashed with angry migrants at the Moria facility on the eastern Aegean island of Lesvos following a fire sparked by rioting on Sunday. A woman and a …

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Greek real estate price hikes spark fears in locals

The Greek property market has witnessed a huge spike in rates. Data from online property ads network Spitogatos noted that the asking price of apartments in the Athens CBD posted …

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