Greece
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Varoufakis turns to German politics
Yanis Varoufakis’ influence on the financial situation of Greece may have been viewed as mostly negative, however that doesn’t seem to stop him from pursuing his ideals. On Sunday, he …
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Gaining professional experience in Australia
Despina Arvanitaki spent her first month in Australia crying. “I had just realised what I had done; I had come to a country where I was alone, I couldn’t find …
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Heavy rainfall torments Lesvos island
The unusually heavy rainfall since Thursday on Lesvos island has seen several homes damaged, including part of the local infrastructure network, mainly roads connecting villages. Meteorologists said it is the …
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Greek parliament approves reduction of ENFIA and business tax
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, speaking of “class unilateralism” announced a planned reduction to the Uniform Real Estate Ownership Tax (ENFIA), in a effort to start implementing “positive” measures as Greece …
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Australians are investing more in Greece
Australia’s Ambassador to Greece Kate Logan had a meeting last week with Greece’s Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Yiannis Dragasakis to discuss trade relations between the two countries. Mr …
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Turkish threats undermining regional stability, says Greece
Following yet another round of provocative remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan earlier this week, the Greek Foreign Ministry issued a statement warning that such rhetoric from Ankara is …
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Simitis says he can’t be touched by personal attacks
Former Greek Prime Minister and ex-leader of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) from 1996 to 2004 Costas Simitis has responded to allegations implicating him in a money-laundering scandal. Simitis is …
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Greek researcher receives UNESCO medal for contribution to nanoscience
Director of Research at the National Centre for Scientific Research (NCSR) Demokritos Dr Androula Nasiopoulou, was recognised for her valuable her contribution to the development of nanoscienceand nanotechnologies by receiving an UNESCO …
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Greek cleaning lady that lied about certificate released from jail
A 53-year-old Greek woman who was employed as a cleaner after doctoring her primary school certificate made headlines worldwide last week following the court’s decision that sentenced her to jail …
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Greece home to best beach in the world
There’s no denying Greece is synonymous with beautiful beaches, and this week it was further cemented by online travel agency Flight Network. The Canadian-based website ranked 50 of the world’s …