Greece
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Greece to protest over Turkey airspace encroachment
Greece is protesting Turkey’s move to reserve a large chunk of airspace over the Aegean Sea for military manoeuvres.
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PM denies Greece will seek third bailout
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras confident the country won’t have to seek a third international bailout after the four month extension period ends.
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Greece’s lenders skeptical on new bills
Four draft laws will be unveiled this week in order to tackle the social impact of the crisis.
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At least three GD MPs to be released ahead of trial
Golden Dawn leader Nikos Michaloliakos set to be released from custody soon as the maximum 18-month pre-detention period expires.
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Police crack down on fake art racket
92 paintings seized from the homes of two men accused of running an art forgery racket.
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Government raises concern over payment to IMF in March
Greece might delay payment to the International Monetary Fund if it cannot find the necessary money.
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‘Brain Drain’: The real tragedy for Greece
A report by American news network CNBC claims that the unprecedented “brain drain” that is taking place while ignored by most economists, hurts Greece the most.
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Tax Office to scrutinise bank accounts
The Greek Tax Office will search bank accounts to find hidden assets of wealthy depositors.
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Greek bank deposits plunge to lowest point since 2005
Deposits held by households and businesses fell 7.7 per cent in January.
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Ex-finance minister denies tampering with Lagarde list
“I categorically deny all the charges,” says former finance minister George Papaconstantinou.