Greece
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Cyber-commuting from Petralona to Manhattan
More people around the world work from home for companies based overseas.
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Stathis Livathinos appointed National Theater artistic director
Livathinos is replacing director Sotiris Hatzakis whose contract was terminated recently.
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Greek cash seen lasting into June, no EU deal imminent
Greek officials have played down fears of an imminent default as hopes receded of a deal with its creditors to release fresh aid.
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Talks move slowly as Athens eyes political deal
More work needs to be done before a deal can be reached with Greece’s creditors.
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Kerry says Cyprus dispute begging for a solution
US Secretary of State John Kerry says progress in peace talks is possible within the year.
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One migrant dies in Igoumenitsa, 164 rescued at sea
An Afghan man was killed when his body was caught in the axle of a bus heading to Italy.
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US pushing for Greek solution in ‘interest of entire world’
US officials aren’t convinced by European reassurances that the fallout from a Greek euro exit would be contained.
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Suspected traffickers in Rhodes wreck remanded
A man, a woman and a child died when the wooden sailing boat carrying 93 migrants smashed into rocks near the port of Rhodes.
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Tax cut for lump some payments
Finance Ministry considering offering a 10-15 per cent discount for those who choose to pay their income tax in a lump sum this year