Greece
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Coalition MPs push for compromise over president
PASOK MP Leonidas Grigorakos also called for an agreement.
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SYRIZA rules out political consensus before polls
In a sign of how sure they are of elections, SYRIZA officials are planning to convene on December 30 to discuss candidate lists.
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Stores wrecked in protests to be let off municipal fees
Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis proposes.
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Thessaloniki metro off track again
Attiko Metro wants the project to continue through a lawful process.
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Universities ask state to reverse mobility scheme
Greek universities might close due to a lack of funding and staff.
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Dimas draws 160 votes in first presidential ballot
Meanwhile seven Golden Dawn lawmakers were granted day release from Korydallos Prison to attend the vote.
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Amphipolis most searched word by Greeks on Google
Elections featured heavily in the top 10, with three references.
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Salaries have bottomed out this year
A rise expected in 2015 for the first time after a long period, according to the Hellenic Statistical.
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First presidential vote a litmus test for government
Speaking from Brussels, PASOK leader Evangelos Venizelos stressed the importance of political stability.
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Moscovici points to EC ‘preferences’ in Greece
He stressed that he does not want to interfere in Greek politics.