Charities, churches and other organisations dealing with the welfare of vulnerable social groups will receive fruit destined for Russia.

Some of the migrants claim to have fallen victim to discrimination by staff at the centre who are alleged to have released other migrants with similar appeals.

Development Minister Nikos Dendias was assured that Germany would support Greece’s request to be allowed to use European Union structural funds to refinance business loans.

Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis will lead the Greek delegation to Paris.

Couples from China, the UK, Russia, India and elsewhere are flocking to the Greek islands.

The average monthly salary of a fulltime worker is down to 1,265 euros

Father Gervasios 83, has helped more than 15,000 inmates secure their freedom over a 40-year period.

Greek government officials are keen to show international creditors that Athens has honoured its commitments and met fiscal targets.

An ancient amphora was discovered in the luggage of two Germans leaving Milos

Market determined by low demand and excess supply, says study