MPs are arguing the single property tax is still unfair despite arranged changes to the tax of empty properties.

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian says the bill “is an important step towards the prevention of genocides and other heinous crimes against humanity”.

The bill has passed after months of delays.

4,900 substitute teachers have been asked to fill the gaps.

Greece Prime Minister Antonis Samaras insists that the country could manage without additional loans from its European partners.

Empty houses and those not connected to electricity will be given tax breaks.

Swiss painter and author Christian Brechneff talks about his life-long affair with the Aegean island of Sifnos.

The country rose from 91st to 81st on the World Economic Forum chart.

Union research institute says recession and joblessness speed up the deterioration of the social security system.

It is the first tangible move toward offering relief after years of austerity.