Greece
News –
Athens secures rescue funding
EUROZONE finance ministers agree to release 4 billion euros ($5.71 billion) in fresh aid to Greece, as part of a second bailout program.
News –
‘Ball in Greek court,’ says Rehn as progress on deal is confirmed
Greece likely to reach a deal with foreign lenders on its latest bailout review.
News –
Athens Mayor Kaminis attacked and hospitalised
After taking part in a meeting to discuss job transfers, dismissals of municipal employees.
News –
Compulsory HIV testing may be reintroduced
Foreign group describes health ministry move as ‘shocking development’.
News –
Child labour a rising concern in crisis-hit Greece
It is estimated that up to 100,000 children have been forced into the illegal labour market since the start of the Greek crisis.
News –
Stournaras: Greece could have been like Egypt
Finance minister says default and euro exit would have made Greece like Egypt.
News –
Retail turnover down 14.2% in April
Released Greek Statistics Authority data indicate that all sectors have been affected by the turnover fall.
News –
Hunger striker enters 31st day of protest
In detention since December 2010, anarchist Kostas Sakkas has had his remand extended beyond the legal limit and has not been put on trial for any offences.
News –
Samaras takes action on unemployed
Greece’s PM Antonis Samaras has called for action on joblessness in Europe
News –
Public sector talks seen as key to deal with troika
Troika deal within reach as talks on public sector reforms get under way