A substantial increase in the minimum number of years that Greeks will have to work to qualify for a basic state pension are on the way.

Human rights groups have slammed the Greek government for its latest crackdown on illegal immigration.

The key suspect in the land swap case involving Vatopedi Monastery, Abbot Ephraim, was given permission to leave the monastic community for medical treatment.

Officials say two local residents with burns and four firefighters with breathing problems have been hospitalised as a wildfire swept through the city of Megalopolis.

Residents and shopkeepers of neighborhoods with burgeoning migrant populations in Athens said that the sweeps had already made a difference.

Kouvelis opposes attempt to revive labor reserve scheme to reduce wage bill.

The Federal Minister met with prominent political and religious members in Cyprus on his week long trip.

A state-backed scheme for the voluntary repatriation of immigrants to their homelands aims to return 7,000 people to their countries of origin over the next year.

Coalition chiefs identify 10 assets to be sold first and set legislative priorities for next few weeks.

Performance suggests 2012 deficit target will be attained for the first time since 2010.