Greece
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Leaked report suggests Greece could ban Golden Dawn
Report says there’s adequate legal grounds to outlaw any political organisation found to be engaging in racially motivated crimes
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Greek government, troika near deal
Demands for civil service cuts test coalition as PM meets with partners
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Tsipras calls for election to end austerity
Greek opposition SYRIZA leader calls for snap polls as ‘only way out’ of debt spiral.
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Papariga steps down from KKE
Aleka Papariga steps down from helm of Greek Communist Party after 22 years
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New FYROM name proposal dissatisfies Greece
The Greek government appeared dissatisfied following the presentation of a new proposal regarding the name of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)
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US investors plan creation of a Hellenic hedge fund
Third Point eyes investment in local companies and assets
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Onassis island sold to Russian oligarch
Athina Onassis Roussel, granddaughter of the Greek shipping tycoon is said to have sold the island for $146 million
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KKE leader may step down
Following 22 years at the helm of the Greek Communist Party (KKE) Aleka Papariga could be stepping down
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Police officer in central Athens caught receiving blackmail money
A police officer is facing charges of blackmail after being caught receiving 950 euros in marked bills