Greece
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Ex-minister vows to name names in money laundering trial
Former Defense Minsiter Akis Tsochatzopoulos is in court over laundering kickbacks from procurement contracts
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PASOK admits party’s debt grew by 110 million euros over last decade
The party had consistently spent 30 per cent more than it earned over its time in power
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Cyprus capital controls to remain in place
A rush of withdrawals would put additional strain on the banks that Cyprus can hardly afford at the moment
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Greece to receive millions for tackling illegal immigration
Greece will get 86 million euros for curbing illegal immigration
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Former Greek PM’s mother fights Swiss account claim
Former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is suing three newspapers over claims she held a $550 million Swiss bank account
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As unemployment rises, Greeks still won’t take up menial jobs
Despite one of the highest unemployment rates in Europe, Greeks won’t consider labour jobs primarily staffed by migrants
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Investments Greek government’s key goal
PM prepares for China trip as Finance Minister Stournaras says much work still to do despite IMF’s adjustment praise
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Greeks moving to Germany in droves
34,100 Greeks moved to Germany in 2012 with a 43 per cent jump
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More than 230,000 euros in fines for food checks in build-up to Easter
Greek food stores and traders at meat markets were fined for selling sub-standard products
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Constitutional review may lead to Golden Dawn being outlawed
Public Order Minister Nikos Dendias is considering measures that could lead to far-right Golden Dawn being outlawed