Greece
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Ex-arms chief faces magistrate
The former head of procurements at the Defense Ministry, Yiannis Sbokos pleaded his innocence.
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Coalition sees positives in Merkel visit
German Chancellor provides qualified support, words of encouragement to Athens.
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Merkel pledges support for Greece in Athens visit
As German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Greek PMs in Athens, thousands protest as police clash with rioters.
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Austerity delays exacerbate Greek recession
The extended wait for the latest package of austerity measures has had a clear negative impact on the broader economy.
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Greece eyes MoU with FYROM
Greece sought for a breakthrough in long-strained bilateral ties with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM).
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No sign of easing for food prices
Retail prices for basic commodities remain at particularly high levels in Greece, in spite of shrinking disposable incomes and a drop in demand.
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Ministers are called over ‘Lagarde list’
Votes in favor of Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras and three former ministers to reveal what they know about the so-called “Lagarde list”.
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What a joke!
The Greek Finance Department denies that it has been approached by Greeks living abroad who claim they have more than 600 billion dollars.
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Suicide of ex-minister probed by SDOE
Former Deputy Interior Minister Leonidas Tzanis, was found dead at his home in Volos.
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Samaras hoping for boost from Merkel visit to Athens on Tuesday
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras hailed on Friday as “very positive” the surprise decision by German Chancellor Angela Merkel to come to Athens.