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

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

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.

Envoys to leave Athens on Sunday, measures to be announced in September.

The Greek government sees the adoption of 11.5 billion euros in spending cuts for the next two years as part of a strategy to get the country out of the crisis.

Foreign minister heralds effort to improve Greek image abroad.

A day after a meeting of the government’s three coalition leaders ended in agreement for the implementation of 11.5 billion euros in budget cuts for 2013 and 2014.