Government investigation has been initiated after nine sailors were confirmed dead aboard a Greek cargo ship off a Venezuelan Caribbean island after the vessel caught fire.

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou underlined his government’s determination to social and economic reform as he wrapped up the five-day debate which saw Parliament pass the 20

PASOK and New Democracy trade accusations over the state of the economy

The publisher of To Vima and Ta Nea newspapers and head of Greece’s largest media group Lambrakis Press (DOL) died at the age of 75.

Athens’ A1 rating will be lowered due to Moody’s overall raiting of Greece, regardless of the city’s strong economic position.

Athens’ A1 rating may be lowered due to Moody’s overall position on Greece, regardless of the city’s strong economic position.

2009: a year that has seen stasis, criticism, scandal, acclaim and change in Greece.

Antonis Samaras has announced his appointments as shadow ministers for the environment, education and religious affairs, energy and natural resources and agriculture.

George Papandreou appealed for national unity to tackle the financial crisis sparked by the country’s crushing debt, as parliament began debating the 2010 budget.

New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras has announced who will fill key portfolios in his shadow cabinet.