Greece
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New tax measures: Less brass in pocket for Greeks
Greek tax payers will be hit by a new series of tax measures and revenue raising initiatives were announced in Greece in an effort to address the impact of the economic slowdown on
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Mobile phone users fooled by scam
An advertising banner on a web page has lead to warnings about an internet scam in Greece.
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Greek bears to be protected from cars
The Greek Ministry of Environment has announced a series of measures to protect the endangered brown bears in northern Greece.
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A wedding where two stars meet
The wedding of a right wing politician to a reality tv compere made the news in Greece.
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Iranian protestors in Athens: ‘We dont want Dictator’
Iranians living in Athens took to the streets to protest against the disputed election results and recent violence in Iran.
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Police protest against violence against police
Greek police came out on the streets in protest against their targetted by protestors and terrorists.
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Greek journalist arrested in Iran
A Greek journalist covering the disputed Presidential elections in Iran has been arrested and imprisoned for allegedly exceeding his visa.
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Alavanos and Tsipras brawl over SYRIZA
Tensions continue in the leadership of the Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) following the European elections.
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New rules for smoking challenge old habits
The introduction of smoking bans in venues and bars in Greece on July 1 elicits a strong response amongst young Athenians.
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Greece swine flu cases include Greek Aussies
Greece’s H1/N1 flu cases increase and now include two recently arrived Greek Australians, a 14-year-old Greek Australian boy, a 43-year-old Greek Australian woman.