Greece
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European Parliament election final results in Greece
The European election results in Greece provide a mixed bag for all of the major political parties in the run up to the national elections due within the next year
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Subsidy for Greek household energy-efficient airconditioners
The Greek government hopes a subsidy of up to 500 euros, or 30 percent of the retail price will lead to the installation of 60 000 new energy efficient air conditioners over the ne
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More inspectors added
100 additional inspectors will be employed to catch fare evaders on public transport in Athens.
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Greek broadcasting regulator bans reality show ‘The moment of truth’
A Greek reality show has been been banned in Greece for being offensive and demeaning for participants.
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Judicial noose closing on Siemens scandal suspects
The Siemens bribery scandal saw two Siemens officials being hospitalised and remanded following their testimony, the wife and three daughters of a fugitive executive arrested and a
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Athens climate change conference leads to declaration
A UNESCO sponsored international conference on climate change in Greece led to the signing of the Athens Declaration on Vulnerable Children and Climate Change.
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Greek voters apathetic on EU Elections
Greek expatriate voters disillusioned and apathetic about this Sunday’s EU elections.
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Greeks indifferent to European elections
Greek polls suggest that 59% of Greeks are not interested in the upcoming European elections, a figure that has the two major political parties worried about a low voter turnout.
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Euro election television debate a drab draw
The leaders of the five major political parties in Greece took part in a staged television debate which had little impact on popular sentiment in the run up to the upcoming Euorpea
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Amnesty is calling Greece to account
The annual global assessment of human rights conducted by Amnesty International has rated Greece as one of the worst of the 157 countries considered in the report.