Greece
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Taxis fares hike for ‘better service’
The Greek Government hopes that a 100% increase in fares over the next 12 months will encourage Greek taxi drivers to offer a better service to their passengers.
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Greek student dies in Italy’s L’Aquila earthquake
The earthquake in L’Aquila claims the life of a Greek student before help could arrive.
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Obama meets Ecumenical Patriarch
A private meeting between two leaders in Instanbul augurs well for Greece – US relations.
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Athens crippled by national strike
Athens was closed down by a 24 hour national strike called by Greece’s two major trade unions.
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Camera surveillance to battle crime in Athens
The Greek Government is increasing camera surveillance in a bid to increase public safety.
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Farmers protest
Protesting farmers pour milk on a street in front of the Greek Parliament during a demonstration against low meat and dairy prices in central Athens on Tuesday, ahead of Orthodox …
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Policeman injured
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Call for school jobs for priests
The Orthodox Church of Greece has called for compulsory religious education as a way of creating jobs for unemployed theology graduates.
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Building penalty may hit houses
The Greek government is implementing a plan to legalise households with illegal imiypaithria.