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

Greece has become the laughing stock of Europe and the term “Greek statistics” is used widely and derisively, urgent reform is needed.

Dr Nick Economou reflects on the year that was in the national capital in 2009.

Olympiakos will meet French side Girondins de Bordeaux in the first knockout round of the Champions League while PAO drew Italian giants Roma in the next round of the Europa League

PAO proceed to the next round of the UEFA Europa League while AEK bow out after loss in Portugal.

Olympiakos and Maroussi scored significant away wins for the Euroleague this week, but Panathinaikos once again

Aris, Asteras Tripolis, Kavala, Atromitos, Xanthi, PAO, PAOK and Levadiakos were the winners in round 15 of the Greek Super League.

Students from Greek backgrounds who have done well in the 2009 VCE exams share their feelings with Neos Kosmos following the release of the exams results.

Professor Chris Mackie who has been appointed Director of the Research Centre for Greek Studies at La Trobe University, speaks to Neos Kosmos about his priorities for the centre.

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.