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Shoukry heads to international conference in Greece
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry seeks to limit Islamophobia in European countries
In Pictures: Syrian refugees’ transit in Greece
By Maydaa Abo El-Nadar Due to its geographical position, Greece is one of the countries in the middle of the Syrian refugees’ crisis. Athens is the refugees’ lifeline to reach other countries that welcome them, such as Germany. Their journey to Athens starts mainly from Turkey passing through the Greek islands including Lesvos, Chios, Samos, …
Remote Greek village becomes doorway to Europe
At Greece’s northern border, a tiny settlement is the final stop in the country for hundreds of thousands of refugees on their way to Europe. Omaira Gill reports from Idomeni, population 154. Idomeni is a small village sitting within comfortable walking distance of Greece’s border with Macedonia. The 2011 census put its population at just …
Greece increases entry fees for historic monuments
If you plan to visit archaelogical sites in Greece next year, expect to pay more. It will soon cost 20 euros to visit the Acropolis and other famous sites in Athens, instead of the current 12 euros. Entry fees will also be increased for other places of historical interest. A ticket to enter Knossos, the …
Refugee crisis puts Athens on the brink
The flow of refugees through Greece is greater than ever, but bad weather and border closures threaten to strand thousands and stretch coping mechanisms beyond control. Pavlos Zafiropoulos reports from Athens. “The road was like a river. I saw babies ready to be swept away,” Maria Galinou of the Greek branch of the Salvation Army …
Tsipras: A second chance
Left-wing party leader Alexis Tsipras’ victory in Greece’s general elections was surprisingly clear. He has announced that he will continue to govern with right-wing populists ANEL as his coalition partner. Before midnight, the ex-prime minister – and now premier-elect – appeared in front of his supporters in the center of Athens to : Despite empty …
EU relaxed about Greek elections
Six weeks after settling a third bailout package, Brussels’ attention to Greece has waned, even as Sunday’s vote looms. Everyone hopes that a new government will implement the aid program without any more conflicts. For about half a year, meetings of eurozone finance ministers took place under the spell of the “G-word.” Yet Greece was …
EU Commissioners on Kos tell Greece to end the chaos
After the drowning of two children in the Aegean between Turkey and Kos, European Commissioners visited the Greek island
IMF changing tack on Greece
Latin Americans and Asians are happy that they do not need the help of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). But, Europe can no longer function without it. What’s behind the IMF’s interest in Greece?
ABK acquires 98.5% of Piraeus Bank
EFSA issued the approval on Wednesday
German factory orders surge in June
German industrial orders are up significantly in June, surprising analysts expecting more moderate growth amid economic turbulence in Greece and China. A weak euro has proven instrumental in filling German order books. German factory orders were up sharply by 2 percent in June, with a weak euro fueling strong global demand, the Economics Ministry said …
Falling Greek stocks weigh on Europen markets
Greece’s main stock index seemed to have stabilized by the time the markets closed on Tuesday, with shares closing down around 2.2 percent – a far cry from the record drop in share prices from the day before. The head of the Athens Stock Exchange, Socrates Lazaridis, said that most losses incurred on Tuesday were …
Effect of Greece’s economic crisis on people’s health
For the last several years, Greece has been going through a protracted and damaging economic crisis that has had profound consequences on the health of the Greek people. The economic crisis has predominantly impacted the health of vulnerable populations, with a rise in suicides and deaths due to mental and behavioural disorders. Although other European …
Living with Greece’s new tax increase
How are Greeks dealing with the country’s new value-added tax? Where are they cutting corners? As Marinathi Milona reports from Thessaloniki, many Greeks feel the increase is the right plan at the wrong time.
IMF’s Lagarde: Greek debt restructuring ‘inevitable’
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, has insisted that any new bailout program for Greece requires significant restructuring of the cash-strapped eurozone nation’s massive debt load. In an online press conference on Wednesday, Lagarde reiterated her view that any new plan for Greece had to include significant restructuring of the country’s debts …
Greece’s musical hero: Mikis Theodorakis turns 90
His impact not only on Greece's music but also its politics is unparalleled. As renowned Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis turns 90, singer Maria Farantouri recalls their years of close collaboration. Born on July 29, 1925 on the island of Chios, Mikis Theodorakis has seen nine decades of political developments in Greece – and continually responded to them in music. Often…
Can Greece invest its way out of the crisis?
Greece could surely use some economic growth – badly. But how? An evaluation of more than a hundred studies has revealed that public investment, even on credit, may just hold the key to long-term success. First of all, no one doubts that Greece is in need of fundamental reforms. It requires better administration, less corruption and more competition. It is…
Tourism Ministry requests its foreign offices intensify promotion of Egypt: Ministry official
Tourist numbers who visited Greece over past year exceeded 17 million tourists, making Egypt’s chances strong in attracting a large number to the coasts
Sweeping reform proposals for Greece crisis to be delivered before Sunday: Tsipras
Referendum held as obligations set by creditors were not generous enough to justify Tsipras crossing more red lines, says Merrill Lynch report
Why Germany should pay war reparations to Greece
By Dr Cesar Chelala In 1960, the then Federal Republic of Germany paid Greece DM115m on account of compensation for Nazi crimes. Greek governments stated that this was only a fraction of what is due on account of loss of life, damaged infrastructure, and the repayment of a forced loan the Nazis extracted on Greece in 1942. Recent statements by leading …
3 illegal immigrants die after boat sinks
Over 100 people arrested attempting to leave the country
Al-Sisi, Greek defence minister share concerns about Libya
President Al-Sisi met with Kammenos to discuss Libya and other regional issues
Egyptian, Greek defence ministers discuss military cooperation
Two ministers discussed regional issues and voiced their desire to improve security cooperation
Egyptian-born singer Demis Roussos dies at 68
Greek singer Demis Roussos, who was born in Alexandria, passed away early on 25 January
Egyptian-Greek tourism programme to receive tourists in both countries: Greek Ambassador
Japanese tourist travelling 12,000 km to visit Greece will also be able to visit Egypt without any additional costs according to new agreement
Shoukry reaffirms trilateral cooperation between Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus
The summit’s objective was to develop a tripartite partnership in various fields including “promoting peace, stability, security and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean in all fields (political, economic, trade, culture, tourism)”.
Egypt strengthens relations with India and Greece
International cooperation minister looks to build on previous cooperation to increase economic and investment ties
Greece, Cyprus to represent Egypt’s interests in EU
The three leaders discuss deepening cooperation in various fields
Egyptian, Cypriot, Greek foreign ministers meet in Nicosia
Talks occur on security, energy and tourism ahead of 8 November meeting in Cairo
Egyptian, Cypriot and Greek ministers call for regional cooperation
Ministerial meeting affirms policy agreement regarding regional instability