Athens

Heavy rains, storms, hail and strong winds will mark the 3-day holiday period, according to an extraordinary meteorological report released by the Hellenic Meteorological Services.

The head of Amnesty International Greece, George Kosmopoulos accused the Greek authorities of denying the organisation access to the refugee reception centers and hot spots. Kosmopoulos said he had repeatedly contacted both the Ministry of Defence and Immigration but he was unable to cut through the red tape.

Children wandering around in a muddy camp. Thousands of people trapped in Idomeni just a breath away from FYROM which has sealed its border for days. The refugees, who have traveled thousands of kilometers seeking a better future in European countries, see their hopes fading day by day.

The Greek Minister for Labour, Social Insurance and Social Solidarity, George Katrougalos pensioners receiving an aggregate of up to 1,300 from their main and ancillary pensions would not be affected by the cuts in pensions under consideration with Greece’s lenders in Athens.

According to initial estimates included in the latest OECD report, the refugee crisis has cost the Greek economy 0.4 per cent of the country’s GDP in 2015. OECD General Secretary Angel Gurria presented the findings of the report to the Greek PM Alexis Tsipras, during his visit in Athens, Thursday.

Ankara and Athens are developing plans to create joint tour packages for distant destinations, such as China and India, Turkish Tourism Minister Mahir Ünal has said following meetings with his Greek counterpart, Elena Kontoura.

The Michelin Stars rating guide is considered the bible for the all gourmet lovers and bon viviers, with a history of food critique spanning over a century. It is something like the Nobel Prize for food. Suffice it to say that many chefs have lost their sleep, and even their minds (literally) over either getting that coveted Michelin Star or retaining it. It is a serious business.

Greek tourism revenues are seen rising again in 2016 but revenue growth hinges on a swift conclusion of the country's bailout review and an efficient handling of refugee flows, the country's main tourism association said on March 9.

About 60 members of Popular Unity occupied EU offices in Athens protesting against the arrival of the troika in Greece and EU decisions on refugee.

Among the demonstrators is the head Popular Unity Panagiotis Lafazanis and Mr. Stratoulis and Leotsakos. They are protesting against EU decisions which are turning Greece into a vast hotspot.

The prime ministers of Turkey and Greece discussed and agreed on multiple topics during meetings held in Turkey's Aegean coastal town of ?zmir on March 8, hours after Turkey and the European Union agreed on a draft agreement to combat the refugee crisis and boost Turkey's EU bid.