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Greek police nab 2 truck drivers smuggling in 20 migrants
Greek police say they have arrested a Turkish truck driver and a Bulgarian truck driver who were carrying a total of 20 migrants near Greece's northeastern land border with Turkey.
Police say Saturday that the Turkish driver was carrying eight Pakistanis, one Iraqi and one Syrian and the Bulgarian truck driver arrested Friday was carrying 10 Pakistani men.
Trump marks Greek Independence Day
President Donald Trump has marked Greek Independence Day with a rather ominous message.
At a White House reception, Trump said that in the years to come "we don't know what will be required to defend our freedom."
But he said it will take "great courage, and we will show it."
Greece in the 1980s: A correspondent remembers
The early 1980s were a good time to be a foreign correspondent in Greece, as long as you were thick-skinned, adaptable and had a sense of humor. The early, passionate days of Andreas Papandreou's leadership gave us plenty of material.
Brave 10-man Greece snatches vital point in Brussels
Costas Mitroglou scored from Greece's only shot to earn the national team a precious 1-1 draw in Belgium for the World Cup qualifiers that has boosted the Greek chances for a top-two finish, behind the Belgians.
EU27 sign Rome Summit declaration
Leaders hailed the visionary “war generation” of leaders from old foes France and Germany who signed the Treaty of Rome in the same room on March 25, 1957, along with Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands; some offered personal memories of their own generation’s debts to the expanding European Union.
Military parade for March 25 Independence Day in Athens (photos-video)
The military parade on occasion of Greek Independence Day took place at Syntagma Square in front of Greek Parliament Saturday. Before the large parade the President of the Hellenic Republic, Prokopis Pavlopoulos attended the traditional doxology, while Defence Minister Panos Kammenos was also present after returning from his visit to the US. Mr.
236 Turkish citizens sought asylum in Greece since coup attempt
A total of 236 Turkish citizens have sought asylum in Greece since the July 2016 failed coup attempt, marking a rising trend in the number of requests compared to previous years.
It Is Election Silence Day in Bulgaria
It is a day of refection in Bulgaria today before the early Parliamentary elections on March 26.
According to the decrees of the Electoral Code, political propaganda is strictly forbidden on the election silence day and those who violate the law are subject to sanctions.
Donald Trump: “Oh, do I love the Greeks” (photo)
It was all Greek at the White House on occasion of Greece’s March 25 annual Independence Day celebrations, with images of traditional Greek dances and the sound of the bouzouki filling the hall. President Donald Trump was present and enjoyed the Greek-American dance groups that showcased their skills at the event. “ I love the Greeks. Oh, do I love the Greeks.
Pope Francis thanks Greek PM for aiding poor
Pope Francis thanked Greek PM Alexis Tsipras for his stance in favour of the poor and socially weak people, as wells his handling of the refugee crisis, during their brief meeting at the Vatican, Friday night.
The pontiff was speaking in Rome at an EU summit to highlight the 60th anniversary of the bloc’s foundation.
Jean Claude Juncker to Tsipras: EU acquis communautaire already in effect in Greece
European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker responded to Greek PM Alexis Tsipras that the EU’s acquis communautaire is already in effect in Greece in a letter he made public, Friday.
EU's Juncker pushes for preliminary deal on Greek bailout by April 7
European Commission President Jean-Claude Claude said on Friday that eurozone lenders and Greece should reach a technical deal before a meeting of eurozone finance ministers on April 7.
Greece's primary surplus in 2016 higher than forecast, says EU official
Eurozone lenders estimate Greece had a primary surplus between 2 and 3 percent of its gross domestic product last year, much higher than the target set under its bailout program and more than previously forecast, an EU official told Reuters on Friday.
Reuters: Dijsselbloem’s possible fall from Eurogroup President and its impact on Greece
Jeroen Dijsselbloem’s position as as EuroGroup President could be on the line, according to Reuters folloiwng his demeaning remarks about southern Europea squandering money on “women and drinking”. From Reuters:
The 'smart city' of Trikala and the future of Greece
A visit this week to Trikala and meetings there with government and business leaders has reinforced my optimism about Greece's future and this country's rich endowment of human and natural resources.