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Police nets migrant smuggling gang
The Greek Police (ELAS) on Friday announced the arrest of nine suspected members of a major human trafficking racket moving migrants from Turkey to Greece, saying that five Greeks and four Pakistani nationals had been detained for questioning.
According to ELAS, the two suspected leaders of the racket are a Greek and a Bulgarian, both currently serving time in prison.
Lessons for citizens and politicians
As the hullabaloo dies down over the handover of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) to the Greek state, we should take the opportunity to ponder its future and the lessons we have learned.
Greece says expects Turkey to seek extradition of soldiers
Greece said on Friday it was expecting an extradition request from Turkey for two Turks who had claimed asylum and were suspected by Turkish authorities of a link to a coup attempt last July.
The two, who appeared to be members of the military, have been held at an undisclosed location in northern Greece since applying for asylum on February 20.
136 Turkish Diplomats Request Asylum in Germany
So far, a total of 136 citizens with diplomatic status have requested asylum in the Federal Republic of Germany, announced the German Foreign Ministry.
Tsipras says the era of austerity is over
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says the era of austerity is over for his country, painting a positive picture Friday of reforms the country has agreed to take after its latest bailout program ends in 2018.
Ancient Memes | Athens | February 26
Ancient Greece is the theme of Gagarin's Carnival party with live music from a trio of local acts on Sunday, February 26. Revelers are invited to pluck emblematic characters from ancient history books and give them a new story that jives with the present. Doors open at 10 p.m. and admission costs 7 euros.
IMF warns against pretending 'upayable debts' can be paid
In a not so subtle jab at European officials and their dealings with Greece, the IMF on Feb. 23 issued a warning against pretending that "unpayable debts" can be repaid.
In a blog written by the International Monetary Fund's chief Greece negotiator, its chief economist, and its general counsel, the fund rarely mentions the crisis-ridden country by name.
Vendema Luxury Resort in Santorini best romantic hotel in the world (photos)
Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort in Santorini has won the Most Romantic Resort Hotel Award in the world by travel site lovetravelawards.com for 2017. The announcements on the top hotel brands took place last week in Venice. Love Travel Awards reward the most romantic hotels in the world with the resort from Santorini being the only one from Greece.
Some 136 Turkish citizens with diplomatic status sought asylum in Germany: Ministry
More than 130 Turkish diplomatic passport holders, soldiers and their family members have sought refuge in Germany since the July 15, 2016 failed coup attempt, according to German government data in documents seen by Agence France-Presse on Feb. 24.
Greek pole dancer Mandy shows off her incredible abilities (photos-videos)
Pole dancing has gotten a pretty bad wrap over the years, and to be comletely honest, its infamy was not entirely unjustified. Whenever someone found out a young lady was into pole dancing their reflex reaction would be “a stripper in a sleazy bar”.
Merkel ready to alleviate Greek debt: Handelsblatt
German newspaper Handelsblatt reported that Chancellor Angela Merkel was ready to accept a possible debt relief for Greece, if Athens passed a series of additional measures. The newspaper claims it has information deriving from the phone contact between Mrs. Merkel and IMF Chief Christine Lagarde Thursday night that revolved around ways to solve the Greek issue.
The award-winning flavors of the Southern Aegean
Ask the average Northern European why they come on holiday to Greece and they'll likely mention three things: sun, sea and good food. It's no secret that Greece, and especially its islands with their innovative cuisine, can offer visitors memorable gastronomic experiences.
Concerns threaten bank profits
Last year may have signaled the return of Greece's systemic banks to profit after six consecutive years of historically high losses, but the delay in the second bailout review and uncertainty about the course of the economy are reducing the momentum for a really robust 2017 in the sector.
PM Alexis Tsipras says EuroGroup results were a great success in parliament
Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras dubbed the outcome of the February 20 EuroGroup meeting an exceptional success during his briefing of the Greek parliament on the course of negotiations with the country’s creditors. Negotiations. Mrs. Tsipras said what Greece achieved at the EuroGroup was out of the norm, as “we were used to only taking and not giving.
German Tour Operators: Demand for Greece is up
Bookings show an increased demand of Greece in summer, say German tour operators. According to Deutsche Welle, Germany’s largest tour operator, TUI registered a 4% increase in bookings for Greece in the current winter period and the coming summer, compared to the previous year.