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Bulgaria Transport Min Summons Greek Envoy as Border Blockade Continues
Greece's Ambassador to Bulgaria has been informed by the country's Transport Ministry of its concerns over the situation at the common border, officials say.
Sofia is now calling on Athens to secure a passage for transit trucks, with Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov having spoken to Greek counterpart Alexis Tsipras over the phone and urging him to "take measures".
EU to Greece: Secure your borders applying all Schengen rules
Following a positive opinion by the Schengen evaluation committee on Friday, the College of Commissioners has today adopted the Schengen Evaluation Report on Greece and a proposal for a Council Recommendation on addressing the serious deficiencies identified in the evaluation report on the application of Schengen rules in the field of management of the external borders by Greece.
More Migrant Deaths Recorded in January 2016, IOM Reports
Four times more deaths in the Mediterranean in January 2016 and thirteen times more arrivals in Greece and Italy have been recorded compared to the same month of 2015, the latest data of the international Organisation for Migration (IOM) shows.
Refugee issue is not only a Greek problem, PM Tsipras and PASOK leader Gennimata say
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met with PASOK leader Fofi Gennimata on Thursday to discuss about the refugee issue.
Deadly January For Refugees in Mediterranean
Fatalities among migrants and refugees in the Mediterranean in January topped 360 due to a particularly deadly final weekend of the month, when over 100 men, women in and children died in the waters off Greece, Turkey and Italy, the International Organization for Migrations said on Tuesday.
Greece’s lenders reject govt’s proposals on contributions increase
The representatives of the Institutions met at 11 a.m. with Labor Minister George Katrougalos to discuss social security reforms.
Their meeting lasted three hours, while Finance Minsiter Euclid Tsakalotos and Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism Minister George Stathakis were also present.
Gerovasili: Acun Ilicali and Alexis Tsipras met in the hallway after the match
During the press briefing government’s spokesperson Olga Gerovasili was asked about the possibility of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras granting a TV channel license to a Turkish channel.
Eurostat: Bulgaria's Unemployment Rate Was Below EU Average in December 2015
The latest figures of Eurostat released on Tuesday show that Bulgaria's unemployment rate was below the EU average in the last month of 2015.
In December last year, Bulgaria registered an unemployment rate of 8.8 %, with the EU average being 9 %.
Bulgaria's unemployment rate retained its level from November 2015, decreasing by 1.4 % compared to the same month in 2014.
Ai Weiwei recreates photo of drowned Syrian toddler Alan
Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has recreated the heartbreaking image of the drowned 3-year-old Syrian child, Alan Kurdi, by staging a photo of himself lying face down on a beach on Lesvos island, Greece.
Ai Weiwei closed his eyes and lay face down on a pebbled beach imitating the lifeless body of Alan who lost his life while trying to reach Greece with his family.
Who is the Turkish media mogul that wants to set up shop in Greece? (pics)
Turkish TV presenter/Turkish TV8 Channel owner Acun Ilicali dominated Greek press reports on Monday with talk of a meeting he had with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras regarding the acquisition of a TV license to operate in Greece.
Greece has the highest unemployment rate in Europe
The unemployment rate in the euro zone and EU fell in December for the 15th month running to its lowest level in a little more than four years, according to data published by European statistics agency Eurostat.
In December 2015, unemployment rate in euro zone fell to 10.4%, while unemployment rate in EU fell to 9%.
Hot Adele Exarchopoulos strikes again… in forbidden romance (pics + vid)
Adele Exarchopoulos, the French actress with the Greek roots (on her father’s side), strikes again following her leading performance in Blue is the Warmest Color, a role that led to worldwide fame. Now, the sensual actress is back with Eperdument (Down With Love) concerning love at a reformatory.
Xydakis: Greece and Germany should work together to tackle refugee crisis!
Alternate Foreign Minister Nikos Xydakis told Greece’s radio station, Praktorio 104.9, that Greece and Germany should partner together to confront the problems caused by the refugee crisis. “Germany has saved and received people regardless of what some extreme circles inside the country say and Germany is Greece’s ally and partner, they have a relation,” said Xydakis.
Protesting Greek Farmers Continue to Block Checkpoints Along Border with Bulgaria
The continuing protests of Greek farmers are expected to affect three checkpoints along the Bulgarian-Greek border on Tuesday.
Greek farmers have been protesting in the past weeks due to the suspension of subsidies and the planned social security reforms of the government, which foresee increase of tax and pension contributions.
Greek Parliament fails to decide on make-up of national media watchdog
The creation of a new Greek National Radio and Television Council (NCRTV – ESR) to act as an independent administrative authority to supervise and regulate the media market is currently at a deadlock while vagueness prevails following claims of Turkish business interests to bombard Greek radio frequencies.