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The dark side of ISIS: Was “Maximos” responsible for creating jihadi cells in Europe?
Two men traveling with Swedish passports were arrested at Alexandroupolis, near the Turkish border, while trying to enter Turkey. The arrests of Bosnian Mirsad Bektasevic, aged 29, and Yemeni Al Hasani Amer, aged 20, on Thursday have put Greek authorities on high alert.
Greece’s ‘quartet’ of lenders want to play requiem on hiring ‘wives’ and ‘cousins’
Monday marks the start of negotiations between the Greek government and “quartet” of lenders from the European Commission, European Central Bank, European Stability Mechanism and International Monetary Fund.
Cham Party Eyes Cabinet Post in Albania
The Party for Justice, Integration and Unity, PDIU, which lobbies for the rights of the Cham community in Albania - postwar expellees from Greece - is seeking a ministry in the country's government for the first time.
Woman builds career using dressed up dick pics (pics + vid)
Portrayals of the human body say a lot about the way society views itself. In Ancient Greece, the naked physique represented sheer perfection, but times have changed and Soraya pokes fun at the social media trend of sending private parts by gaining inspiration from it. The idea for the penis-themed fashion photo shoot came when she was single. As she says:
Conflicting reports over Turkey's southeast, says HRW director
Conflicting reports from locals, rights groups, the media and the government make it almost impossible to find the truth of what is going on in curfew-stricken areas of southeast Turkey, Human Rights Watch (HRW) Director Kenneth Roth has told daily Hürriyet in an exclusive interview.
Hard to find truth about Turkey's restive southeast, says HRW director
Conflicting reports from locals, rights groups, the media and the government make it almost impossible to find the truth of what is going on in curfew-stricken areas of southeast Turkey, Human Rights Watch (HRW) Director Kenneth Roth has told daily Hürriyet in an exclusive interview.
Gov’t to use Hellenic Armed Forces to solve refugee issue
The Greek government decided to ask the help of the Hellenic Armed Forces in order to complete in 15 days all the actions required so as to comply with its commitments on the refugee issue following the 3-month deadline EU has given to Greece.
We are moving to the restructuring of our country, PM Tsipras says
“We are moving to the restructuring of our country, overcoming the crisis and recovering our sovereignty,” Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in an article to “Avghi” newspaper on Sunday.
“Greece will make the big step forward. It will win the battle of democracy, restructuring, social justice and solidarity, paving the way for Europe to follow suit,” he underlined.
Two suspected jihadists en route to Turkey arrested in Greece: Police
Two men with Swedish passports and carrying machetes and other "combat paraphernalia" have been arrested in Greece, suspected of links to jihadist groups, Greek police sources said on Jan. 31.
Children wash up dead on Turkish beaches (graphic content)
At least 37 migrants, mostly women and children, drowned yesterday attempting to cross the sea from Turkey to reach Greece.
Turkish authorities announced that at least 37 refugees were dead, while they managed to rescue 75 people.
Fly above the impressive Tsakona bridge (vid)
The impressive arched bridge of Tsakona which is the second longest bridge in Greece and one of the largest arched bridges worldwide has finally opened.
Tsakona bridge links the southern Peloponnese with Athens giving the opportunity to travelers to experience a faster and smoother trip.
Two ISIS suspects arrested in Alexandroupolis
Hellenic Police arrested two men with Swedish passports who traveled by car from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos to Alexandroupolis, northern Greece carrying with them two knives of 23cm and 24cm and military uniforms.
According to preliminary information the two men wanted to enter Turkey and then head towards Syria.
Farmers warn of causing ‘blackout’ in Greece
Greek farmers decided to intensify their protest actions during yesterday’s meeting warning of setting more blockades throughout Greece.
They also said that they will not meet with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday, while they also ask for the forming of an interparty committee which will examine their requests, demanding also their presence at the committee’s meetings.
Farmers continue blocking the main roads
Greek farmers are still blocking major roads throughout the country, while today they are expected to decide on their next move.
According to information, they probably escalate their protest and continue blocking the roads, while at the same time they will prepare their arguments and proposals for the social security system and tax system.
Greek gov’t hired German consultants for privatizations
Greek government had hired German consultants last year in order to help them with the privatizations, as Greek newspaper TA NEA reports today.
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and former Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis had contacted GoetzPartners so as the company to provide Greece its expertise for the HRADF.