Latest News from Greece

Mouzalas: The blame game towards Greece on refugee issue is unfair

Greece hit back at threats from some EU states to suspend it from the Schengen area because of its failure to guard its borders and control large numbers of migrants entering Europe, Reuters say.

Greek Migration Minister Yannis Mouzalas talked about the issue following Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s statements on excluding Greece from Schengen area.

Europe insists on having Frontex guarding Greece’s sea borders

European partners are frustrated that Greece has been slow to accept offers of help from the border agency, Frontex, to better guard its sea border, since, as they say, Greece has failed to do so effectively. The offer is particularly sensitive in Greece because of concerns over its national sovereignty.

Migrant arrivals in Europe slump amid Turkish crackdown: UN

The number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea to Europe fell by more than one-third last month due to poor weather and a Turkish crackdown on traffickers, the U.N. said Dec. 1.

Deutsche Welle: Schäuble has not abandoned the idea of Grexit

Amid the terror attacks and the refugee crisis, the Greek debt is not currently at the center of the international interest. However, this does not mean it’s been solved and it won’t be discussed anymore, according to Deutsche Welle. The same goes for the concerns of German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble on Greece.

Minas Hatzisavvas, friends and colleagues bid their last farewell (pics)

Friends and family of great Greek actor Minas Hatzisavvas gathered at the 1st Cemetery of Athens to pay their last respects to a talented man. He expressed the wish for a state funeral, followed by a cremation to take place in Bulgaria due the fact that there are no cremation facilities in Greece.

Journalists’ 24-hour strike from 6 a.m. Wednesday

Journalists in Greece are holding a 24-hour strike on Wednesday as part of an action called by the country’s two major unions – the Greek Workers Association ADEDY and the National Confederation of Greek Workers GSEE.

There will be no news from 6 a.m. local time on Wednesday to 6 p.m. on Thursday.

EU loses its patience with Greece as FYROM border swells with immigrants

The leftist Greek government appears startled by developments at the border with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) where the construction of a fence has caused an overwhelming number of refugees and economic immigrants to gather.

Kalehöyük at the very center of history in Anatolia

The revelations from the ancient site of Kalehöyük in Central Anatolia have provided traces from at least seven different civilizations, but even more are believed to lie below the surface, says Japanese Professor Sachihiro OmuraAnatolia has long been a crossroads of civilization, but Kalehöyük in the very center of Anatolia might just have reason to claim that it is at the center of it all.

Thessaloniki waterways upgraded by summer 2016

Thessaloniki Port Authority (OLTH) submitted an application for license in the creation of a metropolitan waterway to offer at least four docking positions. The waterway system will also offer operative support to planes and to companies planning to be active in the sector.

After Greece… Y. Varoufakis eyes Aussie recession

Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis argues that a weak domestic investment and slowdown in China will cause Australia to spiral towards recession while speaking to Fairfax Media as part of his tour of Australia. The one-time Sydney Uni economics lecturer said that China was crucial to Australia, but it isn’t strong enough to defy the global deflationary atmosphere.

One in three Greek students intend to start a business in the future

Greek students have a positive view of entrepreneurship despite the crisis. One in three stated an intent to start their own business in the near future, according to the findings of the annual Greek Economy Conference organized by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce.

Team Unkrn gamer girls are every man’s dream, and the captain is Greek! (pics + vids)

The rise of eSports is a global phenomenon with tournaments attracting millions of viewers and pro-players becoming so famous that the mainstream media such as BBC starting to notice. A group of girls found that there was just one thing missing from eSports – a powerful and inspirational female presence in professional gaming.

Slovak PM: Greece should exit Schengen Area

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the best way to limit the refugee flow is to expulse Greece from the Schengen Area, according to Slovak media.

Mr. Fico claimed that Greece has no place in the Schengen Area and everyone is convinced about that. Asked, however, on whether this is discussed officially, he responded negatively.

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