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J. C. Juncker addresses the EP Plenary: read transcript of his speech
By European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker
I have always said, Mr President, that the European Parliament is the Parliament of the euro, and I say it again today (December 15).
Merry Christmas Preveza! A seaside town decked in its finery (pics)
Preveza in Epirus, northwestern Greece, is a tourist hub thanks to its commercial harbor, four museusm, theater and numerous clubs and taverns. Seytan Pazar, one of the most traditional streets of the town, is also the historic center. A walk through the narrow streets is particularly festive at this time of the year.
Law suits against Filis regarding statements negating Pontic Genocide
Two lawsuits were filed against Greek Education Minister Nikos Filis on Monday by the Supreme Court Prosecutor’s office. These were filed in connection with controversial comments he made negating the occurence of the 1914-23 genocide of Black Sea Pontic Greeks.
Greek lawmakers vote for sale of “red loans” to predators on Tuesday
Greek Parliament’s Economic Affairs Committee approved the draft bill on the 13 prior actions that Greece’s lenders (EC, ECB, ESM, IMF) had asked for. Following the majority approval of the bill in principle, it passed through Greek Parliament for a plenary debate on Tuesday. The voting of the bill is to take place on Tuesday night after the 10-hour debate is completed.
EU, UNHCR Take Action to Increase Greece's Asylum Reception Capacity
The European Commission and the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR have launched a scheme to provide 20,000 additional reception places for asylum seekers and relocation candidates in Greece, the Commission said on Monday.
The scheme will be funded through rent subsidies in the private sector and host family programmes with the Commission providing EUR 80 M from the 2016 EU budget.
EU Commission and UNHCR launch scheme to provide 20,000 reception places for asylum seekers in Greece
The European Commission and the UNHCR today launched a scheme to provide 20.000 additional reception places for asylum seekers and relocation candidates in Greece through subsidies for housing in the private sector.
Hellenic Seaways expresses interest in new ferry routes between Greece and Izmir
Hellenic Seaways announced that it would be interested in establishing ferry routes from Izmir to the Greek islands and Thessaloniki, if there are the right conditions on the part of Turkish port authorities.
Bulgaria, Greece Discuss Migration Crisis, Economic Links
The migration crisis in Europe, control of the EU's external borders and bilateral and regional economic links have been in the focus of a meeting between Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos in Sofia on Monday.
Velculescu: Initiatives taken so far on debt issue were not enough to restore debt sustainability
IMF representative Delia Velculescu speaking at an investment conference in New York said that additional reforms on social security and pension system are required in order to achieve a primary surplus.
PM Tsipras to investors: We invite you to trust us
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras presented the prospects of Greek economy and the strategic planning to fulfill them while addressing the delegates of the 17th Annual Capital Link Forum in New York via a televised message.
Afghan refugee carries drowned daughter in Turkey's west
A migrant mother from has carried her dead daughter, wrapped in a blanket, for five kilometers after the Greece-bound inflatable boat carrying both of them capsized off western Turkey.
Ten-year-old Nergis Maghsoudi drowned early Dec. 14 after a boat heading to the Greek island of Lesbos, with 50 Afghan migrants aboard, capsized in international waters.
Bulgaria, Greece Demand Clear EU Rules on Migration
Sofia and Athens believe EU member states should agree on clear common rules about how to handle the migrant crisis, Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev said on Monday.
SYRIZA government signs its first privatization concerning 14 regional airports
The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) signed contracts with Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide and its Greek partner Copelouzos Group for the 40-year concessions to operate, manage, develop and maintain 14 regional airports in Greece.
Greece President Visiting Bulgaria on Monday, Tuesday
Greek President Propkopis Pavopoulos is on a two-day visit to Bulgaria to meet state officials and businesses.
On Monday he is to have a closed-doors meeting with Bulgarian counterpart Rosen Plevneliev and will later talk with Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and Parliament Speaker Tsetska Tsacheva, the Bulgarian Presidency's press office has said.