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Migration waves and terrorism to dominate Davos get-together

Europe's migrant crisis and devastating terror attacks will combine with the plunging oil price and China's economic slowdown to give the elite of the political and business worlds plenty to talk about when they gather in Davos from Jan. 18.

8 out of 10 citizens are disappointed in the gov’t

A new poll conducted by Alco for Proto Thema newspaper shows New Democracy party leading over SYRIZA by 3.3% confirming that the election of Kyriakos Mitsotakis has brought a change to main opposition party, while SYRIZA’s voters seem to abandon Alexis Tsipras day by day.

European partners concerned over politicized appointments in Greek gov’t

The politicized appointment in public sector risk the future of Greek proram, European partners warn.

An EU official told Kathimerini newspaper that growing politicization of the public sector could have a negative impact on market perceptions and the review of the Greek bailout program.

Bulgaria's South Stream Hopes Look 'Bleak' - Stratfor

No matter how interested Bulgaria is in pursuing the South Stream project, the outcome looks bleak, Stratfor writes in an analysis of Russian gas infrastructure plans.

There are certainly reasons Bulgaria and Russia might choose to return to South Stream.

Bulgaria's Govt to Invest BGN 23.5 M in Flood Prevention

National and local budgets, EU funding, and private investment worth BGN 23.5 M is to be put aside for flood prevention in Bulgaria's Black Sea region, the Environment Ministry has announced.

The money sill be sought for the period of 2016-2021.

Bad weather continues with snowfalls in Greece

The severe weather continues with low temperatures, snowfalls and heavy rainfalls accompanied by strong winds causing the death of a man and many damages.

Yesterday, a man was found dead in his car where he was trapped and swept away by the floods, while the main bridge on Pinios River at Kalabaka, central Greece, ruptured.

More austerity in Greece heralds more demos in Syntagma

"How are things in Greece now?" a Turkish friend asked me the other day, looking a bit perplexed over the information that a period of political instability may be around the corner once again.

Heavy rainfalls in northern Greece leave one dead

Authorities of Sidirokastro, Serres, northern Greece confirmed the death of a 48-year-old man who was trapped in his car when it was swept away by the floods.

The man, father of one child, was returning home late at night from a local night club when he was trapped in his car, according to information.

Final deal on social security reform to reflect compromises for both sides, says Economy Minister

The final agreement on the pension and social security reforms that Greece proposes and wants to implement will reflect compromises for both Greece and its lenders, Economy Minister Giorgos Stathakis.

Greece welcomes implementation of Iran deal

“Greece welcomes the implementation day of the Accord on the Iranian nuclear programme”, said Foreign Ministry in a statement.

Greek opposition ahead of Syriza for first time in a year

Greece's conservative opposition New Democracy party is more popular than the ruling left-wing Syriza for the first time in at least a year, two surveys show.

A poll published Jan. 17 in the Proto Thema weekly placed ND on 21.3 percent against Syriza's 18 percent, while a survey Saturday for the Parapolitika newspaper showed the conservatives with 23.6 percent against 19.9 percent.

Crystal Cruises cancels stops in Turkey over security issues

Crystal Cruises announced on Jan. 15 that it was canceling stops in Turkey for two upcoming voyages. The company said in a statement that it was canceling visits to Istanbul and the Aegean district of Ku?adas?, which had been planned stops for one of its ships, Crystal Symphony.

The cruise line said it was rerouting the ship "in response to ongoing security concerns."