Latest News from Greece
Sexy Tamara, F1 boss’s daughter, and her family vay-cay on Mykonos (pics)
Tamara Ecclestone, the daughter of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone, flaunted her post-pregnancy figure on a beach in Mykonos, Greece, this week. Her ample cleavage, stringy bikini bottoms and endless legs drew the admiring glances of crowds.
She was there with her family…
PM Borisov Highlights Bulgaria's Contribution to EU Security in Talks with Mogherini
Prime Minister Boyko Borisov boasted about Bulgaria's contribution to the EU's security, portraying the country as one of the worst hit by increasing migratory pressure at a meeting with Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.
August summer festivals in Kastoria and Halkidiki (see programs)
Kastoria, Western Greece
EC grants 16.2 mln euros to Greece and Bulgaria after natural disasters
The Commission decided to grant aid worth €16.2 million from the EU Solidarity Fund to Greece and Bulgaria following natural disasters that occurred in the winter of 2015. Greece suffered from wide-spread flooding affecting five of its regions, while considerable damage was caused in Bulgaria due to severe winter conditions.
Edirne mosque: Pray in Turkey and be seen in Greece
Ottoman-era Edirne mosque in northwestern Turkey is being lit up. Fitted with extra lighting, the Selimiye Mosque will be so bright that people will be able to see it from Greece and Bulgarian towns that are 20km away.
Save the suffering children of Greece with the Smile of the Child (vids)
The Smile of the Child Director Costas Giannopoulos said that the 11 refuge homes in Athens might need to close within months because companies can no longer afford to sponsor these. Speaking to Sky News, he said: “It’s devastating. 380 children are expecting us to continue their lives, so there is no way we can abandon them for a second time.”
Delphi claims title of European Capital of Culture 2021
The Region of Central Greece has put up a bid for Delphi to claim the title of European Capital of Culture in 2021. The statement from the region said: “Delphi is undoubtedly a world-class cultural monument.”
The local authority plans to create a joint working group to prepare the town’s bid in the best possible way.
Background
Greek island? Warren Buffet says “No, thanks!”
FACT I: Warren Buffet, aged 84, is one of the richest men in the world.
FACT II – Greece is cheap and about to sell off 50bn euros worth of asset
MYTH – He publicly denied that he snapped up a Greek island. He told Reuters that the story is a “total fabrication” and that he had not heard of agent Alessandro Proto who is making such claims.
Two facts don’t make a myth!
Konstantopoulou meets Tsipras after penning letter of complaint (pics + vids)
Speaker of the House Zoe Konstantopoulou, a high profile Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) cadre, appears to be on a direct collision course with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who she is meeting at noon on Thursday.
Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association Head Sees Signs of Fragile Economic Recovery
Vasil Velev, Chair of the Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA), has rejected allegations of an upward trend in corporate bankruptcies, stressing that H1, 2015 data testifies to the opposite.
Bulgaria's Registry Agency announced on July 16 that the number of bankruptcies had gone up by 34% on the year in H1, 2015 to a total of 341 companies.
Greek Parliament Approves Second Set of Bailout Reforms
The Greek Parliament approved early on Thursday the second set of reforms, which Athens has to implement in order to start negotiations on a third bailout with its international creditors.
The parliament passed two more prior actions, which concern the adoption of a European bank resolution scheme and the change of the civil procedure code.
Dutch double standard: Tax hypocrisy costs Greece millions
By Debbie Papadakis (debbiedepapadakis@yahoo.com)
Greece passes second crucial bailout bill
Greece's parliament on July 23 passed legislation on a second batch of reforms needed to help unlock a huge international bailout for the country's stricken economy.
SYRIZA can relax for summer… despite cracks in the party line
The government managed to pass a bill containing the second package of prior actions demanded by Greece’s creditors at dawn on Thursday with 230 votes in favor and 63 against. This time, the ruling Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) MPs supported the measures with 126 votes – from 123 votes last week – with rejections dropping from 39 during the first round of measures to 36 dissenters.
'United Cyprus Federation' under discussion: Turkish Cypriot leader Ak?nc?
A ?United Cyprus Federation? has been on the agenda of resumed negotiations with the Greek side of the divided island, Turkish Cypriot President Mustafa Ak?nc? has said.