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Greece's far-right leader, lawmakers go on trial

Leaders of Greece?s third largest political party, the extreme right Golden Dawn, go on trial April 20 on charges of operating as a criminal organization that allegedly carried out a campaign of violence against immigrants and left-wing opponents.

Golden Belt karate tournament held in Cacak

CACAK - Montenegrin karate fighter Mijat Vojvodic is the winner of the 44th Golden Belt tournament, held last weekend in Cacak, central Serbia.

Serbia's Stefan Semlal finished second, with Jose Manuel Lopez of Spain and Mehman Rzaev of Russia both in third.

Gazprom head in Athens on Tuesday for energy talks

The head of Russian gas giant Gazprom Alexei Miller will be in Athens on Tuesday for talks with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis, the Greek energy ministry said in a statement on Monday.

They are due to discuss «current energy issues of interest,» the ministry said. Gazprom spokesman Sergei Kuprianov confirmed Miller's visit.

Boat with dozens of migrants runs aground off Rhodes, at least three dead [Update]

A wooden sailboat carrying dozens of immigrants ran aground on Monday off the coast of the Greek island of Rhodes and at least three people have drowned, the Greek coast guard said.

More than 90 people were rescued and 30 of those taken to hospital. The boat was totally wrecked, the coasr guard said.

Golden Dawn leaders snub court as criminal trial begins

By Karolina Tagaris

The leaders of Greece's far-right Golden Dawn party refused to show up at court on Monday at the start of a landmark trial in which the elected politicians are accused of forming a criminal gang.

Creditors chase consensus with Greece to unlock more aid

By Paul Tugwell & Rebecca Christie

Greece and its creditors remained at loggerheads with time running out to unlock aid in exchange for economic reforms and avert a default.

VIDEO: Migrant boat runs aground off Greek island

A wooden sailboat carrying dozens of immigrants ran aground on April 20 off the coast of the Greek island of Rhodes and at least three people, including a child, have drowned, the Greek coast guard said.

It is unclear how or why a boat carrying migrants ran ashore.

Bulgaria C-Bank 'Warned Greek-Owned Banks' over Grexit Scenario

Bulgaria's central bank recommended Greek-owned banks to clean their portfolios of securities and deposits which "could incur losses" if Greece leaves the euro, media reports suggest.

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) "kindly advised" in March those financial entities, Capital daily quotes a source from a lending institution whose shareholders include Greek citizens.

BBC: Is Bulgaria Europe's Silicon Valley?

Bulgaria could become Europe's Silicon Valley if it tackles corruption and changes the attitudes of politicians, a Bulgarian IT entrepreneur tells the BBC in a report of the British broadcaster.

Govt will assist work of the Greek police

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met with Citizens Protection Minister Giannis Panousis on Monday. Tsipras said that the Greek police has a difficult job, adding that the Greek state has zero tolerance for organized groups and corruption. He said that the government and police would collaborate, marking a step towards a new era.

Greece's Money to End in June - IMF Europe Head

Greece will likely run out of money in June and negotiations on reform have to be completed by that time, the IMF's European head has said.

Greek current account deficit widens in February

Greece's current account deficit widened in February compared to the same month a year earlier while tourism receipts rose slightly, according to central bank data published on Monday.

Greece and lenders see progress in Brussels Group talks

There was progress in talks between Greece and its creditors over the weekend but the various sides still have much ground to cover, sources have told Kathimerini.

Both sides have indicated that the Brussels Group technical talks, which were held in Paris, were more productive than recent deliberations between representatives from Athens and the institutions.

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