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Attica region governor Dourou to deliver lectures in USA

Attica region governor Rena Dourou arrived to New York on Tuesday in order to participate in the lecture programs of two American universities.

On Friday, April 17, Dourou will address the students of New York University. Her lecture, titled “The Dawn of Another Attica” will focus on the changes she plans to implement during her term.

Berlin working on plan to keep Greece in Eurozone if country defaults

According to weekly newspaper Die Zeit, Germany is working on a plan that will keep Greece in the Eurozone even if it defaults.

Citing government sources in Berlin, the German newspaper claims that such a scenario is being examined by the German Chancellery, as there are fears that Greece will not be able to fulfill its obligations in the coming months.

ELSTAT: Greek public debt at 177.1% of GDP in 2014

According to data released today by the Hellenic Statistical Authority, Greece’s public debt totaled 317.1 billion euros, or 177.1% of GDP, at the end of 2014.

In a report published today, ELSTAT also said that the general government’s deficit was 6.4 billion euros, or 3.5% of GDP.

Bloomberg: Greece once again flirts with default

In an article that describes the dire situation of Greece's finances only a year after the country's triumphant return to the international markets following a four year exile, Bloomberg agency notes that the Mediterranean country once again flirts with default.

Euro exit would be 'very costly' for Greece, IMF economist says

An exit from the eurozone would be ?very costly? for Greece, International Monetary Fund chief economist Olivier Blanchard has warned.

?We are working with the Greeks to try and find an acceptable compromise, a program which makes sense to both sides,? Blanchard told Bloomberg on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF 2015 Spring Meetings in Washington Tuesday.

Turkish Stream Route Might Be Extended - Russia Energy Min

Greece, Macedonia, Sergia, Hungary and Austria might be included into the route of the so-called "Turkish Stream" pipeline project, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has said.

Novak explained in an interview with Rossiya-24 TV channel on Tuesday that Moscow is leading active talks with countries where infrastructure for the gas pipeline could be laid.

Government official rules out early elections

State Minister Alekos Flambouraris on Wednesday rejected speculation that the government is considering snap elections, but he did not rule out the prospect of a referendum.

Speaking to Antenna TV on Wednesday, Flambouraris said that Greece's leftist-led government had a mandate to reach a solution inside the euro following an ?honest compromise? with its lenders.

Social dialogue on labor reform begins on Wednesday

Representatives of Greece's international creditors and government officials are meeting on Wednesday at the Ministry of Labor.

Labor Minister Panos Skourletis said that the main points of the meeting include a focus on collective bargaining and a focus on the return of the minimum wage.

Come and enjoy ethnic cuisine at? Mazi Mas!

London based Mazi Mas (meaning "with us") is run by Nikandre Kopcke. To pay homage to her Greek roots she named her restaurant after the phraze, "Elate na fate mazi mas" (Come eat With us), but that's not all that's unique about the restaurant.

The Greek tax burden… weight on those married with kids!

Taxes on wages rose by 1% for the average worker in OECD countries between 2010 and 2014, even though the majority of governments did not increase statutory income tax rates, according to the new OECD report on tax burdens.

Not just Mykonos? the other gay-friendly islands of Greece! (photos)

Gay Star News explored the most gay-friendly islands of Greece beyond the famous ones of Mykonos and Santorini as listed by Destsetters.

1. Milos

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2. Folegandros

 

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3. Skiathos

The good-looking wives' club of Greek leftist ministers (photos)

The Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) may lean more to the working class but that doesn't mean that they don't have their pulse in fashion.

Danae Stratou, the wife of Finance Minister Nikos Varoufakis

The lovely artist, described by a satirical program as looking like a "playboy bunny from the Eighties",  is the most famous wife who has looks and money.

 

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