Latest News from Greece
Political reverberations following Proto Thema's exclusive over direct defence contract award
Political fallout continued unabated on Monday following Proto Thema's exclusive story over the weekend revealing that the new leftist Greek government apparently choose "guns over butter" in one high-profile instance.
Staggering 55% of Greeks Ready to Emigrate, National Survey States
Over half of Greek citizens are ready to leave their country if they find better jobs abroad, a new survey has established.
Data revealed that 55% of people in Bulgaria's southern neighbor are ready to emigrate, as unemployment is constantly increasing on account of the financial crisis, local newspaper Vima reported.
Cyprus lets eurozone's first capital controls go quietly
By Michele Kambas
Cyprus freed capital flows on Monday, ending two years of controls that set an unwanted precedent for the euro zone at the height of the bloc's debt crisis.
The Mediterranean nation became the first and, to date, the only euro zone member to impose controls, acting to stem a flight of capital from its banks in March 2013.
Rajoy to Tsipras: EU has rules – Nobody can make their own
Mariano Rajoy sent the Greek government and Alexis Tsipras a clear message on Monday, namely, that the EU has its own rules and that none can make their own. However, he said he remained hopeful that Greece will quickly overcome the situation it finds itself in.
Minister warns gold mine clashes could lead to deaths
Alternate Minister for Citizens? Protection Yiannis Panousis warned on Monday that protests regarding the Skouries gold mine in northern Greece could lead to someone being killed.
?We?re going to see deaths in Skouries,? said Panousis during a press conference on Monday to unveil a memorandum of understanding with Attica Regional Authority.
Swiss banker wanted for Siemens, arms scandals in Greek custody
A Swiss banker who was one of the key suspects in the Siemens cash-for-contracts scandal and in connection to allegedly corrupt arms deals is in custody in Greece, it emerged on Monday.
Telegraph: 71% of Brits in favor of Grexit
Nearly seven in ten readers of the Telegraph’s online edition are of the opinion that Greece should leave the Eurozone since it damages the European economy.
Greece Will Deliver on Debt Payment by April 9 - FM Varoufakis
Greece's Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has told IMF head Christine Lagarde his country will be able to repay a debt installment by April 9, Lagarde announced after meeting the minister in Washington.
The two held talks confirming Greece will be able to meet the deadline, Greek daily Kathimerini's English-language version says.
Skouries miners allege damage to vehicles from anti-mine protesters
Miners working at the Skouries gold mine in Halkidiki, northern Greece, continued their protests on Monday after a day of tension on Sunday.
Supporters of the project as well as opponents protested on Sunday. Miners alleged that anti-mine demonstrators damaged two cars and a truck during a protest in the village of Ierissos.
Greece pursues talks on all fronts as Tsipras travels to Russia
By Eleni Chrepa & Marcus Bensasson
Greece is stepping up efforts to find allies in the U.S. and Russia as cash reserves run dry while an agreement on additional funding from the country?s euro partners still looks like weeks away.
Varoufakis wants initial deal with lenders at April 24 Eurogroup meeting
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis wants the negotiations with the country's official lenders to reach a preliminary deal at an April 24 meeting of euro zone finance ministers, he told Greek daily Naftemporiki on Monday.
Greek citizenship bill ready for public consultation
At least one of the parents of second generation migrants must have lived in Greece legally for at least five years before the child?s birth in the country for it to obtain Greek citizenship, according to a draft law due to be submitted to public consultation this week.
Greece agrees to repay IMF debt by April 9: Lagarde
Greece has agreed to repay its debt to the International Monetary Fund by April 9, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said after a meeting with Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis.
There was speculation ahead of the visit that Athens might fail to meet the 460-million-euro ($501-million) IMF installment if forced to choose between the IMF and paying government workers.
NY Times: Bulgaria Puts Up a New Wall, but This One Keeps People Out
Bulgaria is bracing for a new refugee influx as the weather gets milder in the spring, the New York Times says in a recent article summarizing Bulgaria's effort to curb the flow through border security measures.