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Greece’s main opposition party New Democracy has been playing dirty ahead of European and local elections and on the occasion of the confidence vote in the Parliament. On Wednesday during the debate in Parliament, ND leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis claimed that the deceased father of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and a …
Read More »“Medea and other friends”: A show takes tourists to 5th century BC in ancient Athens
A daily show in English next to the Acropolis Museum offers tourists a unique experience: to be transported to 5th century BC in ancient Athens and have the opportunity to talk with “Medea and other friends” from the ancient Greek world. “During his visit to the Acropolis, an unsuspecting tourist …
Read More »EU sanctions against Turkey should it proceed with drilling in Cyprus EEZ
The European Union might take action against Turkey should the country continue its provocative actions and proceed with off shore drilling in the Economic Exclusive Zone of Cyprus. The EU is likely to take action against Turkey at the next meetings of the European Council either on May 28 or …
Read More »Vandals smash shop in downtown Athens, demanding furlough for 17. Nov convict Koufontinas
Armed with bats and sledgehammers and wearing hoods a group of some30 vandals smashed shops windows in the expensive commercial center of Athens, at Voukourestiou and Valaoritou streets. At the same time they chanted slogan in favor of granting furlough for the convicted member of the terror organization ’17. November” …
Read More »150 people die of flu in Greece from last October to early May
The flu death toll in Greece has hit 150 from the start of the flu season last October until early May, Greece’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO) announced on Thursday. Four patients died this week from complications after contracting the influenza virus, according to KEELPNO’s statement. During the …
Read More »Cyprus and Greece seek EU leaders support over Turkey’s provocations
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades sought the support of EU leaders at the informal EU summit in Romania over Turkey’s plans to drill for hydrocarbons in the island’s exclusive economic zone. The European Union must send a clear message to Turkey, so that it stops its …
Read More »‘Time for the majority’
With the slogan “it’s time for the majority” the Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, announced a series of positive and permanent economic measures, a couple of days ago. Measures to be implemented from this year, 2019 – Reduction of FPA / VAT in restaurants from 24 to 13% (excluding beverages – …
Read More »Tsipras lashes out at “Anti-Greek” EU Presidency candidate Weber
“Every vote for New Democracy is a vote for anti-Greek Weber,” Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Thursday targeting the EPP’s arch-conservative candidate for the European Commission Presidency, German Manfred Weber. Reason for Tsipras’ attack on Weber was the comment by the latter on the relief measures announced by the …
Read More »“Congrats, you’re pregnant!” Doctor tells stunned Cretan man
A man on the island of Crete had a simple blood test at a public hospital of Herakleio. However, he was stunned to hear the doctor telling him that he was …pregnant! The man turned to local news website nea kriti to tell his unbelievable story. He underwent a blood …
Read More »Bitter disappointment: Value Added Tax for Coffee won’t be reduced
Greeks cheered on Tuesday to hear the reduction of Value Added Tax form 24% to 13%. On Thursday, they were deeply disappointed to learn that their most favorite drink, the coffee, won’t be any cheaper. The Greek Finance Ministry clarified on Wednesday evening that the V.A.T. in Coffee, Tea, Chamomile …
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