Standard and Poor’s upgrades outlook on Greece to positive: Stronger outcomes with investments
Credit ratings agency Standard and Poor’s has upgraded its outlook on Greece to positive, citing improved policy predictability and economic prospects.
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FM Kotzias wraps up conference examining legal aspects of Prespes Agreement
The name issue agreement reached between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) will benefit both sides, despite “systematic efforts” to dismiss its…
European Union ambassador visits Greek officers held imprisoned by Turkey, expresses support
The European Union’s ambassador to Turkey, Christian Berger, paid a visit to the two Greek army officers held in the high-security prison in Edirne, Turkey,…
Aegean University signs cooperation deal with Chinese geology and paleontology institute
An important international cooperation agreement was signed on Monday, July 16, between the University of the Aegean and the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology…
Retail shops to stay open this Sunday throughout the country, as summer sales period arrives
Retail shops throughout Greece can stay open from 11:00 until 18:00 this Sunday, which is the first of the summer sales period, at the discretion…
Japanese, Russian and Dutch TV productions to be shot on location in Greece
Three foreign television productions to be shown in Japan, Russia and the Netherlands will help promote Greece’s beautiful landscapes and countryside abroad.
‘I regret my words were misunderstood’ says European Commissioner Johannes Hahn
European Commissioner for neighbourhood policy and enlargement negotiations Johannes Hahn on Friday expressed “regret that his words were misunderstood” when asked to comment on his…
Alexis Tsipras speaks with president Nikos Anastasiades before meeting Erdogan
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras spoke with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades on the telephone on Thursday, in order to coordinate their actions ahead of a meeting…
Greek economy will keep growing if reforms persist, assures the European Commission
The Greek economy will continue recovering in the coming years if the country adhered to its reform commitments, the European Commission said in its Interim…
Greece exits the programme, is back on the right tracks, says German Finance minister
Greece serves as one more proof of the success of the stabilisation mechanisms that the European Union now possesses, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said…
Greek unemployment rate dropped to 20.2 percent this April, says statistical authority
The Greek unemployment rate eased to 20.2 pct of the workforce in April, from 21.7 pct in April 2017, but rose slightly from 20.1 pct…
Edi Rama announces forthcoming strategic partnership deal between Albania and Greece
Greece and Albania will conclude their agreement “with a new document of strategic partnership,” Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama told the Athens-Macedonia News Agency (ANA)…
“Europe must show solidarity to Greek soldiers held in Turkey” says Federica Mogherini
In a letter to the Chairman of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee David McAllister, European Commission Vice President and EU High Representative for Foreign…
The Parliament of FYROM approves the name change deal with Greece for a second time
The parliament in FYROM on Thursday passed for a second time the law ratifying the Prespes Lake agreement with Greece on the name issue, according…
“I believe in a Balkan future of progress, with no fear and nationalism” says Alexis Tsipras
“A round of progress is concluded and another round which is more promising opens,” Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in joint statements with the…