Greece
We need the Diaspora…
By Alexis Papachelas Editor of Kathimerini – www.kathimerini.gr Hellenism has never been restricted within the borders of Greece and whenever the country has made an important achievement in recent history, it has been with the support of its diaspora. Today, however, there seems to be a great divide between us living in this crumbling country […]
Fitch: Capital controls could be relaxed from late 2016
Capital controls could be gradually relaxed from late 2016 if the political landscape remains stable and Greece continues to implement the reforms envisaged in its economic adjustment program, Fitch Ratings said in a press release on Wednesday.
Xi Jinping: Greece is an important strategic partner, China’s most reliable friend in the EU
Greece is an important strategic partner, China’s most reliable friend in the EU, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated during his meeting with visiting Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday at the Great Hall of the People.
Applied Physics Laboratory Space Exploration Pioneer Tom Krimigis Receives NASA’s Highest Service Award
Stamatios “Tom” Krimigis, a Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory scientist whose storied professional career has closely paralleled American space exploration, has been awarded NASA’s highest service honor.
Dijsselbloem tells Greece: Implement the program and at the end of 2018 we’ll look again at the debt
Greece should implement what was agreed with its creditors last summer and at the end of 2018 Greece’s debt and primary surpluses may be discussed, the head of the Eurogroup, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, said on Wednesday during a meeting with Greek journalists in The Hague.
Tsipras: We can create a better Europe for the future of its people
I want to welcome a true friend of Greece and consistent supporter of the European idea, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday welcoming the President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker at the Maximos Mansion.
ESM approves 7.5 bln euro disbursement to Greece
The ESM approved on Friday the disbursement of a 7.5 billion euro loan tranche to Greece, according to a statement posted on Twitter.
Greek Parliament to vote on the new development law on Wednesday
The discussion in Parliament on the new development law will be concluded late on Wednesday followed by the voting procedure.
Greece has met all prior actions, Dijsselbloem says
The president of the Eurogroup Jeroen Dijsselbloem on Tuesday said he believed that the ESM will approve the disbursement of the 7.5 billion euro loan tranche as Greece has met all the prior actions.
Greece needs a new set of reforms to boost growth, says FinMin Tsakalotos
Greece needs to adopt a “second generation” of reforms as the policy mix followed during the crisis didn’t favour economic growth, Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos said on Thursday during a debate in a panel on structural reforms, at the Brussels Economic Forum.