Greece
“Now things in Greece are much better, under control”, tells EU commissioner Avramopoulos
“Now things in Greece are much better, they are under control. Greece is better prepared. 98% to 100% of those that cross the border are automatically identified, finger printed, and are recorded, that way you can better manage the consequences,” European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos told Athens Macedonian News Agency […]
Bundestag approves disbursement of 15-bln-euro loan tranche to Greece under the third programme
The Budget Committee of the Bundestag, Germany’s federal parliament, on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for the disbursement to Greece of the last tranche of loans under the third economic adjustment programme.
EU will grant Greece an additional 37,5 million for better migrant reception, says Avramopoulos
European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos on Wednesday announced that the Commission has awarded an additional 37.5 million euros in emergency assistance under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) to improve reception conditions for migrants in Greece.
Germany’s Bundestag votes for the disbursement by ESM of the last loan tanche towards Greece
The Budget Committee of the Bundestag, Germany’s federal parliament, on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for the disbursement to Greece of the last tranche of loans under the third economic adjustment programme.
FYROM sets September 30 date for referendum on the name deal with Greece: 68 deputies in favour
Lawmakers in FYROM voted on Monday to hold a referendum on the name deal with Greece on September 30.
The Passing of a Legend: Aris Anagnos 1923-2018, a pillar in the Greek community
Los Angeles, CA – The American Hellenic Council, and the entire Greek-American community of southern California are in mourning over the loss of legendary Greek Patriot and Human Rights Activist, Aris Anagnos. Anagnos, who passed away peaceful on Monday, July 23rd, was a pillar in the Greek community for over 40 years, and a long-time […]
‘Nothing and nobody will be forgotten’ PM Tsipras says in televised address after fires
“Nothing and nobody will be forgotten. Nothing and nobody will be left without help and the assistance of the state. But also, nothing will left unanswered,” Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in a national televised address to the Greek people on Tuesday, after the devastating fires that left at least 60 dead and hundreds injured.
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.
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 long-term importance, Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said on Thursday evening, wrapping up a meeting reviewing the agreement’s legal aspects.
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, on Monday after a consultation with the European Commissioner for Immigration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos, according to sources of the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA).