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Greek Analyst on BBC News: “Greece Has Now Officially Defaulted”

Economist Yiannis Varoufakis from the University of Athens appeared Tuesday on BBC News to comment on the Greek debt situation and the recent signing of the second bailout loan to the debt-ridden country by the EU and IMF. The Greek analyst said that “Europe remains in denial over the state of the Greek economy and [...]

Joint Statement on Natural Gas Pipeline by Greek and Italian Energy Ministries

The energy ministries of Greece and Italy on Monday issued a joint statement regarding the pipeline that will be selected to carry Azeri natural gas to Europe. The joint statement was made in response to reports, according to which, the ITGI (Interconnector Turkey-Greece-Italy) pipeline has been excluded as an alternative option in the implementation of [...]

Turkey Chides Greek Foreign Minister for his Statements on Greek-Turkish Relations

The Turkish Foreign Affairs Ministry has issued an announcement chiding the Greek Foreign Minister, Stavros Dimas, for his statements on Greek-Turkish relations during the latter’s meeting with the Secretary General of NATO last Thursday in Athens. “It is known by the Greek authorities and all parties concerned that we are paying special attention to ensuring [...]

Solidarity Protest for the Greek People in Germany

A solidarity protest within the international “We are all Greeks” worldwide campaign in support of the Greek people was organized Saturday, February 18, in Berlin. Dozens of Greeks and Germans gathered in Wittneberg Square and expressed their support for debt-ridden Greece outside the Greek Consulate. The crowds protested against the austerity measures imposed on the [...]

Ιtalian Mayors Donate their Salaries in Support of Greece

In a symbolic act of  solidarity towards Greece and its people, plagued by the economic crisis and struck by their lender’s excessive demands, two mayors from Italy have announced their decision to donate their salaries in support of the Greek people. Marco Galdi, mayor of the Cava de’ Tirreni, outside Salerno, offered his 1,100 Euros [...]

All the People of the World Become Greeks on February 18th

“We are all Greeks” day on Saturday, February 18, was a world-wide day of protest in support of the Greek people, who are going through harsh times at the moment. The protest took place at 14:00 outside the Greek embassies and consulates in various cities of Europe and Australia, while a similar protest will be [...]