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Greek gov't gambles on early presidential vote
Greece's conservative-led government has called for a vote in parliament for the country's new president late this month in a surprise move that will determine its survival in the recession-weary country.
Migrants rescued from sandbank in Evros River
EMAK rescue crews on Monday picked up a group of 25 undocumented migrants trapped on a sandbar in the Evros River, northern Greece.
Authorities said the migrants probably got stuck as they tried to cross the river due to the unusually high level of the water following heavy rainfalls over the past few days.
Migrants stranded on islet in Evros River, rescue underway
A major rescue operation is underway in northeastern Greece after irregular migrants became trapped on an islet in the Evros River, where there has been flooding recently.
It is thought that about 25 people have been trapped in the river. Regional officials, the Civil Aviation Authority and the coast guard are working together to rescue the migrants.
The crucial voters
There are forces inside and outside the country that would like to see Greece collapse. Outside, there are certain international players who are testing the tolerance of Greeces society and political system. Maybe they want to be proven right for saying that Greece does not belong in the eurozone. Within Greece, the powers of extreme populism and hate seem to be gaining the upper hand.
Turkey, Greece cement ties, seek ways to resume Cyprus peace talks
The two neigbors have committed to develop closer ties in various fields and make more effords to resume Cyprus peace talks at the Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu's visit to Athens Turkey and Greece have reiterated their commitment to further develop bilateral ties through cooperation in various fields, including supplying natural gas to European markets, while intensifying their effort
Dacic, Tsipras: Economic cooperation should be intensified
BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic and Greek opposition leader Alexis Tsipras have stated that the two countries should intensify cooperation, especially in the economic field.
Greek program, prospects to be discussed in Brussels amid political upheaval
After a tense weekend, the government now faces a critical week with the progress of Greeces economic reform program, and its possible extension, expected to be addressed on Monday at a summit of eurozone finance ministers in Brussels.
Venizelos sees troika deal soon as eight MPs call for consensus over president
Although Deputy Prime Minister Evangelos Venizelos suggested on Friday that an agreement between Greece and the troika is possible before December 15, the government is keeping its options open regarding its next steps.
Turkish PM Davutoğlu warns army against ‘talking through media’
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet DavutoÄlu has warned the Turkish military not to âtalk through the mediaâ if they have concerns.
Speaking to the press at Istanbulâs Atatürk Airport before his departure to Greece, DavutoÄlu said the General Staff was connected to the Prime Ministry and did not need the media to express its concerns.
Venizelos says no more austerity on cards, deal can be reached with troika
Deputy Prime Minister Evangelos Venizelos stressed on Friday that the government would not impose new austerity measures such as cuts to pensions and salaries and that a deal with the troika would be reached by the middle of this month.
Three senior EU officials to visit Turkey next week
Three high ranking EU officials will visit Ankara next week to discuss Turkey's EU membership and the Cyprus dispute, Turkey's EU Minister and Chief Negotiator Volkan Bozkır announced on Dec. 4.
Greece bans protests amid Turkish PM’s visit as teen killed by police commemorated
Athens is bracing for a tense weekend after the Greek government banned protests during the two-day official visit of Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet DavutoÄlu, which coincides with commemorations for the 2008 murder of teenager Alexis Grigoropoulos on Dec. 6.
Only short extension to bailout will do for Athens
Greece insisted on Thursday that it is only examining the option of extending its bailout for a few weeks rather than months despite some eurozone countries declaring their support for a six-month prolongation at Thursdays meeting of the Euro Working Group in Brussels.
Minister appeals for calm in Athens during tense weekend
Greek Public Order Minister Vassilis Kikilias (photo) on Thursday called on political parties and citizens to show self-restraint over the next few days as Athens enters a particularly tense period.
Greek Ombudsman appeals to gov't to help Syrian refugees
The Greek Ombudsman on Thursday appealed to the government to take action to offer accommodation and support to refugees who have arrived in Greece from war-torn Syria.
The watchdog asked authorities to draft an action plan to address the very real problems of people whose lives and safety are at risk in their homeland.