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Greece will not become Weimar, Samaras says

Greece has returned from the brink of collapse, said Prime Minister Antonis Samaras Monday, while lauding the countrys ability to keep going through the damaging effects of the crisis.

There will be no Weimar scenario for Greece... Greece is back, Samaras said in a speech at the Democracy Under Pressure forum organized by Kathimerini and the International New York Times.

WWF Greece warns of 'unchecked construction'

The promotion of big investments, particularly in Greeces tourism industry, has kept environmental concerns on the back burner, the local branch of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said in a report released Monday, slamming the government for repeated violations of the environmental rulebook.

Sending out a clear message

Few things are worse in politics than sending out vague or contradictory messages. Interestingly, there has been little else from the direction of the conservative-led government since the last reshuffle in June and its entire attitude is creating a sense of defeatism and amateurism.

Reorganization of public sector to save 11 mln euros

Taxpayers will save almost 11 million euros a year as a result of a reorganization of Greeces public administration, which is due to take place before the end of the year, Kathimerini has learned.

To Potami proposes constitutional expert as next president

To Potami leader Stavros Theodorakis believes the government should nominate professor Nikos Alivizatos as a candidate for next years Presidential vote.

Athens provides political support for ISIS fight

Greece said Friday that it is willing to provide non-military backing to the group of countries that is willing to take on the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL.

Greece insists on war reparations

Greece made clear Friday that the country has not given up its claim to World War II reparations from Germany, adding however that officials are anticipating two reports on the matter.

Milan Eurogroup to discuss progress of Greek reforms

Eurozone officials were to meet in Milan on Friday for an unofficial summit where the progress of Greece's economic reform drive is expected to top the agenda following negotiations between Greek government officials and the troika in Paris last week.

No time to unravel

Things are becoming increasingly volatile and dangerous in the international arena and Europe is entering a new period of crisis.

Given the uncertainty that prevails on so many different fronts, Greece needs to keep its head down and make sure that it does not enter a period of political instability over the presidential election.

Keeping NATO relevant

Since the end of the Cold War, NATO has been trying valiantly to reform itself to remain relevant in the face of ever changing global threats. Enlarged definitions of threat have been adopted without clear boundaries and accordingly NATO has transformed itself from an alliance of collective defense to a collective security organization.