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Work to restore Holy Sepulchre 'at most crucial stage after Jesus' burial slab exposed

The ongoing work to restore the Edicule surrounding Jesus' tomb, in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, was now at its most crucial stage, the head of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) restoration team Antonia Moropoulou told the press, on Sunday.

October 31, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Long queues outside DEI offices

Long queues have been formed outside the Public Power Corporation DEI offices since early this morning, as the deadline of the scheme that allows consumers to payoff their bills in 36 installments expires today.

October 31, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Alternate Defence Min Vitsas accuses ND of perpetuating TV lawlessness

"It is not a problem of persons, it is a problem of policy," Alternate Defence Minister Dimitris Vitsas said on Monday referring to the formation of the Greek National Council for Radio and Television (NCRTV).

October 31, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

EU Commissioner Oettinger's visit to Athens postponed

European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society Günther Oettinger's visit to Athens on Monday was postponed, according to an an announcement by the European Commission representation office to Greece on Monday.

October 31, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

The Quaint Village of Kastaniani in Epirus,Greece

Nestled in the mountainous Greek Northwestern region of Epirus lies the quaint village of Kastaniani (Kastanea). Kastaniani is one of the most picturesque and well-preserved villages of the 42 villages under the prefecture of Konitsa, which falls under the larger jurisdiction of Ioannina.Kastaniani has 100 permanent occupants between the spring and the fall seasons, as the rest of the occupants have moved to bigger cities of Greece, and abroad to escape age-old hardships and seek better opportunities.

October 29, 2016
Written by Yanna Darilis

Greece celebrates OXI day

Thessaloniki hosts the grand military parade to celebrate Greece's entry into World War II.

October 28, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Tsipras requests new temporary bill on TV licensing by Monday

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has requested a new legislative initiative concerning the licensing of television stations, which should be presented by Monday (Oct. 31) and asked Parliament president Nikos Voutsis to convene the Conference of Presidents in order to set up the new board of the TV regulator (NCRTV), government spokeswoman Olga Gerovasili said on Thursday.

October 28, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

IMF participation in Greek program may be decided in December

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the decision on whether to participate in Greece’s adjustment program might be taken in December, its spokesman Gerry Rice said during a regular press conference in Washington on Thursday.

October 28, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

U.S. fully committed to Greece's success, says ambassador Pyatt

The United States is fully committed to Greece’s success and this commitment will be confirmed by the U.S. President Barack Obama during his visit to Athens in November, the U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt said on Thursday, during a visit to Thessaloniki. Pyatt, accompanied by U.S. Consul General Rebecca Fong, held a meeting with Deputy Minister for Macedonia-Thrace Maria Kollia-Tsarouha.

October 28, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Alpha Bank announces sale of Athens Hilton for 142 mln euros

Alpha Bank on Thursday announced the signing of a contract to sell its equity stake in Ionian Hotel Enterprises SA (shareholder of Athens Hilton).

October 28, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

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Parliament to convene on Monday over TV regulator

The parliament’s Conference of Presidents will convene on Monday (Oct. 31) at 17:00 in a newed effort to set up the new board of the country’s TV regulator, the National Council for Radio and Television (NCRTV), the parliament announced on Thursday.

October 28, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Defence minister hails readiness of armed forces ahead of 'Ohi Day'

Defence Minister Panos Kammenos hailed on Thursday the readiness of the armed forces for the defense of independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, in a message ahead of the “Ohi Day” celebrations on October 28.

October 28, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Call for Interest in 10 Air Routes to Remote Areas of Greece

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) announced on Tuesday a call for interest in 10 air routes to remote areas in Greece for the April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2021 period.

October 27, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos

Greece’s Council of State Rejects Motions Against Fraport Privatisation Deal

Greece’s Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court, recently dismissed six motions that were against the concession agreement for the transfer of the management of 14 Greek regional airports to a consortium led by German transport company Fraport.

October 27, 2016
Written by E.Tsiliopoulos