In a letter sent Monday, Juncker backed Slovenia's proposal for EU support to reinforce the FYROM border with Greece to stem the northward flow of migrants. Under this plan, most migrants who got to Greece would stay in place, taking pressure off transfer countries but eventually also from Austria and Germany.
A search was underway for around 20 people listed as missing after the latest tragedy involving migrant boats crossing the Aegean Sea from Turkey to Greece.
A record attendance and a host of celebrities contributed to the success of the Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards for 2015, which were presented at a packed dinner event on Friday, December 4 at the Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel in Athens.
The Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce acknowledges with sadness the passing of its esteemed and beloved former president, Mr. Emmanuel J. Caravanos at age 92. Mr. Caravanos served as president of the Chamber in the mid 1990's, and was a bridge between the 'old guard' and the up-and-coming younger members of the Chamber at that time. His passing marks the end of an era for the Chamber, which was founded after World War II by shipping executives to retain a commercial bond with their homeland.