Yiannis Stournaras Appointed NBG Governor
Previous Greek Finance Minister Yiannis Stournaras will be positioned as the new National Bank of Greece Governor, as confirmed by the Bank today.
ELSTAT Workers File Case Against Chief Georgiou
Hellenic Statistical Authority workers have filed a case against the agency's service chief Andreas Georgiou, through the Council of State.
Golden Dawn's Kouzoulos Jailed
Nikos Kouzoulos was sent to jail by the investigating judges after he appeared before them to testify, accused of being involved in several criminal activities.
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Brussels Welcomes Hardouvelis
The first crash test for the new czar of Greek Economy will be held in Luxembourg on 19 and 20 June, with the new Minister to preside at the last Ecofin meeting during the Greek Presidency.
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New Key Ministerial Posts
The new cabinet will be charged with pursuing the government's growth and development policies and the ministries of development, health, and agriculture will key in this direction.
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Harvard Business Review Urges Crisis Innovation
An article in the HBR maintains that Greece is showing signs of recovering, but posits that the future of the Greek economy will be determined by innovation.
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Civil Servants Checked for Fraudulent Resumes
Τhe Supreme Council for Civil Personnel Selection (ASEP) has announced it will be taking a closer look at the specific term contracts of 40,000 public employees looking for fake credentials.
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Greece Prefers Illegal Gambling
All gambling, online or not, is still controlled by the Greek state and this kind of monopoly has led many betting people to try their luck in unregulated, illegal betting. That is a fact, and it costs the state taxation revenue, but it's the first time it's been admitted publicly by an authority figure.
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“Sustainability in Defence” Athenian Conference
The Chief of the Hellenic Armed Forces General Forces kicked off the “Sustainability in Defence” Conference in Athens today, at the Athens Garrison Officer's Club
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New FM Hardouvelis' Immediate Monetary Goals
Newly appointed Hellenic Finance Minister Gikas Hardouvelis has immediate monetary goals to complete, for Greece to receive its two 1.0 billion euro loans.
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"Are You Here" Starring Galifianakis Releases Trailer
"Are You Here" starring Greek-American Zach Galifianakis, along with Amy Poehler and Owen Wilson, just released its premier trailer.
Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Award Winners
On Sunday, the 8th annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival honored this year's Orpheus Awards winners during its closing ceremony.
Cabinet Sworn In & Meets for First Time
The new members of the Greek cabinet arising after a sweeping government reshuffle were sworn in at the presidential mansion on Tuesday, in the presence of President of the Republic Karolos Papoulias and Prime Minister Antonis Samaras. Conducting the swearing-in ceremony was Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos.
Miss USA Features Greek-American Contestant
Eleanna Livaditis competed on Sunday's 63rd Miss USA pageant, marking the first, first generation Greek-American to participate in the beauty contest.