Pension plan triggers reactions
A rally by left-wing union PAME members took place outside the Maximos Mansion this morning, protesting against the reforms the government has proposed for the new pension plan.
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The Next Generation Initiative
He keeps asking the same question over and over again, but he never gets called out of being repetitive. "What would you do with your career if I get you a magic wand?" Mr. Leon Stavrou asks every time he meets a student of Greek heritage.
Tens of thousands of immigrants will be trapped in Greece
Deputy Minister of Migration Policy Yannis Mouzalas made a shocking confession saying that tens of thousands of immigrants will be trapped in Greece.
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FinMin Tsakalotos' meetings with European counterparts
Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos will have a series of contacts with European counterparts, including German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble, over the next few days.
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Opposition parties need to participate in dialogue on pension reforms
Government spokeswoman Olga Gerovassili on Thursday in statements to real.gr stressed the importance of the opposition's participation in a constructive and of national importance dialogue to decide upon the social security reforms.
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Tsipras: It is our social responsibility to safeguard the sustainability of the social security system
It is our social responsibility to safeguard the sustainability of the social security system and we owe it to the next generations, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday said in a meeting with the representatives of the labour unions.
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General Hotel Satisfaction Index: Greece outperforms rival destinations
Greek hotels received a higher satisfaction rating at 84.9% in November 2015 outperforming their competitors’ 81,4%, according to the monthly General Satisfaction Index (GRI: Global Review Index) data released by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE Intelligence).
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Household needs solutions in Nevada Greek American Navy veteran's demise
Family and friends members knew Charlie Demos as a proud Greek-American, good father, army veteran and prosecuting lawyer who practiced regulation for fifty six years in Florida.
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AEK claim first leg win
AEK have taken victory 1-0 in Livadia against local team in their first leg Greek Cup tie and are close to qualifying for the last eight of the tournament.
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Creditors receive Greek govt's draft on social security reform package
Greece's institutional creditors received a draft of the Greek government's intended social security reforms late on Monday evening, European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas confirmed a day later.
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UN envoy for Cyprus cites constructive discussion with FM Kotzias
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Tuesday received UN Secretary General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide at the foreign ministry, for a discussion that Eide later described as constructive.
Vanessa Redgrave in Athens to highlight plight of refugees
Noted actress, activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Vanessa Redgrave on Tuesday paid a visit to an open reception centre for refugees and migrants in the Elaionas district of inner city Athens.
No cuts in pensions, Labour minister says
Labour Minister Giorgos Katrougalos reiterated the government's position that there will be no cuts in main pensions and that the aim was not accept any cuts in supplementary pensions as well.
Epiphany celebrated in Izmir for the first time in 94 years
Epiphany will be celebrated today in Smyrni (Izmir) for the first time since the Asia Minor Catastrophe of 1922.