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Former CEO of Hellenic Postbank Aggelos Philippidis was arrested on Friday night in Turkey, according to Greek media. Initial reports say that he was arrested due to an Interpol international arrest warrant and that Turkish police located him via to his mobile phone and a credit card move. He has …

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A misleading sms text sent to thousands of taxpayers via mobile phone caused long queues at local tax offices as people rushed to claim back  the so-called “emergency property taxes” already paid in 2011. Geek media report that the text message was saying: “The Law 3986/11 on special solidarity levy …

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I feel a wonderful peace inside me today. It’s so beautiful, I find it hard to explain or describe it by words. It feels like resting in the arms of the angel, like being touched by the lighthearted flutter of a higher power.  I am about to reach the highest …

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“All electrical devices should be turned off, should consumers use air-conditioners for heating.” This advice is been given to Greeks in the context of measures against the air pollution (smog) and thus during the days the smog hits alarming levels. The measure “A/C on, all electric devices off” aims to …

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Its not surprise, and some even will claim “it’s not a news worth reporting”… Unemployment in Greece hit another record in October 2013: it climbed to 27.8% from 27.7% in September 2013 and 26.01% in October 2012. In total 1,387,520 people are without a work. Unemployment among youth is at …

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Three people were arrested and police are seeking another four after the anti-corruption prosecutor issued at least 7 arrest warrants over suspected loans from Hellenic Postbank. The loans worth 400-500 million euro were given in the period between 2006 and 2011. Former CEO and bank staff, several Greek and Cypriot …

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A mouthwatering menu with first class products in order to honor the EU dignitaries: French risotto, sea beam with vegetables,  chocolate secrets, pasteli and frozen yogurt, enjoyed in the company of red and white wines. The exquisite  menu was bearing the signature of French executive chef Dominique Perrot, once chef …

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Alexis Tsipras, leader of main opposition party left-wing SYRIZA and aspiring EU presidential candidate, will not attend the official ceremony of Greek EU Presidency tonight. Describing the ceremony as a “PR fiesta” SYRIZA criticizes the Greek government for the EU Presidency priorities as these do not include “a challenge” for …

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“Free coffee for journalists in the press room finished at 12 o’ clock,” a newswoman knew to report on a private television channel. Debt-ridden Greece could not but apply strict austerity measures during the opening  ceremony of the 5th Greek EU Presidency. The much-appreciated silk scarfs and ties were crossed …

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A new tax, a new poll levy. As of today, 8th January 2014, Greek insured will be obliged to pay one euro per prescription they will redeem at the pharmacies. The euro-levy will go for the National Health Care system EOPYY. According to health ministry, excepted from the poll levy …

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Workers at Athens trolley will launch a work stoppage between 12 noon and 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 9th 2014. No worries, that’s not a strike. Workers have to attend the general assembly of their union.

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Prime Minister Antonis Samaras was forced to withdraw the 25-euro hospitalization fee bowing to the strong pressure of his coalition partner PASOK. The decision was taken on Tuesday afternoon, after a meeting between the PM and deputy PM, Samaras and Venizelos. The controversial hospitalization fee was to bring 40 million …

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