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Papandreou – Merkel: Nothing to laugh about…

February 22, 2011 Comments Off on Papandreou – Merkel: Nothing to laugh about…

German Chancellor Angkela Merkel held a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou after their meeting in Berlin. Among other, she said that “many in Germany are convinced that Greece is on the right track, however there are still some things that can be done”. If Angela meant that …

Greek banker arrested in Credit Suisse off-shore case

February 22, 2011 Comments Off on Greek banker arrested in Credit Suisse off-shore case

A senior private banker at Credit Suisse has been arrested in the United States in connection with a federal investigation into the Swiss bank’s work with questionable offshore accounts, two people briefed on the matter said on Monday. The banker, Christos Bagios, was arrested in New York and transferred to …

Greek sets himself on fire due to economic reasons

February 22, 2011 Comments Off on Greek sets himself on fire due to economic reasons

A man set himself on fire in an attempt to put an end to his life due to economic problems. The 49-years-old man entered a church, splashed gasoline all over his body and set himself on fire. the priest and some church visitors rushed to help him and manage to …

Athens: How Public Transport will operate on Feb 23-General Strike

February 22, 2011 Comments Off on Athens: How Public Transport will operate on Feb 23-General Strike

On the day of the general strike on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, the public transport in Athens will operate as follows: The Metro will operate as scheduled however until the station Doukisis Plakentias. The Tram will operate from 06:00 am to 10:00 pm. The Urban Trains-HSAP will operate from 09:00 …

Greece sends ships to evacuate Chinese, Europeans and Egyptians from Libya

February 22, 2011 1

In a huge rescue and evacuation operation Greece is sending ships to repatriate European and Chinese foreigners living in Libya, after requests by several countries. In a statement the Ministry of Civil Protection said that two ships are set to sail tonight and head to Tripoli in order to evacuate European citizens …

Greece On Alert due to the General Strike, Feb 23

February 22, 2011 Comments Off on Greece On Alert due to the General Strike, Feb 23

Greece’s security is on alert and authorities try to prevent the break out of riots and violent incidents during the general strike of February 23, 2011. Greek media and internet sites report that “the authorities have set priorities so that there will be no dead, no properties damages and no occupations …

Libyans in Athens protest and call experts to help by-pass Tele-Communications Embargo

February 22, 2011 Comments Off on Libyans in Athens protest and call experts to help by-pass Tele-Communications Embargo

Libyans living in Athens will stage a rally to protest the massacre of people by the Muammar Gaddafi regime. The community of Libyans issued a statement expressing their “deep concern and shock” by the excessive violence against their compatriots. Furthermore they invite “technology experts to help by-pass the Gaddafi embargo on …

Prof. Sinn Group: Return to Drachma and get a 30% Haircut

February 22, 2011 Comments Off on Prof. Sinn Group: Return to Drachma and get a 30% Haircut

A group of leading European economists around Prof. Hans Werner Sinn warns Greece’s creditors and advice the debt-ridden country to return to Drachma, or launch even tougher austerity measures and get a loan haircut of 30%, German Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported today. The group called “European Economic Advisory Group” (EEAG), presented its tenth …

103 Migrants rescued from sinking boat off Lefkada island.

February 22, 2011 Comments Off on 103 Migrants rescued from sinking boat off Lefkada island.

A drama with 103 illegal migrnats, among them 27 children, was averted at the last minute as their boat semi-capsized off the island of Lefkada, Greece. A group of 103 illegal migrants and three migrant-runners were rescued from a semi-capsized sailboat south of the island of Lefkada late Monday by …

TEL. Hot-Line for Greeks in Libya! Ship sent to evacuate Greeks!

February 22, 2011 1

Greece’s Foreign Ministry has issued an urgent press release addressed to the 250 Greeks living in Libya. Greek citizens who want to be evacuated on board of a ship should contact the Greek embassy in Libya. Telephone numbers (0021) 8213336978 and (0021) 8213338563. Alternatively they can call the Crisis Management …

Athens: Public Transport Stoppages, Feb 22 – I do a short stoppage myself :)

February 22, 2011 Comments Off on Athens: Public Transport Stoppages, Feb 22 – I do a short stoppage myself :)

Watch out for the public transport work stoppages today! No Urban Train-HSAP 12:00 -04:00 pm, no Trolley 11:00am-04:00pm. I got to get a short break to fix issues! I will return to the blog and keep posting after 01:00 pm.

Greek Students vs Greek PM Papandreou in Berlin (video)

February 22, 2011 Comments Off on Greek Students vs Greek PM Papandreou in Berlin (video)

Greek students disturbed with slogans the speech of Prime Minister George Papandreou at the Humboldt University in Berlin last night. They shouted slogans like “The PASOK is here to rob the people” and attempted to lift an anti-government banner. Papandreou urged to talk with a representative of the some 30 people strong …