Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras pledged more efforts to reverse the brain drain, as a new survey showed that 60 percent of Greeks living and working abroad wish to return home. During a visit at the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos” in Athens, Tsipras discussed with scientists the topic “From …

The Greek Government has confirmed that in the event of no deal the rights of UK nationals already living in Greece will be fully recognized and guaranteed, in line with the reciprocity offered by the UK to EU citizens. Greece is preparing fast-track bills regarding rights of UK nationals living …

Greece is looking for options to allow British tourists and expats to continue visit and stay in the country visa-free even if there is Brexit without deal. The Greek government aims to allow Britons to enter the country without visa after the UK exits the European Union. “A no-deal Brexit …

Locals and tourists were evacuated from the village Viggla on the island of Corfu on Tuesday after the piles of garbage left on the side of a land road burst into flames. The fire broke out at noon in the area of Koulouras and spread quickly due to the strong …

A prosecutor in Lamia has pressed charges against the mayor of Amfikleia-Elati on suspicion that he was behind two incidents of strays dogs’ poisoning. A priest is being also persecuted for abetting the perpetrator in Fthiotida Prefecture in Central Greece. According to the case file, the mayor was allegedly behind …

The European Commission is making plans that could mean British citizens need a visa to enter the EU after Brexit. Some UK media write that the cost for a visa would be at £52. According to a document presented to MEPs  and seen by politicoeurope: The proposal is among a …

A perceived lack of meritocracy and corruption are the two primary factors fueling “brain drain” in Greece, according to the findings of a study published by ICAP People Solutions. Another prominent reason, albeit secondary, is the punishing economic crisis in the country since 2009-10, with members of Greece’s highly skilled …

In the spring of 1988,  the lead singer of a US band along with five jazz musicians landed in Athens airport, following a short-term contract on board of a cruise ship. When the shipping company went bust due to financial problems, the 35-year-old singer did not followed her colleagues back …

Greece will thoroughly reform the traffic penalties code and will impose fines according to offender’s income criteria. It looks as if foreigner drivers will be exempted as it will be up to Greek Finance Ministry to check the offender’s income declaration. The road traffic penal code will be thoroughly reformed, …

About three million EU citizens living in the UK would be allowed to stay after Brexit, Theresa May has proposed at the European Union Summit on Thursday.  A new “UK settled status” would grant EU migrants who had lived in the UK for five years rights to stay and access …

Prime Minister Theresa May has signed the letter that will formally begin the UK’s departure from the European Union. Triggering Article 50 on Brexit is not welcome by everyone in UK. Please, take the poll for Brexit and EU. Giving official notice under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, it …

A couple of messages, a flower bouquet. Locals and expats expressed their sorrow about Steven Cook, whose remains were found in a deep well in Malia last week. 20-year-old Steven Cook from UK went missing in 2005 during holidays in Crete. Steven Cook, from Sandbach, Cheshire, was on his first …

I am not so sure but I think that in this thick book called Greek Constitution it stays right in the beginning that “All Greeks are equal”. But what many people, especially expats do not know is that some Greeks are more equal than the others – especially when it …

One out of three Greece’s labor craft await 3 to 15 months for their salaries. This is one of the main slogans of the campaign for the rights of workers launched by opposition party To Potami. In a statement, the centrist party notes that “more than 1.2million people go daily …

German vice chancellor, Sigmar Gabriel, said he would raise the issue of dual citizenship, which is generally forbidden in Germany for non-EU citizens, in the country’s national elections next year. “Let’s offer it to the young Britons living in Germany, Italy or France so that they can remain EU citizens,” …

A shock for the little man who still had some money in the bank and used to get something in exchange. A couple of euros to pay the fuel or the bus ticket in order to go to the bank and fix a new date for his deposit.  Central European …

Pasta, rice, biscuits, razor blades, tooth brushes, hygiene articles, drugs, sleeping bags, blankets, socks, raincoats, … estimated ten thousands Athenians passed by Syntagma Square on Sunday and brought bags full of goods for the refugees. “It was unprecedented, such a huge solidarity” the organizers of the action,  the Social Solidarity …

Just 3 days left – 72 hours –  to help Greek News in English and blog KeepTalkingGreece stay in operation also for 2016. Reaching even 50% of the original goal will be a guarantee that KTG will continue to be alive and kicking.  So far, we have reached 41% of …

Countdown! Just a few days left to help Greek news and blog KeepTalkingGreece be alive and kicking also for 2016. We have secured to cover our expenses for 2015 and the revamp of the site, yet, we are far away from covering expenses for the operation of 2016! – We …

I started KeepTalkingGreece in spring 2010, as an alternative to Greek-bashing by international media shortly before Greece capitulated without battle into the hands of the International Monetary Fund. From the very first moment, the main aim of this website and blog was to inform the English-speaking expats living in Greece …