The Ministry of Finance reconsidered once again its decisions and announced that it would change the rules introduced in 2010 concerning the collection of receipts by taxpayers. No more 10% tax refunding.

Doubts that retired military are trying to influence the army to oppose the government policy led to hot debates in the Greek Parliament.

The former ombudsman stated that if government authorities do not respond he would seriously consider taking legal actions.

In general, 2010 has proved to be successful for the Greek ship-owners who have invested about $ 15 billion in new ships.

Women and girls refugees do not know their rights and often become victims of family pressure or violence, alarmed NGOs in Greece.

Fringe Festival (20-26 June), http://www.fringefestival.gr/

Obituary notice of the euro with a black strip on the coffin covered with the Greek flag is the cover of the latest issue of Der Spiegel magazine, while the British Guardian suggests a country’s leaving the euro area should not be considered a taboo.