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Farmers’ invasion promises chaos in Athens

12 February 2016 / 07:02:23
Following a day full of tension and clashes with police, 10,000 Greek farmers are holding a rally in central Athens.

Farmers are seizing Athens

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Farmers block the Tembi pass for...

Another 48-hour strike in the public sector

The underground station at Syntagma Square will be closed at 10.30 am due to the mass protest procession organized by the trade union of public...

GRReporter | 10:09 | 24 09 13 |

The murdered rap singer was buried

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras addressed the nation and promised urgent actions against Nazism.

GRReporter | 18:09 | 19 09 13 |

Tsipras takes part in the union protest

Over 10,000 people in Athens protested against the mobility programme and the upcoming layoffs in the public sector.

GRReporter | 17:09 | 18 09 13 |

Strong seismic activity has been observed in the Balkans

Seismologists say it is normal for the region and warn us to be on the alert but not to panic.

GRReporter | 20:09 | 17 09 13 |

Collisions on the first day of the strike week

The police used tear gas in order to disperse protesters outside the Ministry of Public Administration; industry groups protested on Friday in order...

GRReporter | 09:09 | 16 09 13 |

Unemployment reaches 27.9%

Experts state that the seasonal appointments in the tourism sector and the unfreezing of state projects will improve the data for the second half.

GRReporter | 19:09 | 12 09 13 |

Eight billion euro deficit in the Social Insurance Organization IKA

New cuts of basic and supplementary pensions by 10% and 30% respectively are in store as well as the cancellation of the lump-sum payment upon...

GRReporter | 19:09 | 11 09 13 |

The lack of prevention increases the number of suicides

In 2011 there were 43% more than in 2007. Psychiatrists reject the statement which has been recently imposed in Greece that the economic crisis alone...

GRReporter | 21:09 | 10 09 13 |

One in three Greeks receives a pension of over 1,000 euro

258 people are receiving more than seven pensions and the average net income from pensions amounts to 921.15 euro.

GRReporter | 16:09 | 09 09 13 |

1,000 people serving life sentences in Greek prisons

The New Penal Code, which will be presented for discussion, will update the system of penalties

GRReporter | 14:09 | 07 09 13 |

А wave of protests is coming in September

After Thessaloniki the protests will continue in Athens where they will intensify. The trade unions of the public and private sector employees ADEDI...

GRReporter | 16:09 | 04 09 13 |