Antonis Samaras

Pavlos Fyssas, also known as Killah P, was murdered Tuesday night in a suburb of the port city of Piraeus, Greece. The man who admitted to killing Fyssas also claims to be a member of the far-right Golden Dawn party.

Greek Rapper Pavlos Fyssas Killed by Golden Dawn Supporter

Conflict & Justice

Greek hip-hop and rap artist Pavlos Fyssas, also known as Killah P, was murdered Tuesday night in a suburb of the port city of Piraeus. The man who admitted killing Fyssas also claims to be a supporter of the far-right party known as Golden Dawn.

Greek government, citing budget problems, pulls plug on public broadcaster

Global Politics

Greece a difficult place for followers of non-Orthodox Christian faiths

Lifestyle & Belief

Markets rise and fall as effects of weekend Greek elections begin to be felt

Greek State Broadcaster ERT Goes Dark but Returns as Webcast

Global Politics

Leaked Memo Urges Greece to Move to Six-Day Work Week

Conflict & Justice

Greece remains at the center of Europe’s ongoing battle to salvage its single currency, the Euro. Now, a leaked memo indicates that European leaders want Greece to expand the work week, and loosen up its labor laws.

Greek Elections: Voters Stick to Austerity Plan

Global Politics

The conservative pro-bailout New Democracy Party won the elections, but must try to forge a coalition with at least one left-leaning party in order to govern. New Democracy wants Greece to stick to its international agreements, but will ask for more time.

Before They Were Rivals, Greece’s Political Leaders Were Friends

The roller coaster that is Greek politics continued Wednesday. Talks between the three main political parties forming the new unity government remained deadlocked. The most dramatic moment came when Giorgios Karatzaferis, leader of the smallest party walked out of negotiations. He told reporters it was sad that games were taking place between outgoing Prime Minister […]

Top of the Hour: Greece to Form Unity Government, Morning Headlines

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and conservative leader Antonis Samaras reached a deal on Sunday to form a unity government  to  implement the unpopular austerity measures required by a bailout deal reached with European leaders. Papandreou will resign once the details are finalized.

Greece Forms New Coalition Government; Italy’s Berlusconi Rumored to Be Resigning

Embattled Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will resign once plans for a new coalition government are finalized. Papandreou and his political rival, conservative leader Antonis Samaras, reached a deal on Sunday to form a unity government to  implement the unpopular austerity measures required by a bailout deal reached with European leaders. The new government is expected […]