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Greece Agrees Tax Measures With LendersGreece has reached a deal with its bailout creditors that will see personal income tax increased and public pensions cut.
Yanis Varoufakis: After I was arrested my father said I couldn't study in Greece – it was too dangerous
Jars containing embryos found outside cemetery in northern Greece#A shepherd in northern Greece got a shocking surprise on Saturday while tending to his flock. Located outside a village cemetery in northern Greece, the man found a black bag with two jars, each containing an embryo in what was discovered to be formaldehyde, according to the AP.
Greece: Man shot dead outside primary schoolATHENS, Greece (AP) " Police in Greece say gunmen killed a man outside a primary school near Athens as parents were still dropping off their children.Police say at least two armed men attacked the victim Wednesday outside the side entrance of the school in the Glyka Nera area, east of the capital.Police say the incident may be linked to rivalry between extortion gangs in the area but gave no further details.
Survey suggests Greeks split in views of European UnionGreeks appear evenly divided in their views of the European Union, according to a recent survey of European attitudes by the Eurobarometer.More specifically, 34 percent of those polled said that belonging to the EU is a good thing against 32 percent who said the opposite. Thirty-three percent said EU membership is neither good nor bad.
Foreign TV Productions Focus on Greece in MayTelevision crews from Russia, France and Belgium are expected to visit Greece in May to film popular tourism destinations, such as the Ionian islands and the Peloponnese, but also places lesser known to tourists. According to an announcement, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura are supporting foreign TV productions in Greece, aiming to promote the country as a year round destination.More specifically, the Russian cable channel “Live Planet” of Digital Russia Group will film on the Ionian islands of Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos, on behalf of the “Live symbols of the planet” program.
Extra million tourists set to come to Greece this yearGreek tourism is projected to record an all-time high in terms of arrivals this year. However, no one is yet able to predict whether that positive development will also be reflected in tourism revenues or if the phenomenon observed last year will be repeated, with a rise in visitors but a drop in takings.