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US economy threatened by Greece debt »

The debt crisis in Greece could turn out to be a threat for the US economy.
If experts are to be believed then the debt crisis in Greece has already fuelled a new set of risks for US. Moreover, other countries have also been pulled into the gambit because of the debt dilemma in the European [...]

Germany, France to Buy €30Bn of Greek Debt »

Germany and France are considering a plan to bail out Greece to costs well in tune of €30 Billion ($41 billion) to help the country avoid a calamitous sovereign default, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Greek Government Says ’No’ to Bailout »

With the EU extending its support to Greece in its efforts to cut down the budget deficit, the Finance Minister has announced that the Government doesn’t require a bailout anymore.

Greece cancels order for swine flu vaccine »

Athens, Jan 19 – Greece has cancelled an order for about eight million batches of the vaccine against swine flu, local media said citing the government sources.

Bomb explodes in Greek capital »

Athens, Jan 16 – A powerful explosion went off at the Ministry of Press and Information in Athens Saturday, causing extensive damage but no injuries, reports said.

Somali pirates seize India bound cargo ship »

Athens, Dec 30 – A Greek-owned cargo ship bound for India was seized by Somali pirates off the coast of Seychelles, officials said.

Explosion shakes Athens »

Athens, Dec 28 – A strong explosion shook Athens late Sunday, damaging a bank and insurance agency.

Over 100 Greek youth detained after clashes with riot police »

Athens, Dec 6 – More than 100 youth were detained after clashes with riot police and five Italians and four Greeks were arrested, reports said Saturday.

Greek police clash with anarchists after student march »

Athens  – Greek riot police clashed with hundreds of youths Tuesday after a student march through Athens to commemorate the 1973 uprising against the military dictatorship turned violent.

Mexican striker de Nigris dies of heart defect »

Mexico City/Athens  – Mexican striker Antonio de Nigris has died of a heart attack at the age of 31, Mexican media reported Monday citing members of his family.