Greece, Fyrom make haste slowly

UN MEDIATOR Matthew Nimetz appeared hopeful of settling the issue of the name of Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (Fyrom) after talks in Athens and Skopje, but he indicated that any solution will likely come after the June 1 Fyrom general elections.

Greece - A Way Of Life! Mygreatworld's Critically Acclaimed Free Photocommunity Enters The Land Of The Gods

http://www.MyGreatGreece.com now opened for the public, the highly praised MyGreatWorld-Project takes another giant step, inviting all fans and travellers to share their impressions of Greece with the world. Visitors and residents alike can now upload their pictures of this astounding country identifying each photo according to date and category like art, nature, hotels etc.

Greece's suspension from Kyoto

On April 17, the United Nations suspended Greece for three months from the emissions-trading scheme formed under the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. The unprecedented suspension, punishment for inaccurate reporting of carbon emissions, combines two of Greece's international hallmarks: lack of transparency in reporting and an apparently complete lack of concern for the environment.

Greece extends ban on GM maize seeds

GREECE on April 23 renewed its ban on genetically modified maize produced by US biotech giant Monsanto Co, expanding it to include 70 types of seed.

Greeks block airline flight over use of the name Macedonia

What’s in a name? A lot apparently, judging by Greece's move to block a Macedonian Air Transport plane from using its airspace. Macedonian Air is the national carrier for Macedonia, one of the now-independent nations that had made up Yugoslavia. The Associated Press notes Greece and Macedonia "have been arguing for many years over the name Macedonia."

Greek islanders from Lesbos won't let lesbians steal their thunder!

Residents of the Greek island Lesbos have slapped a lawsuit on a gay group, insisting that they are the real Lesbians.

Renowned Greek Cypriot music composer Marios Tokas passed away at dawn on Easter

Renowned Greek Cypriot music composer Marios Tokas passed away at dawn on Easter Sunday after a battle with cancer for about nine months. Marios Tokas was born in Limassol, Cyprus.

Greece keeps silent on reports of new c.bank chief

Greece declined comment on Monday on whether it would replace Bank of Greece chief Nicholas Garganas after a newspaper report that the government had chosen a successor.

Patriarch: Greek Orthodox Church Recovering from Crisis

Secretive real estate deals, hostility to priests, fist fights over Christ's tomb, a power struggle between patriarchs — one of the oldest churches in the Holy Land is struggling to get through a moral and financial crisis, its leader says.

IKA squat evicted and demolished

On Wednesday morning (23/4), IKA squat in Larissa was evicted and partially demolished. At 6am the criminality suppresion police raided the building and attacked those who were inside. They were violently taken to the police department.