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Bomb explodes in Athens near home of lawmaker

A small bomb exploded Friday outside an Athens apartment building where a governing party lawmaker lives, causing minor damage but no injuries, Greek police said. The blast targeting Mimis Androulakis follows a year of far-left militant attacks ...

From NICHOLAS PAPHITIS, eTaiwan News,  13 Nov 2009

IOC says Halkia's choice as torchbearer a mistake

The International Olympic Committee criticized Greek Olympic officials Thursday for allowing a hurdler serving a doping ban take part in the Vancouver flame relay. IOC spokeswoman Emmanuelle Moreau said it was "inappropriate and a regrettable ...

From NICHOLAS PAPHITIS, Taiwan News,  29 Oct 2009

Related Topics: International Olympic Committee

8 Afghan immigrants drown as boat sinks in Greece

ATHENS, Greece - Three adults and five children drowned in the eastern Aegean Sea on Tuesday when a small boat carrying 17 illegal immigrants from Afghanistan hit rocks near the shore and sank, Greek authorities said. ...

From NICHOLAS PAPHITIS, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  27 Oct 2009

Related Topics: European Union

Olympic flame for Vancouver lit in ancient Olympia

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) -- The flame for the Vancouver Olympics was successfully lit by the sun's rays in an ancient ceremony Thursday, heralding the start of the torch relay for the 2010 Winter Games. The sun shone just enough over the fallen ...

From NICHOLAS PAPHITIS, Buffalo News,  22 Oct 2009

Related Topics: International Olympic Committee,  Jacques Rogge

Sun shines for Olympic flame lighting rehearsal

In the wildfire-ravaged birthplace of the ancient Olympics, Greek officials held a final rehearsal Wednesday for the kindling of the flame that will burn at the 2010 Vancouver Games. Standing in front of the 2,600-year-old Temple of Hera, an actress ...

From NICHOLAS PAPHITIS, Newsvine,  21 Oct 2009

Related Topics: International Olympic Committee,  Jacques Rogge,  Jim Richards

New PM promises Greeks "time to breathe"

ATHENS, Greece—Greece's new Socialist prime minister took charge Wednesday, promising Greeks "time to breathe" before they face the realities of a rapidly cooling economy compromised by high state spending and a soaring public debt. Prime Minister ...

From NICHOLAS PAPHITIS, Boston Globe,  7 Oct 2009

Related Topics: George Papandreou,  Karolos Papoulias

Greek Socialist premier sworn in, names Cabinet

Greece's new Socialist Prime Minister George Papandreou will personally handle foreign affairs in the Cabinet he announced Tuesday, which merges existing portfolios, creates a new Environment Ministry and places women in key posts. Papandreou, 57, ...

From NICHOLAS PAPHITIS, Taiwan News,  6 Oct 2009

Related Topics: George Papandreou

Greece's Socialists to form new government

Greece's Socialist prime minister-elect was making final decisions Monday on his new Cabinet, whose main challenges will be to revive the faltering economy and improve environmental protection. George Papandreou, 57, will announce his ...

From NICHOLAS PAPHITIS, Taiwan News,  5 Oct 2009

Related Topics: George Papandreou,  Standard Poor's

Initial results: Socialists winning Greek election

Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis casts his ballot at a polling station in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki during general elections on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Greeks were casting cast ballots Sunday in a snap general election likely to ...

From NICHOLAS PAPHITIS, TheNewsTribune.com,  4 Oct 2009

Related Topics: George Papandreou

Exit poll: Socialists to win Greek election

ATHENS, Greece - Opposition Socialists will win Greece's parliamentary election on Sunday with between 41 and 44 percent of the vote, an exit poll for Greek TV stations said. ...

From NICHOLAS PAPHITIS, Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor,  4 Oct 2009

Related Topics: George Papandreou

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