Greeks rally over train crash, labour unions gear for more walkouts
Greece's largest labour unions, jointly representing more than two million workers, will stage a nationwide strike on March 16.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Greeks protest over deadly train crash, station master jailed pending trial
Clashes erupted between police and demonstrators in Athens, after thousands rallied to protest over the crash.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Greece will elect 'fighting government', usher in 'new era' - Tsipras
Greeks will elect a "fighting government" and usher in a "new era" of reform, leftwing former premier Alexis Tsipras said as voting opened in the country's fifth general election in six year.
Sun Sep 20 2015
Youth exodus fuels brain drain in Greece
Economists say Greece's future is imperiled because of a terrible economy that has punished young Greeks and forced thousands abroad for work and school.
Sat Jul 11 2015
Why leaving the euro could be a nightmare for the Greeks
If Greece had its own currency, it could print more money, which would lower the value of its currency and make its products cheaper.
Fri Jul 10 2015
Deadline day for 'last chance' Greece bailout plan
Other Eurozone nations, led by Germany, are sceptical about Greece meeting austerity conditions attached to the loans, especially after Greeks in a referendum last weekend
Thu Jul 09 2015
'Yes' and 'No' voters: profiles of those voting for Greece's future
Millions of Greeks are heading to the polls for a crucial referendum on Greece's bailout. So, what would it be? Citizens of the world wait with bated breath.
Sun Jul 05 2015
If Greece is ejected from the euro zone, what then?
If Greeks vote this Sunday against the harsh austerity that Europe demanded in exchange for a financial lifeline, EU leaders said Greece will eject itself from the euro zone.
Fri Jul 03 2015
In Germany vs. Greece, Angela Merkel is winning
Even as the Greeks reach their breaking point, the leaders of Europe are lining up behind German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Wed Jul 01 2015
Greece braced for more strikes
Greeks were again bracing themselves for further strikes against more proposed austerity measures.
Tue Nov 06 2012
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024