The 5th Quadrilateral Summit of Greece Bulgaria Romania and Serbia was concluded in Varna on Friday 2 November with the participation of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Neta
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How the world sees Greece
Friday, November 2, 2018
Balkan co-operation with the... 2030 World Cup in the background
“Literal Tumbleweeds” and One Feral Kitten: Lindsay Lohan’s Shuttered Greek Beach Club Is Still Inspiring Pilgrimages
It’s the off-season in Mykonos, but the pull of Lohan’s viral-ready beach club has not gone away. McCarthy’s friend made lunch reservations at the club through its Web site. They hired a local guide a...
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Greek airport privatisation, round 2; mainly island airports
Two years after Fraport Greece took over the control of 14 regional and island airports in Greece on a 40-year lease, a further 23 airports will be considered for concession and P3 procedures. Althoug...
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Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania to Jointly Bid for 2030 World Cup
Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania are planning to propose a joint bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2030, the four state leaders decided on Friday. The four men met on the sidelines of a summit ...
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Turkish Defense Minister Again Threatens Greece and Cyprus
In statements made on Friday, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar continued his recent string of threatening rhetoric directed towards Greece and Cyprus, this time stating that Ankara will not ...
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Direct flights resume between FYR Macedonia and Greece
Direct flights have resumed between the capitals of FYR Macedonia and Greece after a 12-year pause. The resumption is part of an ongoing thawing of relations between the two neighbours over FYR Macedo...
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Statement by Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Katrougalos following his meeting with. B Osmani, Deputy Prime Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in charge of European Affairs (Athens 01 November 2018)
G. KATROUGALOS: It is with pleasure that I welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Mr. Osmani, in Greece, as a friend.We discussed the promotion of, and respect for, the spirit of the Prespa Agreement, as an agreement that does not only solve one single problem that has plagued our two countries, but which also stabilises the wider region of the Balkans and also ensures the European perspective of the countries in our region. This is something that represents long-standing policy for our side, as early as the Thessaloniki Summit Meeting, which opened Europe's doors to our neighbouring countries.And we shall have the opportunity to visit “Eleftherios Venizelos” Airport together, from where the first, maiden flight to Skopje will depart, now that one of the thorny issues which hindered such a journey has been resolved, in other words the change in this country’s name. I received Mr. Osmani as a friend, and we hope for this cooperation to continue in the future as well.
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Joint statement following the first meeting of the Joint Inter-Disciplinary Committee of Experts between Greece and fYROM on historical, archaeological, and educational issues (Athens, 2 November 2018)
The first meeting of the Joint Inter-Disciplinary Committee of Experts on historic, archaeological and educational matters (JICE) was held today. The meeting was held in a friendly atmosphere in line with the spirit and principles of the Prespes Agreement. Both Parties adopted the Rules of Procedure of the JICE and agreed on the dynamics of the future meetings. Common was the decision to work towards the elimination of certain references in the schoolbooks that were present in the past, according to article 8 of the Prespes Agreement.
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Greek government tables its proposals on the Constitutional Revision
On Friday afternoon the parliamentary majoritys proposal for a constitutional amendment was presented to the President of the Greek Parliament The text accompanied by the signa
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Differences between Greece and the Commission are diminished
Differences are bridged in estimates between the Commission and Greece in relation to the budgetary outcome of both 2018 and 2019 which means that the Greek government can begin b
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Greece added to ISPS HANDA Melbourne World Cup of Golf field
Melbourne, Victoria, AUS – The ISPS HANDA Melbourne World Cup of Golf announced today that Team Greece has been added to the tournament field following Austria’s withdraw from the event. Peter Karmis ...
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Nalini Malani turns to a Greek myth to retell Indian tragedies
In Christa Wolf’s novel Cassandra (1983) the fall of Troy is retold from the perspective of Priam’s daughter. It was her fate, a curse from the gods, to see the future, but for nobody to believe her p...
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Greece to subsidize mortgage loans up to 95 percent for families
Greece’s government will start subsidizing mortgage loans with amounts that will reach up to 95% of the outstanding debt. The measure comes a few weeks after Greek banks started to offer generous debt cuts of up to 95% to debtors of non-performing consumer loans providing they can pay back in six installments. The Greek government … The post Greece to subsidize mortgage loans up to 95 percent for families appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Vodafone Greece offers up to 50% discounts on phones, tablets, accessories
Vodafone Greece launched a promotion under which it offers up to 50 percent off the prices of smartphones, tablets and accessories. The discounts are valid until 15 November or until stock last. Custo...
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Greece, Russia Host Initial Games of 2019 Women’s World League
LEN has announced the dates and the venues of the European Water Polo Super Cup finals. Kazakhstan Water Polo Player Receives 4-Year Doping Ban Kazakhstan water polo player Alexandr Godovanyuk ...
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Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece and Romania with an Idea for a Joint Hosting of the Football World Cup
Bulgaria will participate in a joint bid, together with Romania, Greece and Serbia, to host the World Cup in 2030. This was announced by Prime Minister Boyko Borisov at the press conference after the ...
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Raki instead of ‘contrast agent’: Cretan grandpa lands in intensive care
The grandpa was supposed to undergo a magnetic resonance imagine (MRI) for his digestive system at a public hospital in Herakleio, Crete. However, instead of an examination that is considered routine, the elderly man landed in intensive care with brain stroke symptoms. According to local media, the elderly man went to the hospital in the … The post Raki instead of ‘contrast agent’: Cretan grandpa lands in intensive care appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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A Labor of Love to Preserve a Miracle: The Work of the Acropolis Restoration Service
ATHENS – The arguments over what is the world’s greatest building will continue in perpetuity but a Greek has no doubt, and when he is […] The post A Labor of Love to Preserve a Miracle: The Work of the Acropolis Restoration Service appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia to Make Joint Bid to Host 2030 World Cup
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — The leaders of four Balkan countries say they will make a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. The prime […] The post Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia to Make Joint Bid to Host 2030 World Cup appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek sector focuses on Eastern Europe
In the European top 3 of the largest production countries for kiwis, peaches and nectarines, oranges, mandarins and watermelons for example, Greece has a firm place. This makes the country an importan...
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Bulgaria, Greece prime ministers sign declaration on Thessaloniki-Ruse railway link
Varna. Prime Ministers Boyko Borissov and Alexis Tsipras signed a joint declaration in Evksinograd for the development of the Thessaloniki-Kavala-Alexandroupoli-Burgas-Varna-Ruse railway connection, t...
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EU Unemployment Falls to Record Low
The euro area (EA19) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 8.1% in September 2018, stable compared with August 2018 and down from 8.9% in September 2017. This remains the lowest rate recorded in the euro area since November 2008. The EU28 unemployment rate was 6.7% in September 2018, stable compared with August 2018 and down from 7.5% in September 2017. This is the lowest rate recorded in the EU28 since the start of the EU monthly unemployment series in January 2000. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Eurostat estimates that 16.574 million men and women in the EU28, of whom 13.153 million in the euro area, were unemployed in September 2018. Compared with August 2018, the number of persons unemployed decreased by 35 000 in the EU28 and increased by 2 000 in the euro area. Compared with September 2017, unemployment fell by 1.793 million in the EU28 and by 1.309 million in the euro area. Among the Member States, the lowest unemployment rates in September 2018 were recorded in Czechia (2.3%), Germany and Poland (both 3.4%). The highest unemployment rates were observed in Greece (19.0% in July 2018) and Spain (14.9%). Compared with a year ago, the unemployment rate fell in 27 Member States and remained stable in Estonia. The largest decreases were registered in Cyprus (from 10.2% to 7.4%), Croatia (from 10.5% to 8.2%), Greece (from 20.9% to 19.0% between July 2017 and July 2018), Portugal (from 8.5% to 6.6%) and Spain (from 16.7% to 14.9%). In September 2018, the unemployment rate in the United States was 3.7%, down from 3.9% in August 2018 and from 4.2% in September 2017. In September 2018, 3.333 million young persons (under 25) were unemployed in the EU28, of whom 2.403 million were in the euro area. Compared with September 2017, youth unemployment decreased by 385 000 in the EU28 and by 212 000 in the euro area. In September 2018, the youth unemployment rate was 14.9% in the EU28 and 16.8% in the euro area, compared with 16.5% and 18.3% respectively in September 2017. In September 2018, the lowest rates were observed in Czechia and Germany (both 6.3%) as well as the Netherlands (7.5%), while the highest were recorded in Greece (37.9% in July 2018), Spain (34.3%) and Italy (31.6%).
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Bulgarian PM: Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and Serbia have Always Had One Purpose-Raise the Level of Connectivity Within the EU
Prime Minister Boyko Borisov host a four-party summit between Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and Serbia in the Evksinograd residence in Varna today, reported BGNES. Prime Ministers Boyko Borisov, Alexis Ts...
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Access to School Aids Social Inclusion of Migrants, Refugees in Greece, IOM Survey Shows
Athens – Access to regular schooling has enabled migrant and refugee children to make friends with students from other cultures, said 84 per cent of surveyed children in open accommodation ...
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Get Your Greek On Tonight at the 55th Annual Greek Festival!
Get ready to get your Greek on this weekend — at least in a munching sense. The 55th annual Greek Festival will bring a taste of Greek culture through food and music this weekend to the Coastal ...
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PM Borissov: Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia and Romania will bid to host 2030 World Cup
Sofia. Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia and Romania are considering a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. This was announced by Prime Minister Boyko Borissov at a press conference after the meeting of the f...
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Terens Quick participates in a conference of the "Nostos II" programme (London, 31 October 2018)
The Diaspora Ministers of Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt, in the context of the "NOSTOS II" Programme which is being held in London, agreed to a cooperation with the competent Ministries of their countries, to encourage their Nationals everywhere - Organisations and natural persons - to further strengthen the trend of tourism to their Countries. In his intervention, during the course of the Round Table discussion on "Diaspora - Tourism" Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Terens Quick stressed: "Our Nationals undoubtedly represent a driving force that can help the Mother Country on numerous levels. One of these is Tourism. I have had numerous discussions with my colleague, Minister of Tourism Elena Kountoura, and we have agreed to launch a programme entitled "Bring a friend along on your holiday to Greece". The reasoning begins with the fact that our Nationals usually come with their friends or neighbours who are of Greek descent. The point is for them to motivate a friend or neighbour of theirs, who is a citizen of the country where they live, to come to Greece with them, for them to become their tour guide and teach them everything from our history and culture to all the beauties of our Country. The Programme "Bring a friend along on your holiday to Greece” was also approved by two of my colleagues Mr. Fotis Fotiou and Ms. Nabila Makram, and indeed we have proposals for collaboration between our Diasporas, which we will each submit to the Ministry of Tourism of our respective country. We also discussed Medical Tourism -in its strict sense- an issue in which the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Tourism must of course be involved." The specific issue of Medical Tourism concerned another Round Table discussion which was held during the "NOSTOS II" Programme, with the participation of Greek, Cypriot, and Egyptian physicians who reside in Great Britain. At the discussion, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Terens Quick proposed to the Hellenic Medical Society of the UK the establishment of a small group of volunteers to support patients who come to London or other British cities for treatment following a decision by the Greek National Health System. "There are families who need support, chiefly psychological in nature, especially when they come to a country not familiar to them, perhaps without speaking the language and with anxiety about a family member’s treatment, which for the most pertains to children. I can say that I had a good response, in conjunction also with the Greek Diplomatic Authorities in London." And the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs concluded: "In Britain, we have many "brain drain" doctors. When I proposed that we include Medicine in London's “NOSTOS II," I did so to show that Greek physicians are great and enviable scientists, not only here but throughout the world. It may be painful for us to have lost so many young people who have studied in Greece, at the expense of the Greek State, but I would like to stress that they have grown to become the best ambassadors for our Country, in one of science's most important fields. This is the continuation of great Greek physicians who for many years, much before the financial crisis, thrived in Britain, as well as in Germany and Scandinavia." Greek Ambassador Dimitris Caramitsos-Tziras participated in London’s "Nostos II" Programme, as did the Director of the Greek National Tourism Association Office in Britain and Ireland, Emi Anagnostopoulou, and physicians Kiki Sonidou, Foteini Kalofonou, and Ourania Fragkouli, members of the Hellenic Medical Society of the UK. The "NOSTOS II" programme concluded with a visit by the three Ministers to the British Parliament, where they collaborated with the Presidents of the Interparty Parliamentary Friendship Groups of Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt.
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Markos Bolaris meets with Slovenian Ambassador Anita Pipan (Athens, 31 October 2018)
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Markos Bolaris today received the Slovenian Ambassador to Greece, Ms Anita Pipan, in the context of a courtesy visit. The Deputy Minister expressed Greece’s interest in promoting cooperation with Slovenia in the cultural and educational arenas, at the same time expressing his conviction that the two peoples, through their differing historical experiences, have formed cultural values and traditions able to contribute to mutual cooperation between the two countries. On her part, Slovenia's Ambassador referred to the historical bonds between the two countries and subsequently praised the efforts of the Greek Government to bolster the Greek economy and tackle the issue of immigration. Finally, Ms. Pipan briefed the Deputy Minister on the initiatives that she intends to undertake, in the near future, in the cultural arena, in Greece, and extended a series of invitations to the Deputy Minister, who accepted them with pleasure.
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Turkey in paranoia: “Greece, Israel, Egypt are part of Khashoggi’s murder plot”
A very new Turkish narrative based on paranoia and conspiracy theories: “Greece, Israel and Egypt are part of the murder plot of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the consulate in Istanbul. This unbelievable allegation has been claimed by Erdogan’s close aide Yigit Bulut, who is famous for his delirium and ravings claims, if he … The post Turkey in paranoia: “Greece, Israel, Egypt are part of Khashoggi’s murder plot” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Interest rates to remain at very low level, says Bank of Greece study
Interest rates will remain low level for a long time and central banks could continue using quantative easing (QE) tools in the future, a study “Monetary policy in a low interest rate world” by the Bank of Greece mentioned on Thursday. The report was presented by Dimitris Malliaropoulos, director of the Economic Analysis and Studies … The post Interest rates to remain at very low level, says Bank of Greece study appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Family of Greek Man Killed in Albania Will Sue to Get Body
The family of Konstantinos Katsifas, a 35-year-old ethnic Greek man said to have died in a shootout with police in Albania, said they will take […] The post Family of Greek Man Killed in Albania Will Sue to Get Body appeared first on The National Herald.
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Greek Anarchist Group Targets Argentinian Embassy
Greek anarchists belonging to the Rouvikonas (Rubicon) group entered the Embassy of Argentina in central Athens on Friday, scattering pamphlets and unfurling a banner along the exterior of the ...
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IMF reiterates need for pension cuts; Athens makes plans for 'social measures'
While the Greek government is engaged in talks with its European partners over the 2019 draft budget the International Monetary Fund reiterated its view on Friday that Athens
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Greek authorities break ring smuggling migrants to Italy
Greek authorities say they have broken a criminal organization that smuggled migrants from Greece to Italy by yacht, and have arrested eight suspected members. A coast guard statement says the ring ha...
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Bank of Greece: Interest Rates to Remain Low
Interest rates will remain at low levels for the forseeable future and European central banks could continue using quantitative easing (QE) tools, according to a report by the Bank of Greece said ...
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Turkey’s AKP to Cyprus, Greece: ‘Refrain From Actions Against Fatih’
In a warning issued on Wednesday, Ömer Çelik, the spokesman of Turkey’s ruling AKP party stated that Greece and Cyprus should refrain from taking any actions against the drilling vessel ...
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EU border 'lie detector' system criticised as pseudoscience
Technology that analyses facial expressions being trialled in Hungary, Greece and Latvia The EU has been accused of promoting pseudoscience after unveiling plans for a “smart lie-detection system” at its busiest borders in an attempt to identify illegal migrants. The “lie detector”, which is to be trialled in Hungary, Greece and Latvia, involves the use of a computer animation of a border guard, personalised to the traveller’s gender, ethnicity and language, asking questions via a webcam. Continue reading...
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Troye Sivan glows at Greek Theatre
With the first few songs of his set, pop star Troye Sivan showed immense growth as a performer. His unbridled confidence and immaculate stage presence had fans screaming for almost the entire performa...
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Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1.0.6 Adds First The Lost Tales Of Greece Story
As if Assassin’s Creed Odyssey wasn’t already ridiculously big, Ubisoft have gone and made it a bit bigger with update 1.0.6 to the game. It adds the first of The Last Tales of Greece stories, alongsi...
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Adoptions in Greece record a 77% increase in 2017
Adoptions in Greece recorded a 77 percent increase in 2017 when compared to 2016, the Greek Statistics Authority (ELSTAT) announced on Thursday. The increase is attributed to remarriages rather to the new adoptions law that was introduced at the end of 2017, beginning of 2018. Of the 393 adoptions, 198 were girls and 187 boys … The post Adoptions in Greece record a 77% increase in 2017 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greek Prosecutor Probes Former Toy Exec’s Real Estate Dealings
ATHENS – A Greek Supreme Court prosecutor ordered the Financial Prosecutor’s Office to open an investigation into alleged irregular Greek real estate transactions by a […] The post Greek Prosecutor Probes Former Toy Exec’s Real Estate Dealings appeared first on The National Herald.
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After New Name Deal, Greece Reconnects to FYROM by Air
While a deal with Greece to rename the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) is still up in the air, the countries will reconnect by […] The post After New Name Deal, Greece Reconnects to FYROM by Air appeared first on The National Herald.
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Thomas Cook: 4% rise in prices and heavy investment plans for Greece in 2019
Germany chief Stefanie Berk described 2018 as “a year of ups and downs”
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The institutional role of Greece in the OECD is strengthened
For the first time Greece claimed and obtained a ViceChair position at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Developments OECD Tourism Committee for 2019 on the Gree
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First flight from Greece to Macedonia in 12 years
Macedonia's deputy prime minister, Bujar Osmani, was onboard when the first direct commercial flight between Greece and Macedonia in 12 years took off on Thursday evening. The twice-weekly service fol...
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ABS join workshop on drafting 2020 sulfur limit SIP in Greek
Leading Greek shipping industry stakeholders joined ABS for a workshop on drafting 2020 sulfur limit Ship Implementation Plans (SIP). Intended to help shipping companies and crew ready their ...
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Semi Ojeleye passes Greek test with flying colors
The most important reason why the Celtics were able to hand the Milwaukee Bucks their first loss of this young season wasn’t the team-record 24 3-pointers. It wasn’t Kyrie Irving’s 28 points or anothe...
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'Architectures': Karl Lagerfeld's first-ever sculpture exhibition is inspired by classical Greek columns
Fashion's living legend Karl Lagerfeld has been a busy man in October. Having recently restaged Chanel's latest cruise collection along Bangkok's Chao Phraya river, the creative multi-hyphenate is cur...
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Photos: Naples couple opts for destination wedding in Greece
Photos: Naples couple opts for destination wedding in Greece Naples travel advisor Pamela Price planned her own destination wedding on the Grecian island of Santorini in September. She married America...
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Ancient mariners: Greek navy offers taste of life in galleys
ATHENS, Greece – For a NATO-member warship, Greece’s Olympias is pretty unusual. It’s got a zero carbon footprint, no whale-zapping sonar and an antiquated propulsion system. The 121-foot ...
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