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Thursday, August 29, 2019
Myconian Collection Hotels & Resorts Introduces Noa GREEK Restaurant
With incredible views stretching out across the Aegean Sea to the horizon, Noa is the ideal place to experience reimagined traditional GREEK dishes ...
Welcoming Mitsotakis, Merkel says Greece's commitments will now be easier
On his side, Mitsotakis said he wants to change the context of GREEK-German relations, noting that the two sides are working on a “green” development ...
SETE Updates GREEK Finance Minister on Key Tourism Matters
Key tourism issues and challenges were addressed during a meeting on Wednesday, between GREEK Tourism Confederation (SETE) President ...
GREEK Passport Opens Doors, Among World's Strongest
More specifically, the GREEK passport is ranked in the fourth power rank of passports together with those of Sweden, Singapore, France, Belgium, ...
Archbishop Elpidophoros Meets With Archdiocesan Presbyters Council Executive Board
... with the Executive Board members of the Archdiocesan Presbyters Council at the headquarters of the GREEK Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
GREEK property market in scopes of Israeli investors
Zoia, another Israel-based fund, meanwhile, is currently managing around 19 buildings in different parts of the GREEK capital, setting its sights on both ...
Kavala firm unleashes GREEK artists on fine silk
Wary of seeing her own drive sapped and eager to explore her love of textiles, she came up with the idea of creating a platform for GREEK artists and ...
The Ancient GREEKS Used Machines to Lift Stones 150 Years Earlier Than Previously Believed
Archaeologists have long believed that the forerunners of the cranes that now dot the skylines of cities across the globe were invented by GREEK ...
Ousted GREEK Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Finally Gets to Go Home
The ousted GREEK Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Irenaeus I, departed Israel on Thursday and was headed for Greece. His departure puts an end to ...
National Bank of Greece S.A. 2019 Q2
The following slide deck was published by National Bank of Greece S.A. in conjunction with their 2019 Q2 earnings call. Download PDF 140 Click to enlarge Notes: ...
Volos: Elderly siblings found in state of starvation
Two elderly siblings were found in state of starvation in their home in a central neighborhood of Volos, Central Greece. Neighbors alarmed the police after the elderly man and his sister had not shown signs of life for a couple of days. Police needed the help of a locksmith to open the door as the … The post Volos: Elderly siblings found in state of starvation appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
4-year-old toddler girl drowned on the island of Thassos
A 4-year-old toddler drowned in a beach of the island of Thassos in Northern Greece on Wednesday. The little girl was reportedly playing with an inflatable children boat when a wave filled it with water. The girl drank a lot of water and she was unconscious but still alive when she was pulled out of … The post 4-year-old toddler girl drowned on the island of Thassos appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greek Stocks Snd 1.78 Pct Up
ATHENS – Greek stocks rose significantly on Thursday, pushing the general index of the market above the 850-point level in the Athens Stock Exchange. Traders […] The post Greek Stocks Snd 1.78 Pct Up appeared first on The National Herald.
New All-Time Lows fot the 10-Year Bond Yield
ATHENS – The Greek state bond market positive reacted to the outcome of a meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Greek Prime Minister […] The post New All-Time Lows fot the 10-Year Bond Yield appeared first on The National Herald.
UK's PZ Cussons sells off Greek olive oil business Minerva
UK FMCG company PZ Cussons has entered into an agreement to sell its Greek food division Minerva, which produces olive oils, for GBP41m (US$50m). It said the sale - along with Polish personal care ...
70th Annual Long Beach Greek Festival Will Say Opa To All
An annual favorite is back and giving Long Beach a little taste of Greece this Labor Day weekend. It's the 70th annual Long Beach Greek Festival, and it offers another authentic Greek experience, ...
Prosecutor drops Greek central bank chief's corruption probe
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek prosecutor has dropped an investigation into alleged involvement of the country's central bank chief in a politically-charged pharmaceutical bribery scandal. Prosecutor ...
PM Mitsotakis and Chancellor Merkel talk economy, investments in Berlin
Economy, investments, primary surpluses and migration were high on the agenda of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and German Chancellor Angela Markel in Berlin on Thursday. Merkel and Mitsotakis have meet several times in the past but it is the first time the Chancellor welcomed Mitaotakis as Prime Minister. “Changes in the economy will be … The post PM Mitsotakis and Chancellor Merkel talk economy, investments in Berlin appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
W.H.O. Warns of ‘Dramatic’ Rise in Measles in Europe
The disease had a resurgence in Britain, Greece, the Czech Republic and Albania, the World Health Organization said.
Greek banks Alpha, NBG trim bad loan pile in second quarter
ATHENS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Greek lenders National Bank and Alpha pressed ahead with their balance sheet repair in the second quarter, reducing their sour loans as the country's economy recovers from a ...
Greece, Germany discuss forty years of debt
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in Germany for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel. Ties between the two countries are strained as Berlin insists that Athens continues to pay back billions ...
Merkel tells Mitsotakis that Greece’s fiscal commitments are now easier
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that Greece’s fiscal commitments will now be easier to meet. Merkel was speaking at a joint news conference in Berlin, where Mitsotakis was on an official ...
Giannis to be key player for Greece in World Cup
NBA star Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the key player for Greece in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China. The tournament will kick off on Aug. 31 and run through Sept.15.
Greece's National Bank Q2 profit falls on weaker trading gains
ATHENS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - National Bank (NBG) on Tuesday reported lower second quarter net profit from continuing operations as weaker trading income weighed on otherwise stronger core banking income ...
Greek leader wants talks with Germany on war reparations
BERLIN (AP) — Greece's newly elected prime minister has said during a visit in Berlin that he hopes Germany will agree to start negotiations on war reparations. After a meeting with German Chancellor ...
A glimpse into Greece’s first anti-corruption chief
Greece’s government has appointed its first ever anti-corruption chief to head the country’s newly created anti-corruption body, the Transparency Authority. Angelos Binis has served as a policy ...
Pilgrims get blessing pressing theirs bodies through a miracle hole
Hundreds of pilgrims flocked to the chapel of Saints Andrianos and Natalia by Naplio to get a blessing from a holy hole. Pilgrims press their bodies through a small hole under the icon of Virgin Mary. According to the faithful, even if the hole is small the miracle hole allows all sizes of bodies to … The post Pilgrims get blessing pressing theirs bodies through a miracle hole appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greece's Alpha Bank grows Q2 profit on higher fee and commissions
ATHENS, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Alpha Bank grew its net earnings in the second quarter on the back of higher fees and trading income, Greece’s fourth-largest lender by assets said on Thursday. Alpha, 11 ...
Greece to seek debt relief after confidence restored: PM
Greece's prime minister signalled Wednesday he would seek further debt relief for Athens, but only after confidence is restored in the Greek economy. During a visit to Berlin for talks with Chancellor ...
Ravi Dubey's Insane Greek Sneakers Will Make Even Ranveer Singh Want To Steal Them
When it comes to making a fashion statement, the Television industry isn't quite behind. There are a few actors who have inspired us and have won our hearts with their style game. And one such actor ...
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis calls for new era of German relations
Greece's new conservative prime minister wants to implement reforms more far-reaching than those imposed by the EU. He has called for German investment into the country. New Greek Prime Minister ...
Measles Threat Resurfacing in Greece, World Health Organization Warns
The number of measles cases is skyrocketing in Europe and the disease is even surging in four countries previously considered to have eradicated it, including Greece, the World Health Organization ...
Labour MP says the monarchy could be abolished after Queen approves PM’s plan to suspend Parliament!
"The Queen should look at what happened to her cousin Tino ex King of Greece"
Greece to Present 500-Million-Euro Rescue Plan for Struggling Public Power Utility
The new President and CEO of the Public Power Corporation (PPC), Greece’s struggling public power utility, will present a 500-million-euro rescue package to the company’s board on Friday.
PPC €500-million rescue package includes price hikes as of Sept 1
The new leadership of Greece’s Public Power Company (PPC/DEH) has revealed a rescue plant worth 500 million euros in order to rescue the loss-making electricity utility. The plan includes rate hikes and cuts in the bonus discounts. Guess who will rescue the PPC. The Greek people, of course. The proposal by the new PPC leadership … The post PPC €500-million rescue package includes price hikes as of Sept 1 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Four European countries stripped of 'measles-free' status: WHO
Disease no longer considered eliminated in UK, Greece, the Czech Republic and Albania as WHO warns of spike in cases.
Eurobank Offers Mortgage Defaulters Settlement to Save Homes
ATHENS – Mortgage-holders in Greece who couldn’t afford to pay their note will be given a chance for a settlement by Eurobank, which said it […] The post Eurobank Offers Mortgage Defaulters Settlement to Save Homes appeared first on The National Herald.
New SNF Grant to Support Citizens’ Protection in Greece
On Thursday, August 29th, the inaugural event for the opening of the renovated outdoor grounds of the educational center in Markopoulo took place. The educational […] The post New SNF Grant to Support Citizens’ Protection in Greece appeared first on The National Herald.
Greek PM says settlement of WW2 reparations claim would boost German ties
BERLIN (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday a settlement of a Greek reparations claim against Germany over Nazi occupation of the country could tighten relations.
Greece, Germany working on climate investment package
BERLIN, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Greece wants to draw up a major investment programme with Germany, especially focused on climate protection, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday during a ...
PZ Cussons In Deals To Sell Minerva In Greece, Luksja Brand In Poland
(RTTNews) - PZ Cussons Plc. (PZC.L), a consumer products group, announced Thursday its agreements to sell Greek food subsidiary Minerva and Polish personal care brand Luksja. The decision is in ...
Moody's Says Removal of Capital Controls “Credit Positive” for GREEK Banks
ATHENS – A GREEK government decision to fully remove capital controls in the country from September 1, announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo shows of his Zoom Freak 1 “GREECE” shoes
The “Greek Freak”, NBA's MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has shared his Zoom Freak 1 “GREECE” shoes to his followers on Instagram, ahead of the FIBA ...
Merkel and Mitsotakis discuss GREECE in Berlin today
GREECE'S Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Minister of Finance Olaf Scholz today, Thursday in ...
Chinese Company Buys Thomas Cook, Link for Chinese Tourists to GREECE
With China's presence rising in GREECE, the Chinese investment company Fosun plans to build a Mediterraean tourist market for Chinese visitors, ...
GREECE Can Achieve Growth Rates Exceeding 3 Pct of GDP, Mitsotakis Says in FAZ interview
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis invited German businesses to invest in GREECE, in an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) ...
Four Prisoners Walk Away from GREECE Low-Security Farm
Four more convicts have escaped from a low-security Greek work farm, adding to dozens of others who walked way as the facilities are still open, ...
GREECE appoints first Anti-Corruption chief
The Mitsotakis government appointed on Wednesday a chief to head GREECE'S first anti-corruption body. The newly created Transparency Authority will ...