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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

McDermott gets onboard Greece-Africa interconnector project

US-based subsea and deepwater engineering and construction leader McDermott has signed a memorandum of understanding with Eunice Energy Group to work on the 2 GW electrical link between Greece and ...


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Greek experience offered in DCF fundraiser raffle

Greek church. Iconic white churches with blue roofs are just one sight to look forward to for the winner of the “Experience Greece” trip package ...


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Olympic Shipping becomes first Greek shipowner partner in GCMD

Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation has signed up its first Greek shipowner partner in the shape of Olympic Shipping and Management.


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Netanyahu talks with Greek FM about energy, UN votes and Iran

In his meeting with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu focuses on energy cooperation, telling National ...


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Five major Greek ports to be upgraded

The European Union (EU) has approved funding for the upgrade of four major Greek ports, with a fifth receiving a government-backed expansion ...


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Greek F-4E Phantom II Crashed In The Sea Near Andravida

The Weapon Systems Officer was found dead, the pilot is still missing. A F-4E AUP Phantom II of the Hellenic Air Force crashed  at 10:30 am local time on


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Israel’s Netanyahu seeks support from Greece at United Nations

"Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed the hope that the good bilateral relations between Israel and Greece will also find expression in Greece's vote at the UN," Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.


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Smyrna: The History of Asia Minor's Greatest Greek City

… the First World War, Greece occupied Smyrna beginning on … unutterably tragic — milestone to Greece’s long history. Historians of … total. The surviving Greeks left for Greece and parts beyond in … the population exchange between Greece and Turkey, a stipulation …


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Greece will not deliver Leopard tanks to Ukraine

Greece will not supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine because of tensions with Turkey, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday during a visit to Japan, Japanese media and Greek state ...


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Greek opposition to boycott parliament over wiretap scandal

Greece’s main opposition party said Tuesday that it won't participate in parliamentary votes until a general election is held later this year, in response to the alleged wiretapping of senior ...


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Greece heavily cuts down electricity subsidy in February

State subsidy on household electricity tariffs for February, for 90% of consumption up to 500 KWh per month was set at 4 cents per kilowatt hour or 40 euros per megawatt hour,  Greece’s Energy Minister announced on Tuesday. For higher consumption over 500 Kwh, the subsidy is linked to energy saving of 15% compared to … The post Greece heavily cuts down electricity subsidy in February appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Greece and Japan sign Joint Statement of Strategic Cooperation

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida at the prime minister’s residence in Tokyo, where they signed a Joint Statement of Strategic Cooperation between Greece and Japan. “With this statement, our countries significantly upgrade their strategic relations and we inaugurate a field of close cooperation over a range of different sectors of … The post Greece and Japan sign Joint Statement of Strategic Cooperation appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Wine – Opa! Greek Wines

… took a family vacation to Greece and was once again … folks who live outside of Greece and particularly in the … any particular heavy-hitters. In Greece, wine is for enjoying, not … Greece. As for reds, Agiorgitiko, produced in the Peloponnese, the southern Greek …


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New page in Greece-Japan relations

… Tokyo. The significance of the Greek premier’s visit is also … the progress made by the Greek economy, which “grew by … and security.” Mitsotakis also expressed Greece’s support for Japan against … North Korea. On Tuesday, the Greek premier will hold a series …


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Greece’s Award-Winning Olix Olive Oil Leads The Way to Japan

… world and familiarize them with Greek flavors,” he said, a … 2011 and, like many of Greece’s best, is hard to … half a kilo, miniscule by Greek standards. The Japanese are becoming … to get acquainted with the Greek flavors, which are celebrated everywhere …


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What They Say? Greece Picks Greek-Dane, 16, for Eurovision Entry

ATHENS – Greece turned to a 16-year-old Greek-Danish singer, Victor Vernicos … the song is in English, Greece hoping for a good showing … . The decision was announced by Greece’s state broadcaster ERT, the … and a female duet as Greece hopes to get its first …


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Greek royal reflects on grief over loss of Constantine II

… now, no member of the Greek royal family has commented on … II, the last King of Greece. Now, Princess Tatiana, one of … a statement on Instagram the Greek Princess writes: “Family. Unity. Strength …


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Greek defense doctrine rolls with punches

… has changed in terms of Greece’s defense doctrine since 1996 … the entire front of the Greek-Turkish borderline, from Evros to … perpetuate the assumption that a Greek-Turkish crisis, even if it …


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Alpha sale: Greek bank to leap into roaring AT1 market

Lender preparing to tap into strong demand for higher yielding debt amid improved sentiment in the AT1 market, boosted by a series of early redemptions ...


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Women’s Under-17s squad named for Greece double-header

The first match will take place on Wednesday, 8 February with a 3pm kick-off, with the second test for the squad kicking off at 11am on Saturday, 11 February. You can follow key match updates from ...


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Greece Picks Banks for €1 Billion Athens Airport IPO

Representatives for HRADF and the banks declined to comment. Greece's largest airport, known as Eleftherios Venizelos, handled more than 22.7 million ...


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A 40-Year-Old Woman Is Now Richer Than Any Man in Greek Shipping

Maria Angelicoussis is worth more than $5 billion after taking over her father’s company in the traditionally male-dominated shipping industry.


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Olympic joins GCMD as first Greek partner

Olympic will offer technical expertise, data and ‘hard assets’ in support of centre’s trials, in addition to a financial contribution ...


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Greece Selects 16-Year-Old Victor Vernicos for Eurovision 2023

Greece will be represented at Eurovision 2023 by their youngest ever representative, Victor Vernicos with the song “What They Say”, Greek broadcaster ERT revealed on Monday. His song is written and produced by Vernicos himself more than a year ago. The song will be released at a later date. Vernicos was involved in music from […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greece's secret green 'virgin island'

Samothrace, or Samothraki, towards Greece's northeaster border with Turkey, is an unspoiled island popular with hikers and hippies. From waterfall pools to hidden beaches, here's what to see on what ...


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Greece: Victor Vernicos joins the Eurovision 2023 lineup

Greek broadcaster ERT has revealed the artist they’ll be sending to Liverpool in May is 16-year-old Victor Vernicos - Greece’s youngest ever representative. The Athenian singer/songwriter will perform ...


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Greek retail sales rise 0.9% y/y in November

Greek retail sales by volume rose 0.9% in November compared to the same month a year earlier after a downwardly revised 2.3% fall in October, statistics service ELSTAT said on Tuesday. Retail sales ...


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Fitch Upgrades Credit Rating of Three Major Greek Banks

… of three major Greek banks, Eurobank, National Bank of Greece and Alpha … upgrading the credit rating of Greece’s economy to one notch … Eurobank and National Bank of Greece to “BB-” from “B+”, and … . On January 27, Fitch upgraded Greece’s rating from ‘BB’ to …


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Greece hires advisers for Athens airport sale

Greece has hired Bank of America  … 40% stake in the airport. Greece’s privatisation agency, the Hellenic …


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Greece cuts back energy bill subsidies citing fall in gas prices

ATHENS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Greece has reduced the subsidies extended to consumers grappling with high energy costs to 95 million euros ($102.9 million) in February from 840 million euros in January, ...


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USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) Arrives in Souda Bay, Greece

SOUDA BAY, Greece – The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) arrived in Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, ...


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Women, Witchcraft and Greek Myth: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute: Joel Christensen, professor of classical studies and senior associate dean for faculty affairs at Brandeis ...


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Fitch Upgrades Rating of Three Major Greek Banks

Credit ratings agency Fitch on Monday raised the credit rating of three major Greek banks, Eurobank, National Bank of Greece and Alpha Bank, after upgrading the credit rating of Greece’s economy to one notch below investment grade last Friday. The credit rating agency upgraded Eurobank and National Bank of Greece to “BB-” from “B+”, and […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Japan, Greece to Enter “Strategic Partnership”

… Minister Fumio Kishida and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis … Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis agreed to upgrade the Japan-Greece … in Tokyo on Monday. Greece has strong ties with China … state-owned company operates Greece’s largest port in …


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ECU Fraternity and Sorority Life takes place of Greek Life

… the department previously known as Greek Life, and the Student … the previous name Department of Greek Life to Fraternity and … name change from Department of Greek Life to Fraternity and … based off of the name “Greek Life.”  Fraternities and sororities …


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Greek visitors

Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko pose fort a photo with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis with his wife Mareva Grabowski during a meeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Monday. © AP


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The Ball – Thiago Dantas ‘Pisa’ in the win for PAOK (Greece)

Young Under-21 international midfielder Thiago Dantas, on loan from Benfica to PAOK Thessaloniki until the end of the season, was in fine form in Monday’s challenge by scoring twice for the Hellenic formation in front of Levadiakos, a challenge. Related to …


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Japan, Greece Reach Deal On Tax Treaty

Japan and Greece reached a tentative agreement for a tax treaty between the countries, Japan's finance ministry announced Monday.


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Frost recorded in many parts of Greece on Monday

Frost was recorded in central and northern Greece on Monday morning with temperatures reaching -7 Celsius, ANA reports.


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Saganaki, The Greek Fried Cheese You Have To Stop Sleeping On

Fans of Greek food are likely already familiar with saganaki. If you've never heard of or tried this fried dish of melty goodness before, ...


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TCG Anadolu Ship Alerted Greece

Turkey's first aircraft carrier, TCG Anadolu Ship, created fear in Greece. Greek retired vice-admiral Martzoukos commented that ...


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