Moody's Investors Service has today upgraded the long-term deposit ratings of six Greek banks that it rates (Alpha Bank SA, Attica Bank SA, Eurobank SA, National Bank of Greece SA, Pancreta Bank SA, ...
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Interislander freight ferry to set sail for Greece after sale
The Interislander is bidding farewell to one of its ships this week as it sails away to Greece. The Valentine has been bought and will set sail to ...
Fitch upgrades ratings of Greece's four systemic banks
Fitch Ratings on Tuesday upgraded Greece's four systemic banks ratings, following a recent round of upgrades of Greece's credit rating.
Fitch Upgrades National Bank of Greece to 'BB'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings-Milan-19 September 2023: Fitch Ratings has upgraded National Bank of Greece S.A.'s (NBG) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ...
Soda City Living: Columbia's Greek Fest - WIS-TV
Soda City Living: Columbia's Greek Fest ... WIS News at Noon is a full hour of news and lifestyle stories Monday through Friday.
Greek Street: Do's And Don'ts
Greek Life Perspectives took the time to share information with students on campus who are looking for more insight on how they must present ...
5 members of Greek relief mission killed in Libya crash
Five members of the Greek relief mission were killed in Libya on Sunday evening in a traffic accident while travelling to the storm-hit city of ...
It was my dream to run away to a Greek island and write a book
Inside the former, my aunt wrote “Dearest Katie, Happy birthday maybe Greece next year?!!” It was my dream, you see, to run away to a Greek island and write a book. Opening one at random, I read the first line: “Today we bought the house by the well.”
Greek Aroma at the Gold Coast Greek Fest in Chicago
… traditional dances, and authentic Greek flavors were the highlights … pastitsio, spanakopita, and other Greek dishes were offered to the … the pleasure of enjoying Greek traditional dances performed … the Consul General of Greece in Chicago Emmanuel Koubarakis, …
Ogden Greek Food Festival set to return at week’s end
… 17, 2021, for the Ogden Greek Food Festival, scheduled for Sept … 25, 2021, at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in South Ogden … Festival, held at the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 674 42nd … co-chair of the Ogden Greek Food Festival, told the …
Greek state budget tax revenue up 9.4% in January-August
State budget tax revenue grew by 9.4% or 3.4 billion euros in the January-August period, totaling 39.911 billion, official figures showed on Monday. More specifically, according to state budget execution figures, in an amended cash basis, the state budget …
Airbnb, Booking.com and VRBO Update Deal with Greek Tax Authorities
The move, which AADE said is part of a continuous “constructive dialogue”, came days after Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that ...
Greece's 'green' electricity production at record levels
Green” electricity production increased to record levels on Sunday, September 10, when renewable energy sources (RES) covered up to 140% of demand ...
East Rochester and Greece Olympia play to a draw
Greece, N.Y. — The calendar indicated mid-September, but play on the pitch had a touch of October to it Monday night at Greece Olympia High School.
Multinational Move to Modernize Greek
Macquarie University in Sydney, the University of Western Macedonia (UOWM), and the Greek Consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa, are collaboratively ...
Exceptional year for Greek tourism
The general secretary of the Greek National Tourism Organization, Dimitris Fragakis, stated that in 2023 “we have an increase in air arrivals ...
Greek-Owned Ferry Helps Rescue Six Migrants off Puerto Rico
Mona Island, a nature reserve located in the passage between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, is often sought out by human traffickers as a ...
Mavs win prestigious state title for authentic Greek cuisine
GEELONG'S Mavs Greek Restaurant has won two major categories of the prestigious Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA) Hostplus Awards for ...
Is My Big Fat Greek Life on Netflix? (where to watch the show)
Fans of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding movies may not have know that a television series was made as well. Where can you watch My Big Fat Greek ...
Erdogan: “We are friends with Greece for many decades”
“We are friends with Greece for many decades. We have never been fighting camps against one another,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in an interview with US Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Ankara will not be swayed by pressure from US Congress or any of its officials via the matter of the F-16 sale, Erdogan … The post Erdogan: “We are friends with Greece for many decades” appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
Greece: refugee reporting in times of surveillance
It could be the plot of a psychological thriller movie. It's the true story of a young investigative journalist, Stavros Malichudis, ...
Greece: International press freedom mission to Athens
Following the nomination of a new government in Greece, press freedom organisations will examine challenges to media freedom and pluralism.
Why is the fare to Greece cheaper than flying back?
Why is the fare to Greece cheaper than flying back? · Simon Calder answers your questions on airfares, chaos in Catania and Doncaster Sheffield airport.
Libya, Greece Flooding Connected To Climate Change
World Weather Attribution analyzed recent flooding in Libya, Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria. The study found that extreme rainfall in Libya was made ...
Greek Anti-Fascists Mark Decade Since Golden Dawn Murder
Commemorative marches were held in Greece to mark the tenth anniversary of the murder of activist musician Pavlos Fyssas by a member of the ...
In Pictures: Inside UAE Royal HH Sheikha Mahra's Greece getaway
This newlywed couple, who exchanged their vows in May earlier this year, has been reveling in the delights of Greece over the past few weeks, with ...
Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Continues Growth Momentum
Performance and success figures, along with other brand updates, were announced at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill 2023 convention which gathered executives, suppliers, franchise owners and their ...
The Greek Heroes biking for the SDGs
Let us introduce you to the HERO 2030 Bike Festival of Greece. It is a series of cycling challenges for children around Greece, dedicated exclusively to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Best Greek food: 24 of the tastiest dishes
Greek cuisine is considered among the finest in the world. From moussaka to souvlaki, here are 24 of the best dishes everyone in Greece knows and loves.
Australia’s Greek Film Festival Celebrates 30 Years
It was back in 1992 that the Antipodes Board, the Cultural Arm of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), decided to proceed with the inaugural Greek Film Festival together with the Greek Community of Sydney (GCS). By Steve Bakalis The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) highlighted its significance for multicultural Australia in an article titled “Greek […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Ancient Greece and Africa Share Long History
Africans and Ancient Greeks had long, rich history together often reflected in the depiction of Africa in Ancient Greek art. The first contact between Greeks and Africans was sometime during the Bronze Age. At this time, the Minoan culture on Crete flourished and their shipbuilding skills enabled them to travel to far-flung places such as […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
The Greek Origins of the Word “Macaroni”
Macaroni, the ancestor of pasta, like so many other things in our world today, had its symbolic birth in Greece. This is the eighth in a series of stories by a Greek-Italian chef tracing the origins of Greek foods and the impact they have had as they spread throughout the world. By Giorgio Pintzas Monzani […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Unions to launch a 24h strike across Greece, Sept 21
Unions and social organizations will launch a nationwide 24-hour strike on Thursday, September 21, 2023, to protest a labor bill currently discussed and soon to be voted at the Parliament. It is interesting that the private sector union umbrella GSEE does not participate in the strike. Participants are: the Athens Labor Center, public sector union … The post Unions to launch a 24h strike across Greece, Sept 21 appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
No Stopping Greek Tourism, But Coming New Tax Irks Hotel Owners
ATHENS – The COVID-19 pandemic … country’s biggest revenue engine. Greek National Tourism Organization General-Secretary … will extend travel package for Greece and Turkey into November because … to destinations such as Rhodes, Crete and Antalya in Turkey, favored …
Booktrib's Bites: From Greek Myth to WWII
(NewsUSA) - Made in Maine by Shawn Samuelson Henry When the mill closes, Edgewater's economy and hope collapse. Hunter's father starts drinking and becomes an embarrassment to Hunter, trying to balance his girlfriend with life on the basketball …
Former Miss Universe: Zozi Tunzi’s celebrates birthday in Greece
Former Miss Universe Zozibini “Zozi” Tunzi celebrated her 30th birthday in Mykonos, Greece on Monday 18 September. “A birthday dinner girly😊🎂,” she captioned the post.
EU left urges for unity in Greece’s Syriza after elections
Greece’s main opposition force, Syriza, must remain united after the internal elections on Sunday (24 September) to be able to “take down” conservative Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, an official ...
Greece plans Athens airport listing in 2024
ATHENS (Reuters) -Greece plans to list the Athens International Airport, the country's biggest, on its stock exchange next year, Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said on Tuesday. The airport's ...
Greece plans to list Athens airport on stock exchange next year
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece plans to list the Athens International Airport, the country's biggest on the stock exchange next year, its finance minister Kostis Hatzidakis said on Tuesday. "The listing ...
Phryne: The Ancient Greek Courtesan Who Disrobed For Her Freedom
Phryne the Thespian was a notable ancient Greek hetaira, or courtesan, of Athens, who is remembered throughout the millennia for her dramatic trial which she won by baring her naked body. Her real name name was Mnesarete, but people referred to her as Phryne (“toad”) because of the yellow undertone of her skin. Her story […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
Lafarge Greece uses Artevia® for Smart Park landscape
The discount Smart Park in the Spata region of Attica is the first hybrid discount park in Greece with a total surface area of 9.1 acres, ...
Greece says to seek EU aid after deadly floods
Greece says to seek EU aid … AFP Staff Writers Athens (AFP) Sept 11, 2023 The Greek government said … flooding followed devastating fires in Greece this summer that killed at … migrants trapped in a northern Greece forest. The flooding has laid …
The Much Awaited Strategic Partnership between India and Greece
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the Prime Minister of Greece, Mr Kyriakos Mitsotakis at Athens, in Greece. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra ...
East Rochester and Greece Olympia play to a stalemate
— The calendar indicated mid-September, but play on the pitch had a touch of October to it Monday night at Greece Olympia High School. Obi Kagde ...
Big-name Greek shipowners fall foul of UK port state control
Three major Greek shipowners saw vessels detained in UK ports last month after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspections, the latest data shows. Thenamaris saw its 62,700-dwt Seabee (built 2015) detained at the Port of Immingham on 5 August 2023, according to the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Hellenic Film Society to Present New York Greek Film Expo 2023
The annual New York Greek Film Expo has been set for Village East Cinema in Manhattan and the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, N.J. on October 5-15. The event will screen the latest Greek films, along with a retrospective of the films of acclaimed ...
Kostas Georgakis, the Student Who Set Himself on Fire for Greece
Kostas Georgakis, a Greek geology student who was attending university in Italy, set himself on fire in Genoa on September 19, 1970 as a protest against the Greek military dictatorship of the time. The 22-year-old’s last words were “Long live free Greece!” Georgakis, from Corfu, is the only known junta opponent to have committed suicide […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
My trip to a Greek island idyll where electric vehicles rule
The Dodecanese island of Astypalea is waving goodbye to petrol and diesel in a groundbreaking project that has been welcomed by local people