Tokyo (AFP) - Local favourite Kei Nishikori thrashed fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Japan Open semi-finals on Friday, edging him closer to a third Tokyo title. Third seed Nishikor...
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How the world sees Greece
Friday, October 5, 2018
Greece seeks ways to support banking sector in post-bailout era
ATHENS, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Greek government is working on plan to create an asset protection scheme that would offer state collateral for bad loans in local banks' portfolios, Greek state-run news ...
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Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Katrougalos on visit to Lebanon (Beirut, 02-03 October 2018)
Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Giorgos Katrougalos, met yesterday and today with the Acting Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri and members of his government, in Beirut.The strategic economic cooperation between the two countries and, in particular, the participation of Greek enterprises in the development program announced by the Lebanon Government, Greece’s investment prospects in the framework of the further deepening of bilateral economic relations on all levels, were the topics of his meeting with Mr Hariri. Mr Katrougalos conveyed to Mr Hariri the invitation of Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, to participate in the upcoming EU-Arab Summit “Shared Horizons”, which will be held on 29 and 30 October 2018 in Athens.During meetings with Minister of Tourism, Avedis Guidanian, Minister of Economy and Trade, Raed Khoury and Minister of Culture, Ghattas Al Khoury discussions revolved around issues pertaining to bilateral economic relations, cooperation in the tourism sector, cultural exchanges, bilateral trade, the transfer of know-how, as well as the strategic cooperation of the two countries with third countries and in particular with Cyprus. It should be noted that Lebanon will be the honoured country at the International Tourism Fair, which will be held on 6 and 8 December 2018 in Athens.Bilateral relations will be further discussed in the Joint Interministerial Committee, which, it was agreed, will take place in Athens in February 2019.The Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs also participated in a business Forum organized by the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV), the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), and the Greek International Business Association (SEVE), in cooperation with the Beirut Chamber of Commerce and Industry, leading a large Greek business mission.
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Greece’s Sites and Museums staff on 24h strike due to privatization plans
Unions of workers at Greece’s archeological sites and museums have called for a 24-hour strike to protest the trasnfer of several public museums and sites to the country’s Privatization Fund. The strike is scheduled for 11. October 2018. The protest is likely to close the ancient Acropolis in Athens that day along with multiple sites … The post Greece’s Sites and Museums staff on 24h strike due to privatization plans appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Greece hires Republican company for $75k monthly to lobby in Washington DC
Greece has reportedly hired a Republican veteran to lobby in favor of mutual interests with the USA in the areas of economics, trade, foreign policy and national security. The company DLA secured a $75,000 monthly contract. Greece has hired DLA Piper to a $75K monthly retainer contract to advance its mutual interests with the US … The post Greece hires Republican company for $75k monthly to lobby in Washington DC appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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Turkey “slams” Cyprus for exploring hydrocarbon in its EEZ
This must be kind of joke of the century stuff. Turkey that illegally occupies the North of Cyprus claims rights in Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone. Hours after Cyprus invited international companies for off-shore hydrocarbon exploration in the Plot Area Number 7, the Turkish Foreign Ministry issued a statement expressing “concerns” and slamming Nicosia for proceeding … The post Turkey “slams” Cyprus for exploring hydrocarbon in its EEZ appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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The Fish is Free! Medicane Zorbas destroys fish farms, locals go fishing
Thousand of doradoes have been set free to swim in fish eternity… if only it wasn’t the locals of Evia who rushed to catch the fresh fish. Medicane Zorbas destroyed fish farms in the sea area of Evia and set free more than 150,000 fish. While there is no scientific proof about the doredoes’ IQ … The post The Fish is Free! Medicane Zorbas destroys fish farms, locals go fishing appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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