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Friday, July 21, 2023

Greek current account deficit down significantly in Jan-May

Greece’s current account deficit fell … .6 billion, the Bank of Greece said on Friday. The central … non-residents’ direct investment in Greece, rose by 1.6 billion … of Greek bonds and Treasury bills. At the end of May, Greece …


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High Prices Not Keeping British Tourists from Coming to Greece

ATHENS – Driven by a desire to … , British tourists are pouring into Greece although it’s more expensive … might prefer cheaper spots than Greece. The cost of coming to … Greece as well as accommodations has …


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Enlightened Releases Greek Frozen Yogurt Pints

Enlightened has recently launched Greek Frozen Yogurt Pints, an upgraded version of the brand's light ice cream with a Greek yogurt base for added texture, taste and nutritional value. Naturally dyed ...


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Israeli firefighting aid arrives in Greece

A C-130 cargo plane from the Israeli Air Force landed in Greece on Thursday morning as part of the aid mission Israel sent to help put out the ongoing wildfires in the country.


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Greece set for hottest July weekend in 50 years, expert warns

Greece is facing its hottest July weekend in 50 years, one of its lmain meteorologists has said, as the country wilts under a prolonged heatwave set to last well into next week.


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Rafael Nadal Cruises Greek Islands in his Luxurious Yacht

Rafael Nadal has been enjoying the holiday season touring the Greek islands on his luxury yacht. The tennis star has been visiting several of the Ionian islands during his vacation. Thus far, Nadal has been to Corfu, Meganisi, and Ithaca. Nadal has previously expressed his love of the sea and time spent yachting. No doubt, […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Greek Cypriot arrested in occupied territory

As of last Monday (17/07), a 26-year-old Greek Cypriot is in the hands of the occupying authorities after illegally entering a military area in ...


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Fire-ravaged Greece braces for near record heat next week

… Some wildfires that started near Athens on Monday are still burning … Mitsotakis said Thursday. The Greek premier is in contact with … warm the planet. The Greek authorities have asked people with … wildfire risk also extends beyond Greece, across much of the …


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Experiences with Herbal Medicine Gaining Popularity in Greece

… ancient and modern Greeks. Christodoulou’s herbal tours in Greece provide participants … explore the botanical bounty of Athens, Delphi, and the Peloponnese. The … during a botanical walk in Corfu. Photo: The Greek HerbalistPhoto: The Greek Herbalist


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Greece starts construction of over 35-km fence on Türkiye border

Greek authorities have started building an … marks much of the Turkish-Greek border, under a contract with … to 39 kilometers on the Greek side. Many irregular migrants from … then cross the border into Greece to enter the European Union …


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Iranian ‘Suitcase’ goes to Greece

TEHRAN – Greece’s Drama International Short … 13 other films from Belgium, Greece, France, Philippines, Germany, Czech … International Short Film Festival is Greece’s leading short film … the festival is the leading Greek and South-Eastern European gateway …


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What Does The Greek Alcohol Ouzo Taste Like?

Crafted from the remnants of wine production and imbued with a distinct anise flavor that conjures up the taste of licorice, the signature Greek ...


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Israeli teams begin to fight Greek wildfires

The Israeli teams are working continuously, and the Greeks have expressed content with the Israeli efforts to overcome the disaster. Israeli ...


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The ancient snake-eaters of mount Athos, Greece

The ancient people of mount Athos, Greece had probably owed their longevity to their bizarre eating habits such as snake-eating


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Greece facing hottest July weekend in 50 years, expert warns

Greece is facing its hottest July weekend in 50 years, a top meteorologist warned Friday as the country wilts under a prolonged heatwave set to last well into next week.


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Unprecedented Heatwave in Greece Claims First Victim

A Greek man died of heatstroke on Friday as a new heatwave is gripping Greece with temperatures forecast to rise up to 45°C (113°F) over the weekend. According to an official announcement by the Chalkida General Hospital in central Greece, a 46-year-old man died after being exposed to “a very high temperature.” “Resuscitation, CPR, and […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Interpol Probing Greek Football Teams for Alleged Match-Fixing

Interpol, Eurojust and the Betting Fraud Detection Company Sportradar are investigating 18 Greek football teams for suspected participation in an illegal betting ring, a website has revealed.


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Myron Flouris Appointed New Greek Tourism Secretary General

Myron Flouris has been appointed new Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development of the Greek Tourism Ministry.


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Low Taxes in Europe – The Greek Tax Loophole

More importantly, this method is 100% legal – the Greek government wants you to take advantage of this regime. Think Europe's all about high taxes?


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Greece battles multiple wildfires amid heatwave

… has been covering news in Greece for more than 25 years … latest updates on the wildfires Greece has been facing this week … to look at how Greece and Athens are coping with the intense …


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DS Smith invests €33.9m in plastic replacement and sustainable packaging at Greek sites

… Plant, an important site for Crete's food industry, … sites in Ancient Corinth and Thessaloniki to increase capacity, update … in the Greek market and shows the importance of Greece in … Europe covering Romania, Bulgaria, Greece added that the move highlights …


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Greece Expecting Record Heat During Record Tourism, Raging Fires

ATHENS – The unrelenting heat wave in Greece that has tourists looking for … climate change and has turned Greece’s woodlands and forests into … and many public beaches in Athens long seized by private developers …


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'Death trap' for parked cars in Greece

… : Heatwave: 8 million people in Greece will experience temperatures above 39 …


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Israel settlers storm Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem

Israel settlers storm Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem ... Two Israeli settlers stormed the Orthodox Church complex in the Mount Zion area of occupied ...


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Greece’s Hydra Boasts the World’s Oldest Merchant Marine Academy

Rising from Hydra’s pier, there is a stately mansion housing the world’s oldest continuously operating merchant marine academy.


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Man pleads to murder in 2021 shooting of Mr. Greek employee

A man working the night shift at the Waco Drive business was fatally shot after he pulled out his own gun and fought with an armed robber, police reported.


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6 classic Greek food recipes from different parts of the country

When it comes to cooking, yiayia (grandma in Greek) always knows best.


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The Tragic Story of Famagusta Comes to Greek TV

The events that unfolded in the city of Famagusta, Cyprus during the Turkish invasion of 1974 are the setting for a new ambitious production ...


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Turkish media blames Greece for closed minority schools

… protects. The administration of Athens has decided to close … , commenting that: "Greece continues the steps that provoke … "Scandalous decision from Greece... The closing of schools … of Western Thrace, the Greek Ministry of Education was condemned …


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Fire-Ravaged Greece Braces for Near Record Temperature Next Week

(Bloomberg) -- Greece is in the cross hairs … . Some wildfires that started near Athens on Monday are still burning … Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Thursday. The Greek premier is in contact with … emissions warm the planet.  The Greek authorities have asked people with …


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Wildfires in Greece burn for fifth day as another heatwave hits

By Fedja Grulovic ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece struggled to contain a … wildfire west of Athens that … this wildfire and another near Athens that authorities put out … the Lakonia district in southern Greece were tamed on Friday. …


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Summer of extreme heat: Wildfires in Greece as Europe scorches

… currently affecting Italy, Spain and Greece, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented … levels.  Multiple wildfires are ravaging Greece, resulting in substantial damage … Athens and in Eastern Peloponnese, forcing residents to evacuate. Temperatures in Greece …


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Greek mythology shaped stories about the stars

The expression “dog days of summer” commonly refers to the hottest part of the summer, but it actually originates from Greek mythology as the constellation Sirius (Dog Star) rises during ...


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Scorching heat across Greece – Updated extreme weather bulletin issued

Temperatures to reach 45 degrees Celsius


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North Royalton Greek Fest takes place this weekend

The annual Greek Fest in North Royalton is under way this weekend. Austin Love has the latest.


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Greek Island Entrepreneurs Calling for Support, Incentives

The Greek government is looking into ways to encourage and support entrepreneurship on the Greek islands.


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Greek Probe Reveals Numerous Attempts Made to Install Spyware

Greek MPs attend a debate on alleged surveillance by the National Intelligence Service, EYP, in Athens, 26 August 2022. Photo: EPA-EFE/ALEXANDROS VLACHOS. Greece’s Data Protection Authority, DPA, ...


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Greek May trade deficit shrinks as tourism revenue rises

Central bank data showed the current account deficit was 1.65 billion euros ($1.84 billion), down from a deficit of 2.08 billion euros in May 2022 ...


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Minister Of State Bids Farewell To Greek Ambassador

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater met yesterday with Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the State of ...


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Nexans bags EU contract for Greece-Cyprus subsea interconnector

Electrification cable constructor Nexans has been awarded a €1.43 billion contract for a portion of the EuroAsia Interconnector subsea cable.


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Cyprus sends planes, pharmaceuticals to fight fires in Greece

Two firefighting aircraft departed Cyprus for Greece on Friday morning with the aim of helping to fight the country’s forest fires. The Air Tractor-type planes, which belong to the forestry department, took off from Paphos airport at 8am on Friday and ...


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Greek May trade deficit shrinks

Greece's current account deficit shrank in May compared with the same month last year, the Bank of Greece said on Friday. Central bank data showed the current account deficit was 1.65 billion euros ...


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Team Greece donation

AHEPA Hancock Chapter No. 103 of Weirton, recently donated $500 to support Team Greece Ice Hockey in its upcoming Amerigol Latam Cup competition ...


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The utilisation of Philhellenes benefits Greek culture

Professor Anastasios Tamis writes an opinion piece for The Greek Herald about Philhellenes and their role in Greek culture.


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New restaurant hosts grand opening in Greektown

'Eat like a Greek, think like a Greek': New restaurant hosts grand ... The room was packed with foodies, city and state leaders, and Greeks ...


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Incredible comeback by Greek men’s polo team to beat USA 15-14

The Greek men’s national water polo team was trailing by five goals at halftime against the USA, but with an incredible turnaround and a buzzer-beater by Alexandros Papanastasiou, defeated the US ...


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In Search of Immortality: Greece's Ikaria Holds the Key

… Moraitis, a 53-year-old Greek man, was given a grim … return home to the small Greek island of Ikaria, famously known … New Meze Bar Bringing the Greek Islands to Australia's …


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Giannis Antetokounmpo Included in Greece’s World Cup Roster

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been included in Greece's preliminary roster for the basketball World Cup that starts on August 25.


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Greek maritime technology companies attracting investors

Greek maritime technology companies are a pole of attraction for investors, as a few months after the acquisition of MarineTraffic, another company with a noteworthy project, DeepSea Technologies, ...


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Energy support measures: Greece ranks 5th in the European Union

According to ACER, the total cost of the measures taken in the EU countries during the energy crisis reaches approximately 305-646 billion euros, with the IMF estimating that the fiscal cost of supporting households varied between 5.56%-0.37% of the GDP. Less than a quarter (23%) of these household support costs were caused by targeted measures.


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