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Friday, February 14, 2020

PM Mitsotakis to EIB Chief Hoyer: Greece Counts on Continued EIB Support in 2020

ATHENS – Greece looks forward to continued help from the European Investments Bank (EIB), as it has ambitious plans for 2020, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis […] The post PM Mitsotakis to EIB Chief Hoyer: Greece Counts on Continued EIB Support in 2020 appeared first on The National Herald.


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Greek island of Karpathos hit by 4.8-magnitude quake

ATHENS, Greece -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 shook Greece's southeastern Aegean Sea islands Friday, officials said. No damage or injuries were reported. The University of ...


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Varoufakis submits his Eurogroup recordings to Greek Parliament; “Unacceptable,” says Speaker

Founder of MeRA25 and former finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis handed the transcripts of his Eurogroup recordings in 2015 to the Speaker of the Greek Parliament. The latter refused to accept them, saying “I return as unacceptable Varoufakis’ letter.” The former Finance Minister handed to Parliament Speaker Costa Tasoulas on Friday an envelope with a USB-stick … The post Varoufakis submits his Eurogroup recordings to Greek Parliament; “Unacceptable,” says Speaker appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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High-school boy rescues puppies dumped on a road in Chania

A high school boy in Chania emptied his back bag from school books and put two puppies inside. He had spotted them dumped on a street and fearing the two cutties would be hit by a car, he quickly found this clever solution: to carry them to school where he knew one of the teachers … The post High-school boy rescues puppies dumped on a road in Chania appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.


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Man gets prison for selling fatal drugs to billionaire's son

An Ohio man was sentenced to 15 years in a federal prison for selling cocaine laced with heroin and fentanyl to a Greek billionaire's son who was found dead in a Cleveland hotel room


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Greek Parliament President Blasts Former Fin Min Varoufakis over Eurogroup Recordings (Vid)

ATHENS – President of Parliament Constantine Tassoulas rebuked MeRA25 leader Yanis Varoufakis on Friday for handing over to him in an envelope the conversations he […] The post Greek Parliament President Blasts Former Fin Min Varoufakis over Eurogroup Recordings (Vid) appeared first on The National Herald.


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Disappointing photos show what popular honeymoon destinations look like in real life

[waikiki beach disappointing]CharlotteRaboff/Shutterstock, John Locher/AP * Honeymoon destinations aren't always as picturesque as they seem. * Santorini, Greece, gets crowded. * Visitors to the Maldives take an unglamorous ferry between islands. * Parts of Kuta Beach in Bali, Indonesia, are full of trash and debris. * Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Honeymoon destinations aren't always as picturesque and romantic as they seem. From dense crowds to beaches covered in trash, some vacation spots popular with newlyweds don't live up to the hype. Here's the expectation versus the reality of what honeymoon destinations can really be like. SANTORINI WAS NAMED THE HOTTEST HONEYMOON DESTINATION BY PINTEREST'S WEDDING REPORT IN 2017. Dmitry Morgan/Shutterstock The Greek island is known for its stunning sunsets, pastel-colored houses, and scenic clifftop villages. SANTORINI MAY HAVE BECOME TOO POPULAR. Mark Wieland/Getty Images About 2 million people visit Santorini every year, and that's not including cruise ship passengers. Things clearly get crowded. ROME'S TREVI FOUNTAIN IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS. ventdusud/iStock Legend has it that if you throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, you'll visit Rome again someday. SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER SEE ALSO: * 10 reality dating shows that you can stream right now * Here's what dating looks like in every state * 10 famous movie and TV locations that locals say have been ruined by tourists


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