Greece
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Greek sailors stranded on ship as Djibouti authorities demand fee payment
Five Greek sailors missed Christmas with their families as their vessel is being held hostage by the authorities of Djibouti until the ship’s owners pay outstanding fees. The vessel, The …
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Greece can talk Turkey but not under a cloud of threats, says Mitsotakis
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis declared that although he wants dialogue with Turkey it will not be under threatening conditions. Mr Mitsotakis issued his message from the island of Kasos, …
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Coast Guard, navy scrambled to look for missing surfers off Marathon coast
The Greek Coast Guard reported that the three surfers who went missing off a beach near Marathon, north of Athens on Thursday have been found. The three surfers, who have …
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Thousands of Santas run through the streets of Chania, Crete, for charity
A veritable of sea of red coursed through the streets of Chania in Crete yesterday. Close to 3000 people dressed in Santa Claus costumes took part in the ninth Santa …
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‘Mr Bitcoin’s’ extradition from Greece may be brought forward
The extradition of “Mr Bitcoin”, Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik, has been suspended pending a review of a new appeal on January 10, the Supreme Administrative Court of Greece has ruled. …
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Man seeking 500 000 euros for Kouros head arrested
A 49-year-old man has been arrested in Nemea, southern Greece, after he tried to sell the head of a kouros, a 6th Century statue of a male, for 500,000 euro. …
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Greek public debt burden on a downward trend and in line with bailout requirements
Greece’s Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA) said in its funding strategy report released on 24 December that the country aimed to borrow between 4 and 8 billion euros in 2020. …
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Japanese ratings agency boosts Greece credit rating two notches to BB
Greece’s credit rating position was upgraded by two places this week by a Japanese rating agency. The Rating and Investment Information (R&I) pushed Greece to a BB rating which is …
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Legit cannabis industry holds plenty promise for Greek economy in years ahead
A survey has shown that a small percentage of Europeans have used cannabis plant products for their medicinal and stress-relief properties, despite the fact that many are aware that cannabis …
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DEPA Board gives go ahead for LNG facility at Alexandroupolis port
Approval has been given for the Public Gas Corporation of Greece (DEPA) to take part in a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) at the port of Alexandroupolis – the project …