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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 …

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Alexandroupolis over Christmas adds flavour to Athens airport programme

Thrace’s capital, Alexandroupoulis, was chosen this Christmas as the 11th destination for Athens International Airport’s programme: Fly me to the Moon – Sounds Greek to Me! The programme, which is …

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Greece to sign natural gas deal with Cyprus and Israel in January

The Greek government announced on Sunday that it will sign an agreement in the new year for a large pipeline project with Cyprus and Israel that will transport gas from …

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Elafonisos survey reveals worrying obesity trends for rest of Greece

A survey has found that a small Greek island off the coast of Peloponnisos is making the news for the wrong reasons. The residents who have opted for mostly sedentary, …

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