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Lloyds lists 13 Greeks among world’s top 100 shipping chiefs

Maritime specialist Lloyd’s List has included 10 Greeks and three Cypriots in its list of the world’s 100 most influential people in the global shipping industry for 2019. Greek shipping …

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Arthur Spyrou announced as Australia’s next Ambassador to Greece

Mr Arthur Spyrou has been appointed as Australia’s next Ambassador to Greece. Mr Spyrou will also be accredited to Bulgaria and Romania. “Australia and Greece have an enduring relationship built …

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Dora Bakoyannis favours “special relationship” with Greece and extension of military duty

New Democracy MP and former Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis suggested a “special relationship” with TUrkey during an event organised by the Circle of Ideas for National Reconstruction, a think-tank established …

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Overweight tourists hitching a ride on a donkey in Santorini could face thousands of euros in fines

Tourists seen riding donkeys on Santorini who are classed to be too heavy a load for the animal to comfortably carry, could now face fines in the thousands. “In the …

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New European Central Bank boss Lagarde impressed with Greek recovery

The recently appointed president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, said that she was impressed by Greece’s growth rates and its fiscal position. Ms Lagarde spoke about Greece’s …

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Antonis Diamataris’ heartfelt words as he hands over portfolio for Greeks abroad

Antonis Diamataris handed over his portfolio to the new Deputy Foreign Minister for Greeks Abroad Kostas Vlasis. He posted a photo of the handover on social media with heartfelt words …

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288 Greek lawmakers said ‘yes’ to voting rights for Greeks abroad

Greek Parliamentarians debated the bill on the voting rights of Greeks abroad from their place of residence on Wednesday until late into the evening. They finally voted the bill in …

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It’s “the economy, stupid” for Greeks in EU-wide poll, not climate change

While the rest of European Union expressed concern about climate change, 46 per cent of Greeks are more concerned about economic issues and want their European Parliament representatives to adopt …

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Turkey deports Greek-Australian national suspected of being a member of Islamic State

A woman, 50, suspected of being a member of the Islamic State was deported by Turkey back to Greece as part of a program to extradite “foreign terrorist fighters”. The …

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Greece’s population is in decline

Greece’s population has been dropping since 2011, which was the first year when a negative birthrate was recorded since 1944. Obstetrician/gynaecologist Stefanos Chandakas, the founder and CEO of HOPEgenesis, a …

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