Greece
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Event at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair highlights the role of the diaspora in economic development
The 88th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) kicked off Saturday, taking place until 15 September 2024, with Germany as the honoured country and the participation of the Greek Ministry of Foreign …
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Record number of Turkish tourists visit northeastern Aegean islands
The pilot visa-on-arrival program at the ports of the northeastern Aegean islands brought an additional 54,373 Turkish tourists to the region. The pilot visa program allows Turkish citizens and their …
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Stray animals in Greece: “The problem is getting worse,” says Greek Australian traveller
Tourists love to travel to Greece to enjoy the sights, the history, the culture, though one fact that has almost unanimously concerned all outsiders is the frequent sight of stray …
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Athens International Airport sees 10.5 per cent passenger traffic surge in August 2024
Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) soared in August 2024, showing a notable 10.5 per cent increase compared to August 2023, according to data from the airport. AIA reported …
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Greek economy on rebound but many still struggling
Greek barista Kyriakos Giannichronis has seen the headlines about his country’s newly booming economy after years of recession – but he does not feel the wealth. The Athens resident only …
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Greek businesses set to connect with Australia this October
A delegation of Greek businesses is set to travel to Oceania and South-East Asia this coming October, with Australia on their list of destinations as they look to explore pathways …
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Sunken village emerges as Greek drought bites
Record-breaking temperatures and prolonged drought in Greece have exposed a sunken village in Athens’ main reservoir for the first time in 30 years. The village of Kallio was submerged in …
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New findings in excavations at the Temple of Apollo
Excavation at the Temple of Apollo at Mantra Despotikos and on the island of Tsimintiri finished up recently, lasting six weeks from May 20 to June 28. The works were …
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Athens’ dangerous sidewalks and lack of pedestrian culture scrutinised by international press
A recurring issue in Athens has once again captured attention, as highlighted by a recent Guardian article titled “An epidemic of falls on the ‘mean streets’ of Athens” exposing the …
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Greece in a battle against water shortages
The recent fires have shed light on the climate-related challenges imposed on Greece, and the problems may be even more severe than previously thought with various areas experiencing water shortages …