Greece
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IMF holds off on lending Greece the €970m installment due to ‘not fulfilling commitments’
While economic recovery in Greece is accelerating and reports confirm growth to reach 2.4 per cent this year (up from an estimated 2.1 percent in 2018), debt-to-GDP is projected to …
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Greece named World’s Best Cruise Destination
Another great distinction for Greece came this week at the prestigious annual Wave Awards in London, where it was declared as the best cruise destination (Port or Country) in the …
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Lucrative incentives for EU Parliamentarians
The next Elections for the European Parliament scheduled on 23-26 May 2019 have already started with fervor! A total of 751 seats (MEPs) are currently up for grabs by those …
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Yorkshireman who became a Greek evzone says he is ‘proud’ of having served
The changing of the Presidential Guard outside Greek Parliament House and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of the most popular attractions for foreigners in Athens. Almost 150 …
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No statue exchange between Athens Dromeas with Skopje’s Alexander the Great
An issue of exchanging Kostas Varotsos’ 12-metre tall glass sculpture of Dromeas (Runner) that stands outside the Athens Hilton with that of Alexander the Great from North Macedonia caused controversy …
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Greek minister approves Athens cremation facility
Cremations were legalised in Greece in 2006, but the country did not have facilities for them to be carried out. Environment and Energy Minister George Stathakis signed a decision for …
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Scot turns to Greek ‘Light in the Tunnel’ TV show to find mum’s killer
Scottish man Michael Porter, 35, is trying to get justice for his mum whom he believes was murdered. His mum, 53-year-old Jean Hanlon, was found dead on the island of …
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Eurogroup concluded without release of 1-bln tranche for Greece
The Eurogroup meeting held on March 11 postponed the 1-billion-euro tranche of returned bond profits to Greece. The installment has been postponed due to open issues, such as the law …
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Mikis Theodorakis recuperating after surgery
Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis, aged 94, has undergone surgery in Athens. He had a pacemaker installed on Friday following heart problems. A hospital statement said that he is recuperating. The …
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Greece wins Tourism Oscar! Elena Kountoura named Best Tourism Minister worldwide
“Greeks are the most hospitable people in the world,” said Minister Kountoura Minister Elena Kountoura has been named Best Tourism Minister Worldwide, during the International Tourism Awards, which were held …