Greece
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Athens International Airport profits €140.05m in 2017
Athens International Airport (ΑΙΑ) Eleftherios Venizelos has reportedly reached a net profit of 140.05 million euros in 2017, over eight million euros more than 2016’s 132.4 million. Moreover, operational revenues …
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Video footage shows the moment fire broke out at Mati
As an investigation into last month’s deadly wildfires on the outskirts of Attica deepens – with evidence pointing to shortcomings by rescue services and authorities but also the negligence of …
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Thousands of Greeks to be investigated for tax evasion
Taxpayers in Greece might be receiving red flag notices after thousands of tax declarations have been reviewed by the country’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR). This new research proved …
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After eight years, Greece finally exits bailout programs
Greece’s third bailout program officially ended today, marking the country’s official return to the markets. The program had been under implementation since August 2015, under the supervision of the European …
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Greek diver campaigns to protect seahorse colony
It was during one of his dives when Vasilis Mentogiannis discovered a rare colony of seahorses in a remote gulf near the Chalkidiki point. Talking to Reuters, he describes the …
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New evidence puts the eruption of Thera between 1600 and 1525 BC
A new study based on ancient tree rigs comes to settle the long-standing controversy over the date of a volcanic blast that possibly inspired the myth of Atlantis. Thera, a …
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Greece calls for tourists to demand receipts and use POS
Greece’s independent public revenues authority has just launched a new campaign reminding the millions of tourists flooding the country to help the economy by asking for receipts. “Apodixi (receipt) please!” …
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Turkey releases Greek servicemen
The two Greek officers who were being held in a high security prison in Edirne for 167 days, have finally been released, Anadolu agency reported yesterday. Lieutenant Angelos Mitretodis and …
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[WATCH] Crete strikes back with yet another hilarious half marathon video
The Crete Half Marathon has become one of the island’s most hyped events attracting Greece runners and international Marathon aficionados alike. As per tradition, each year the video promo competes with …
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Tsipras announces 3,200 illegal building demolitions post wildfires
At least 3,200 illegal constructions will be demolished in the wider Attica region and more across Greece, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsirpas said yesterday following a meeting with ministers and …