Greece
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Greek academics take centrestage in US universities
A new study reveals Greece exports second highest number of academics to the United States’ elite universities.
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As Greece sees surge in hotel bookings, tourist satisfaction is in decline
A report has revealed tourists’ experiences in the capital are negatively impacted by noise pollution, poor maintenance of roads and pavements, and the lack of signposts.
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Capital controls to be further loosened
Only half of any capital imported into Greece after 1 September 2017 will be subject to capital controls.
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EU: ‘Greek’ yogurt only produced in Greece
Athens claims both the names ‘Greek’ and ‘Greek-style’ yogurt are contrary to the EU Regulation on the provision of food information to consumers.
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Devastating flash floods in Athens leave 16 dead and many homeless
One of the worst natural disasters to hit the capital in decades, Greece declares national day of mourning.
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Athens planetarium gets new state-of-the-art projection system
The installation of new projectors utilises the latest technological advancements in the field.
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Assassin and murderer Dimitris Koufodinas temporarily released from prison
‘Convicted terrorist’ Dimitris Koufodinas, former member of deadly Guerrilla group November 17, has been temporarily released from prison.
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Tax authorities investigate Greek names on ‘Paradise Papers’ list
The most prominent name to appear is that of Mareva Grabowsky, spouse of the leader of the Opposition party in Greece, Kiriakos Mitsotakis.
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Greece creates platform for ‘Airbnb tax’
The platform will demand the declaration of the property, the names of the renters and the duration of the lease, or face a fine of up to €5,000.