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New rail line project connecting six northern Greek and Bulgarian ports on track
An exciting Sea2Sea initiative is set to link six ports across northern Greece and Bulgaria with a high-speed railway. The project is estimated to cost €3.7 billion and a study …
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Greek bank deposits on the rise
The Bank of Greece has been the bearer of good news this week, with data released on Monday showing promise for the country’s economy. Bank deposits are on the rise, …
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Greek air space violated by Turkish aircraft, again
When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for peace with neighbouring Greece last month, many thought it was insinuated that the air space and water violations would cease. But that …
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Greece to upgrade its F-16 fleet with 85 new aircraft from the US
A US inspection team will be visiting Athens soon to finalise the agreement stricken last weekend during a meeting held by Greece’s Government Council of Defense and Foreign Affairs (KYSEA) …
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Greeks look to Cyprus for opportunity
Data from the Open University of Cyprus (OUC) has revealed that the island has been a popular choice for Greek academics and students seeking work and educational opportunities to beat …
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Pinelopi Koujianou-Goldberg is the new World Bank Group Chief Economist
Greek American Pinelopi Koujianou-Goldberg, a Professor of Economics at Yale University, has been appointed the new World Bank Group Chief Economist this week. Ms Koujianou-Goldberg a Greek and American national …
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Crete among Top 5 global travel destinations for 2018
Greeks are well aware of what a gem Crete is, and it seems the rest of the world is quickly catching on. The island was ranked fifth on the list …
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Turkish president claims Greeks burned Smyrna in 1922
Despite his recent call for peace with Greece, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has an odd way of going about it. He kicked off his general and presidential election campaign …
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Charges pressed against 17 people in Lesvos, for the attack against refugees
Lesbos Police authorities are pressing charges against 17 locals for their involvement in the racist attacks against refugees and migrants on Sunday. The incident took place at Sappho Square, where …
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GCM’s Bulleen Project up in the air amid roadwork plans
There’s no doubt that the Bulleen project will be the main focus at the Greek Community of Melbourne’s (GCM) Annual General Meeting on Sunday. Purchased in the mid-80s by members …