Threats against the Aegean,Alexandroupoli,electrical connection with Cyprus from Türkiye’s Defense Minister
What he claimed about the incident near Kasos and why he invoked the defunct "Bern Agreement"
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Doukas: Athens is a strong global brand in the field of culture
Doukas: Athens is a strong global brand in the field of culture
The World Travel Awards have been held annually since 1993 and for 2024 the cities competing in the same category as Athens were Edinburgh, London, New York, Paris, Rome, Dubrovnik, Venice, Rio de Janeiro, Beijing, Kyoto, Quito, Hoi An in Vietnam, Barranquilla and Santiago de Cali in Colombia.
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Greek sailors shine at the 33rd Athens International Sailing Week 2024
Greek sailors shine at the 33rd Athens International Sailing Week 2024
Greek and foreign sailors struggled at the beginning on Tuesday because of strong winds before they slowed down and allowed for the sailing races of the Olympic category to occur.
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Thessaloniki Metro: When does it open and for how long will the ticket be free?
Thessaloniki Metro: When does it open and for how long will the ticket be free?
According to the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Christos Staikouras, using the Thessaloniki Metro will not require a ticket during the first four days of operation.
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Commends Greece for Vital Contribution to Collective Defense
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Commends Greece for Vital Contribution to Collective Defense
Mr. Rutte praised Greece for allocating 3 percent of its GDP to defense, highlighting the nation’s long-standing commitment to security. He also lauded Greece for its “highly skilled military and increasingly advanced capabilities” and its initiatives for further modernization.
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Greek Retailers Extend Hours for Black Friday Weekend
Greek Retailers Extend Hours for Black Friday Weekend
The President of the Athens Commercial Association encourages consumers shopping during Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Dec. 2) to support Greek small and medium-sized businesses, in an effort to boost local commerce.
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Greece’s Visa-on-Arrival Program Welcomes Over 100,000 Turkish Tourists
Greece’s Visa-on-Arrival Program Welcomes Over 100,000 Turkish Tourists
In a significant boost to regional tourism, Greece’s visa-on-arrival program has drawn more than 100,000 Turkish tourists since its inception on April 1, 2024. Turkish nationals now have the opportunity to explore select Greek islands, such as Rhodes , Lesbos , and Samos using a simplified entry process at a cost of 60 euros ($63), without the need for a full Schengen visa. This arrangement allows stays ranging from one to seven days.
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Record Breaking Loggerhead Turtle Nesting Season in Zakynthos
Record Breaking Loggerhead Turtle Nesting Season in Zakynthos
Data from ARCHELON and the National Parks Management of Zakynthos, Ainos, and the Ionian Islands reveal that Sekania’s nests account for more than 50% of the 2,365 total nests recorded across six beaches in the National Marine Park of Zakynthos. This achievement continues a trend of increased nesting numbers, attributed largely to protective measures enforced by WWF Greece for the past 30 years.
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FM Gerapetritis in Parliament: No discussion of national sovereignty during Greek-Turkish talks
FM Gerapetritis in Parliament: No discussion of national sovereignty during Greek-Turkish talks
Greek Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis categorically denied discussing issues of Greece's national sovereignty during his meeting with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Athens on November 8, in statements in Greek Parliament on Monday.
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Christmas Tree in Athens to be lit in Syntagma Sq on Nov 28
Christmas Tree in Athens to be lit in Syntagma Sq on Nov 28
The 20-metre tree arrived in Athens last week, late on Thursday night, and its decoration began immediately.
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Stricter rules for early release: New criminal code amendments in Greece
Stricter rules for early release: New criminal code amendments in Greece
Justice reform empowers victims with a voice in early release decisions for violent crimes
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Primary surplus of 13.5 billion euros, against a target of 12.9 billion euros
Primary surplus of 13.5 billion euros, against a target of 12.9 billion euros
The budget execution for the period January - October 2024 showed a primary surplus of 13.528 billion euros, compared to a target for a primary result of 12.930 billion euros and a primary surplus of 6,080 billion euros, for the same period in 2023.
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SYRIZA’s Famellos: ‘Our work has begun’
SYRIZA's Famellos: 'Our work has begun'
Famellos referred to his conversation with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis after winning the party's internal elections, while making the following comment on taxation: "From what we have seen, the budget has a VAT revenue increase of 1.5 billion euros and 1 billion euros in income tax. This is not a tax cut, it's the opposite of that," he said.
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Chrisochoidis:A total of 11,300 people arrested for incidents of domestic violence in the period Jan-Oct 2024
Chrisochoidis: A total of 11,300 people were arrested for incidents of domestic violence in the period Jan-Oct 2024
The minister noted that in his previous term in 2019 there had been no structure, no agency dealing with these issues. At the time, 3,500 incidents were recorded. In complete contrast to the current situation, where 18,400 incidents have been recorded since the beginning of the year, a six-fold increase.
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2025 budget to support incomes against inflation, PM says
2025 budget to support incomes against inflation, PM says
“Prices around the world and in Greece have risen cumulatively for a three-year period. This budget responds to high prices by doubly supporting income. By reducing the burdens of households and businesses on the one hand and increasing wages on the other, which certainly takes some time, until the balance is restored,” he told his cabinet on Monday during the presentation of the budget.
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FES-GSEE study shows high levels of sexual harassment, violence against women in workplaces
FES-GSEE study shows high levels of sexual harassment, violence against women in workplaces
Seeking to highlight a long-term and serious lack of data on the phenomenon - and by extension, the lack of state accountability for ineffective protection of the victims - GSEE and FES participated in an international survey to produce the first official study into sexual harassment and violence in Greece
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Kasselakis unveils new party name: ‘Movement for Democracy’
Kasselakis unveils new party name: ‘Movement for Democracy’
His vision includes a commitment to a strong, independent judiciary and a fair, inclusive society where everyone has the right to work and the benefits of a social safety net.
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PM Mitsotakis on TikTok on ‘Gigabit Voucher’ Program
PM Mitsotakis on TikTok on ‘Gigabit Voucher’ Program
The “Gigabit Voucher” program will provide an array of benefits for households and small businesses, as Mitsotakis pointed out in his video post.
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Fitch Ratings Maintains Greece at BBB-; Retains Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings Maintains Greece at BBB-; Retains Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings: Greece's ratings are supported by income per capita levels above and governance indicators in line with the 'BBB' median
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NATO Secretary General Rutte to visit Greece
NATO Secretary General Rutte to visit Greece
Former Dutch PM Mark Rutte, the Alliance's new chief will first visit Ankara a day earlier to meet with Turkish leadership
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Fidan: Transforming the Aegean into an economic prosperity zone – Addressing issues holistically
Fidan: Transforming the Aegean into an economic prosperity zone – Addressing issues holistically
The head of Turkish diplomacy called the Aegean a paradise on earth - EU's accession of Cyprus a historical mistake
