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Bulgaria’s Chief Prosecutor requested the immunity of Two MPs from "Vazrazhdane"
Chief Prosecutor Ivan Geshev submitted to the registry of the 49th National Assembly a request to lift the immunity of two deputies from the pro-Russian "Vazrazhdane" party - Angel Georgiev and Veselin Veshev, announced the prosecutor's office.
The initials in the press release of the two people's representatives are V.V. and A.G., responding specifically to Georgiev and Veshev.
‘If Greece were a stock, its value would be rising’
If Greece were a stock, its value would be rising, says NATO's former Supreme Allied Commander (2009-2013), Admiral James Stavridis. In an interview with Kathimerini he emphasizes not only the significance of Greece's geographical position but also the role of the Greek-American community.
British Airways launches flights between Sabiha Gökçen and Heathrow
British Airways has launched flights between Sabiha Gökçen Airport on Istanbul's Asian side and London's Heathrow.
The inaugural flight touched down on Sabiha Gökçen on June 1.
The new route between Sabiha Gökçen and Heathrow will operate four times per week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays on a mix of A320 and A321 aircraft, the Turkish airport said in a statement.
Connecting with the Greek digital diaspora
There has been much talk, in this space and elsewhere, about the importance of courting digital nomads. Today, Greece is in heavy competition with many of its southern neighbors to attract those with the means and capacity to live and work from anywhere. Portugal has demonstrated particular success in this area.
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Hola Flamenco | Athens | June 4 & 5
The Dora Stratou Theater (grdance.org) of traditional Greek dances presents the sixth edition of the Hola Flamenco Festival, starring Latin Grammy-nominated singer and composer Rosario La Tremendita, and with guest stars Vicente Jose Santiago on guitar, Juan Penas on vocals and Miki Maria Vos leading the team on the dance floor.
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Kadinelia & Alkyone | Athens | June 2
The Musical Escapades showcase of young talent organized by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (snfcc.org) opens on June 2 with two fresh local acts.
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Green short-term rentals blossoming
Sustainable hospitality in short-term rental accommodation is expected to evolve into a thriving niche market.
Property searches show that assets which offer green features tend to secure greater occupancy and higher prices per night, compared to others in the same area.
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Back to the Abuser: Kosovo Women Struggle to Escape Domestic Violence
A lack of financial independence or support from family and society means many women in Kosovo who try to flee domestic violence end up returning to their abusive husbands.
Jews protest against Waters concert
Several Jewish groups, politicians and an alliance of civil society groups gathered for a memorial ceremony and a protest rally against a concert by Roger Waters in Frankfurt on May 28 evening.
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A huge cycle is closing
Have you heard the news? The Greek Civil War ended 74 years ago. The 1965 events of the "July apostates" happened 58 years ago. The Polytechnic Uprising was 50 years ago. These are all historical events of great importance, fascinating for both historians as well as the casual or regular reader of history books.
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