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Disappointing rise in tourism arrivals up to end-May

The number of international holidaymakers who traveled to Greece in the January-May period was up just 2.4 percent on last year, data from the country's central bank have shown, with arrivals from the United States sliding 18.2 percent and receipts from US tourists shrinking by a remarkable 30.8 percent.

Water polo team heads for a medal in Budapest

The Greek men's national team has reached the semifinals of the World Championship that is taking place in Budapest after dismissing favorite Montenegro 12-7 on Tuesday.

Greece upset its Balkan rival thanks to its tight defense that saw it strangle the Montenegrin attack and lead 6-2 at half-time and 10-3 after the third quarter.

IOM: 120 018 Migrants and Refugees Arrived in Europe Since the Beginning of 2017

The number of refugees and migrants who arrived in Europe since the beginning of the year has reached 120 018 people, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said, quoted by BGNES.

On the way to the "Promised Land," 2361 people died, said the spokeswoman of IOM  Jolie Milman at a briefing at the headquarters of the organization in Geneva.

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