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Greek tourism is “looking” for a strong finish in two sectors
Greek tourism is "looking" for a strong finish that will confirm a very good year taking into account the covid pandemic.
Last chance for the natural gas deposits of Greece
The administration of the Hellenic Hydrocarbon Resources Management S.A. (HHRM S.A.) sends clear messages to the political leadership of the country, the social and environmental bodies regarding the fate of the ambitious plan that was opened a decade ago for the exploration and exploitation of natural gas deposits.
Rafale fighters form the Greek flag over the Acropolis (beautiful photos)
They took part in the “Athens Flying Week” and said goodbye to Greece this morning
10 Best places to visit in Greece – The Greek islands
So many islands, so many different sides of Greece
Romania grabs 5 gold, 5 silver medals at European Rowing U-23 Championships of Kruszwica, in Poland
Romania won ten medals, 5 gold and 5 silver, on Sunday at the European Rowing Under-23 Championships in Kruszwica (Poland), and Simona Radis set a world record in women's singles skulls, according to a press release issued to AGERPRES. Romania placed first in the ranking by nation. "The extraordinary performance of the Romanian rowers, as we have already become accustomed to!
Greek Health Ministry: 43 deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, 1,291 new COVID-19 cases
Greek Health Ministry: 43 deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, 1,291 new COVID-19 cases
The health ministry has recorded 43 deaths of COVID-19 patients in the last 24 hours and 1,291 newly confirmed cases, of which 22 were identified at points of entry into the country.
Fines of EUR 160 000 per day in Greece for Non-Compliance with COVID Measures
The inspections were carried out mainly by the police
Nearly 160,000 euros are the fines imposed, only on Friday, for non-compliance with the measures against the coronavirus in Greece, reports the publication "Kathimerini", informs BNR.
This happened during inspections carried out mainly by the police.
Turkey nabs 3 suspects trying to flee to Greece
Three people, including two suspected members of the FETÖ, the group behind the 2016 defeated coup in Turkey, were nabbed in northwestern Turkey while trying to escape to Greece, said Defense Ministry on Sept. 4.
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The suspects were nabbed by Turkish border guards in the province of Edirne, bordering Greece, the ministry said.
Turkey urges Greece to end pressure against elected muftis in Western Thrace
Greece must put an end to its interventionist practices and policies of pressure against Muslim religious leaders elected by the Turkish minority in Western Thrace, Turkey's foreign minister said on Sept. 4.
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Greek Phalanx vs. Roman Legion: A history of the most powerful military formations in the ancient world
Both formations the foundations of western warfare
Rafale Meteor missiles twice the speed of Turkish F-16 jets! (photo)
Greece will receive 18 Rafale jets
Ban on most single-use plastics takes effect
Ljubljana, 4 September – Most single-use plastic products bar a few exceptions are banned as of today under a recently adopted government regulation. The new rules also set down the labelling of certain single-use plastic items and their packaging to inform consumers about ways to recycle them.
Covid-19 measures for Greek schools announced; educators required to provide negative lab tests if un-vaxxed
Greece's education ministry on Friday announced Covid-19-related the measures and restrictions that will apply for the return of educators and pupils in the country's primary and secondary levels. The 2021-22 academic year commences on Sept. 13.
Bulgaria Ranks First in COVID Mortality in Europe
Bulgaria ranks first in Europe in mortality with COVID-19, according to data from the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control. It is as of Thursday (September 2), and mortality is measured as the number of deaths infected with coronavirus per 1 million people in two weeks.
Mitsotakis in Marseilles for summit on Med biodiversity, viable development
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis travelled to Marseilles on Friday for a mini summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on biodiversity in the Mediterranean, a gathering also attended by ECB Managing Director Christine Lagarde and Hollywood star Harrison Ford, in his capacity as the vice-president of the group Conservation International.