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Greece's Gambling Market Sees Upward Trend in Q1 2024
The first quarter of 2024 marked significant growth for Greece's gambling market, according to the Hellenic Gaming Commission. Turnover in legal gambling, including OPAP, lotteries, racecourse betting,...
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Egyptian Survivor of Deadly Shipwreck Speaks Out After Being Cleared of Charges
Ahmed Alkwrab thought his ordeal was over last June when he survived one of the deadliest shipwrecks ever recorded in the Mediterranean Sea and finally set foot on European soil. However, hours after a...
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Greece Raises 600 Million Euros at Lower Yield in T-bill Auction
Greece successfully raised 600 million euros in a 52-week Treasury bill auction, achieving a yield of 3.34%, the Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA) announced on Wednesday. This marks a decrease from...
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Greek Supermarket Prices Dip in May 2024, First Annual Decline Ever: IELKA
For the first time ever, supermarket prices in May 2024 have seen an annual decline, dropping by an average of -1.25% compared to May 2023, according to a survey conducted by the Research Institute of...
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Athens International Airport Reports 18.5% Surge in Passenger Traffic for May
Athens International Airport witnessed a significant surge in passenger traffic, with an 18.5% increase recorded in May 2024 compared to the same period last year. In May 2024, the airport served a...
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European Elections: Crucial Vote with Uncertain Outcome
Around 400 million Europeans are set to vote in what could be one of the most crucial European Parliament elections in recent years. Voting begins tomorrow in the Netherlands, with most EU member...
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Greece Amongst 5 Countries Set to Secure a Seat on UN Security Council
In a secret ballot held on Thursday, Greece, Denmark, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia are set to secure seats on the U.N. Security Council, as voted by the General Assembly. The 193-member body is...
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Defence Minister Dendias Warns Populism Threatens Europe's Future
National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias has expressed concerns about the rise of right-wing and left-wing populism in Europe, warning that it could derail the continent's progress. In an interview with...
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Greek Documentary Wins Audience Favorite at Oregon Film Festival
"The Enigma of Keros," a Greek documentary, has won the Audience Favorite award at The Archaeology Channel’s (TAC) International Film Festival in Oregon. Directed by Kostas Macheras and produced by...
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Piraeus Tower: Greece's Premier Digital and Bioclimatic Skyscraper Inaugurated
Piraeus Tower, Greece's first digital and bioclimatic skyscraper, was officially inaugurated on Tuesday in the presence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Piraeus Mayor Yiannis Moralis. This 130...
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Greece Requests Fourth RRF Grant Disbursement
Greece has submitted its fourth request for the disbursement of 1 billion euros in grants from the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The request, submitted on Thursday by...
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Search Underway for BBC Presenter Missing on Greek Island
Michael Mosley, a well-known presenter of BBC science and lifestyle programs, has been reported missing on the Greek Island of Symi. According to reports from UK publications, including The Daily Mail,...
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Greece Wins Junior European Statistics Competition 2024
Eurostat has revealed the winners of the European Statistics Competition 2024, showcasing the statistical prowess of students across Europe. The competition, held during the 2023-2024 school year, saw...
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Greece's Navy Set for Major Upgrade with New Frigates
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Naval Group shipyards in Lorient, France, on Thursday, where he announced that the delivery of three advanced Belharra frigates over the next two years...
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EU Parliament Elections: What You Need to Know
From June 6-9, around 373 million citizens across the 27 EU member states are eligible to vote in the European Parliament elections. Here's a breakdown of the key details: What is the European...
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Olympic Rings Unveiled on Eiffel Tower as Paris Countdown Begins
With just 50 days remaining until the Summer Games, Paris Olympics organisers have unveiled a striking display of the five Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower. This installation, crafted from recycled...
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Athens Ranks Among Europe's Sunniest Cities, Study Reveals
Athens has been named one of the sunniest cities in Europe, boasting an average of 262.2 hours of sun per month, according to a study by holiday rental portal Holidu. The platform analysed data from...
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President Sakellaropoulou Honours Greek Music Legends
In a ceremony at the Presidential Mansion on Friday morning, President Katerina Sakellaropoulou honoured composer Yannis Markopoulos (posthumously), lyricist Lefteris Papadopoulos, and composer Mimis...
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Greek GDP Grows 2.1% in Q1 2024
Greece's GDP saw a 2.1% rise in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching €56.637 billion at current prices, according to provisional data from the Hellenic Statistical...
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Beloved Greek Actress Despina Stylianopoulou Passes Away at 91
Beloved Greek actress Despina Stylianopoulou, a prominent figure in classic Greek cinema, passed away at 91. Her niece, Anna Stylianopoulou, shared the sad news on Instagram, noting that Despina died...
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