Greek wines win export markets outside EU
Greece Is — Over the past decade Greek wine has made great strides in terms of international recognition. Over the period 2009-2016 sales of Greek […]
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Turkish coast guard vessel rams Greek patrol boat off Imia
eKathimerini — A Turkish patrol boat reportedly rammed a Greek coast guard vessel that was anchored off the island of Imia in the Aegean at […]
Novartis global investigation uncovered bribery allegations in Greece
The latest political turmoil in Greece has been triggered by allegations involving the pharmaceutical giant Novartis and alleged bribes to hospital staff and political persons. […]
Turkish warships stop Italy’s ENI rig in Cyprus EEZ
Fox News — Turkish warships on maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea have blocked a rig belonging to the Italian energy firm ENI from reaching an […]
UK exports to EU rise as Barnier issues warning
Washington Post — As Brexit gets nearer, British firms are exporting more to the other 27 countries in the European Union. Official figures released Friday […]
Schulz drops bid for Germany’s foreign minister job, coalition deal to be approved by party
DW — The current head of Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD), Martin Schulz, said on Friday that he would no longer pursue a ministerial post in […]
EU’s Moscovici ‘especially optimistic’ on Greek debt relief
Reuters — European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici said Thursday he was “especially optimistic” about efforts to reach a solution on Greek […]
Greek and Armenian Americans press U.S. Senators to block F-35 sale to Turkey
Public Radio of Armenia — The Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) and the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) have launched a national advocacy campaign […]
Greece braves jittery markets with bond sale raising 3 billion euros
Reuters — Greece launched its much-anticipated new bond on Thursday, drawing strong investor demand for the seven-year deal despite the volatility in world markets. In […]
Novartis probe reportedly ‘stumbles’ onto former ministers, PMs
Naftemporiki — Prosecutors investigating alleged kickbacks by the Greek subsidiary of pharmaceutical giant Novartis have transferred a bulky case file to a supreme court prosecutor. […]
Greece to issue new, ‘secure’ identity cards
eKathimerini — After years of delays, Greek authorities are edging closer to upgrading citizens’ identity cards, so that they meet higher international security standards. According […]
Phaistos Disc reveals some of its secrets
Tornos News — The Phaistos Disc, probably dating back to the 17th century BC gradually reveals its secrets. Dr. Gareth Owens, a linguist who has […]
Greek power grid to bring forward islands link by two years
Reuters – Greece’s power grid operator ADMIE will bring forward by two years a plan to link some of the country’s islands to the mainland […]
Erdogan adviser warns Greeks off their own islets
In an interview aired on Turkish TV channel TRT on Wednesday, a senior adviser of Turkish President Erdogan warned Athens that “anyone who sets foot […]
Greeks breaking plastic bag habit
eKathimerini — Just a month in, an initiative aimed at reducing consumers’ dependence on plastic carrier bags by charging for them appears to be bearing […]