Greece Holds Largest Universal Merchant Fleet Capacity
Clarksons, the global premier provider of integrated shipping services, has ranked Greece first, regarding international merchant fleet capacities.
Greek Refineries Implement Natural Gas Supplies
Today, Hellenic Petroleum and the Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator SA ratified an agreement, that grants natural gas supplies to the Aspropyrgos Refinery.
NBG's 2.5 Billion Euro Shares in Excessive Demand
One day prior to National Bank of Greece's share purchasing timeline, the 2.5 billion euro shares are already in excessive demand, as reported by Reuters today.
PASOK Discusses Olive Tree Predicament
Today, PASOK leader and Deputy Prime Minister Evangelos Venizelos declared that the government's stability will be threatened, if the Olive Tree association does not gain votes in next month's European Parliament elections.
American Hellenic Institute Visits Cyprus
Today, American Hellenic Institute representatives traveled to the Cyprus House, where they were informed on the Cyprus issue and advancements in the nation's Exclusive Economic Zone.
Cypriot Australian Senator Demands New Travel Protocols
Independent Cypriot Australian Senator Nick Xenophon, has demanded that Australia's Federal Budget cease former Prime Minister's and MP's free travel benefits, along with other costly luxuries.
President Papoulias Hosts Arab Officials
Today, Greek President Karolos Papoulias hosted Arab officials, who are currently in Athens participating in the 2nd Greece-United Arab Emirates Joint Interministerial Committee.
Environment Ministry Authorizes Wind Park
Today, Environment, Energy and Climate Change Minister Yiannis Maniatis authorized an environmental terms approval, regarding a 38 MW wind park located in the Peloponnese.
Ten EU Members Plan FTT
In Brussels today, Greece and nine other European Union members conducted the Financial Tax Transaction's enhanced cooperation compliance.
Oprah Winfrey Interviews Arianna Huffington
This Sunday, Oprah Winfrey sits down with Greek media guru Arianna Huffington.
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Polls show Kaminis, Boutaris, and Sgouros in the lead
According to a new poll conducted by GPO for Mega channel, shows that in the upcoming local elections for the Municipality of Athens, Giorgos Kaminis comes first in people's intention of vote and in Thessaloniki, Giannis Boutaris still holds first place. Moreover, Giannis Sgouros seems to have an easy way ahead for remaining in his position at the Prefecture of Attica.
Greek merchant fleet again tops global lists
The Greek owned merchant marine fleet is again first on the global shipping market. Greek shipowners are first in tanker ownership, second in bulk carriers, second in LNG transport ships, and second in container ships.
24 Additional Migrants Rescued Off Samos
Today, the Greek Coast Guard rescued twenty-four illegal migrants in the Turkish waterways of the Samos Strait.
Munich Greeks finally get Greek school
The ground breaking ceremony for the establishment of a Greek school at Berg am Laim in Munich took place last week after a blessing by Archieratic Prelate of the Ecumenical Throne Apostolos Malamousis and the Greek Consul General in Munich, Sophia Grammata, as well as representatives and officials of the Greek German community and local officials.