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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Alexis Tsipras: Q&A online at the Guardian
Alexis Tsipras is more than a Greek political leader and potential Prime Minister. He is also a candidate of the European Left party for president of the European Commission. In that capacity, he participated on British Newspaper The Guardian's online Q&A, answering more than 200 questions about his political platform and the need for an end to austerity in the continent.
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Investors interested in privatizations
Greece's return from bond market exile and signs of economic revival have attracted international investors to its privatization drive, providing more options for raising cash to cut debts, the chief of its asset sales agency said.
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Greek Jazz Concert Held May 21st, NYC
Greek jazz greats Giorgos Kontrafouris along with his piano trio, will collaborate with gifted vocalist Terry Vakirtzoglou for their "Telling Stories" performance.
"The Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership Agreement" Event Held Today, NYC
Today, the International Trade Committee, the European Affairs Committee, the Foreign & Comparative Law Committee and OWIT proudly are presenting: The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement (TTIP).
Lamda Development - Al Maabar sign Hellinikon agreement
The UAE has given Greece a seal of approval through the signing of bilateral cooperation agreements within the framework of the 2nd Joint Inter - ministerial Greece-UAE Cooperation Committee that took place today at a Vouliagmeni hotel.
"Recent Works" Exhibit Opens May 9th, NYC
May 9th marks the opening of artist Marina Karella's "Recent Works" exhibition, at New York City's Chinese Porcelain Company.