Clashes at refugee shelters continue
Another incident between Afghan and Syrian refugees was recorded at Chios island hotspot. 3 persons were transferred to the local hospital, after being stabbed.
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Greece now awaits the tourists Turkey is losing -Bloomberg
The Greek Tourism Confederation expects the number of visitors to rise to a record 25 million this year and bring 800 million euros ($897 million) of extra income, Andreas Andreadis, president of the industry lobby group, said in an interview in Athens on Tuesday.
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Olympiakos destroyed by Khimki
Olympiakos suffered an embarrassing 98-66 loss against Khimki in Moscow and were practically knocked out of Euroleague's knockout stage, one match before the end of Top-16.
Greek President: EU must assume its responsibilities towards humanity
"The European Union must assume its responsibilities towards humanity and treat refugees with solidarity and love," Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Thursday said in a meeting with the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos, at the Jerusalem Patriarchate.
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Thessaloniki metro line will be ready in 2020
"Thessaloniki will have one metro line in 2020, and metro services will be extended to all the city by 2016," the head of Attiko Metro Yiannis Mylopoulos on Thursday said at a meeting with Central Macedonia regional governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas.
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Projects to be financed by the Juncker package will soon be announced
"The projects that will be financed by the 'Juncker package' will soon be announced," Economy Minister George Stathakis on Thursday said in Parliament.
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The EU-Turkey deal comes to parliament
At 5.30 pm the draft plan for the deal struck between the EU and Turkey on the refugee crisis, will be talbled in parliament. Voting will take place tomorrow.
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Refugees battle each other in Piraeus port
Piraeus port was transformed into a battle zone last night, as opposing camps threw stones and bottles at each other in clashes that continued throughout the night.
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Koutsokoumnis: "I am sorry, the news are bad for greek football"
"We spoke about Minister's decision to interrupt the Greek Cup and some other legal issues, FIFA pointed out the ways he violated football's self-administration. He asks for some action against Hellenic Football Federation's corruption in order to allow the competition to be continued, but we can not agree to that, our deadline is the 1st of April.
Hellenic American Leadership Council On New Greek TV
Yanna Darilis interviews Halc Senior Fellow Nikolas Katsimpras and Halc Council Member Taso Pardalis on the mission of the Hellenic the Hellenic American Leadership Council's efforts to ensure the continuity of a distinct and distinguished Greek- American community; to promote a renewed commitment to civic involvement, human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world; and to enhance the historic relationship between the United States and worldwide Hellenism.
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Marcie Mayer: Harvesting acorns on Kea
Environmental activist and entrepreneur Marcie Mayer, is the heart and soul of the Hamada Acorn Initiative, a project that aims to restore acorn as an important product for the local economy of Kea.
China epresses interest in products and tourism of Crete
China has expressed interest in importing agricultural products of Crete, especially the island’s olive oil and wine.
Tension in Parliament
Tension was noted at yesterday’s Parliamentary plenum discussion on corruption and justice issues. The highlight of the discussion was opposition party leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ proposal to hold snap elections.
More than 51,000 refugees and migrants throughout the country
The Ministry of Migration Policy will distribute to refugees and migrants leaflets that will explain the reasons why they should move out of Piraeus Port. More than 5 thousand 7 hundred are still stranded at OLP premises, staying in around 11 hundred tents.