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Greece Shines at Rio Olympics Despite Obstacles

Amid the economic crisis and lacking government support, Greece participated in the Rio 2016 Olympics with the smallest delegation in the last two decades and managed through its athletes to shine, securing six medals, 14 participations in Olympic finals, and 12 athletes among...

Posted On 22 Aug 2016

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Pioneering Greeks: Ilias Kyriazis, Comic Book Writer and Artist

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Ilias Kyriazis, one of the most prominent comic book writers/artists in Greece.

Posted On 19 Aug 2016

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Driver in Custody after Deadly Aegina Speedboat Crash

A 78-year-old man has been arrested on the Saronic Gulf island of Aegina on charges of causing a shipwreck resulting in deaths and involuntary manslaughter.

Posted On 17 Aug 2016

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Thailand Rocked by Explosions, UNWTO Condemns Attacks

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Friday strongly condemned the attacks perpetrated in Thailand.

Posted On 12 Aug 2016

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UIA Carries 487 Aided Passengers Via Humanitarian Carriage Program

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) carried 487 aided passengers - 392 children and their companions, and 95 wounded ATO soldiers - within the framework of its large-scale Humanitarian Carriage Program during the July 2015 – July 2016 period.

Posted On 11 Aug 2016

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Pioneering Greeks: Demetrios Fakinos, Design Chief

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Demetrios Fakinos, one of the most important figures in Greece in the field of design.

Posted On 11 Aug 2016

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Pioneering Greeks: Mission “Anthropos”, a NGO that Helps All

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Mission "Anthropos", a NGO that has human beings as its main mission, "regardless of where they live, what is their religion or the colour of their skin", as Ipatia Doussis-Anagnostopoulou, MD, founding member and head of the...

Posted On 05 Aug 2016

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Pioneering Greeks: Christos Papadimitriou, CEO of Family Business ‘Papadimitriou S.A.’

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Christos Papadimitriou, the managing director and CEO of Papadimitriou S.A., a family business established back in 1939 by his grandfather and which today is one of the biggest food companies in Greece.

Posted On 29 Jul 2016

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Ansbach Blast, Munich Shooting Raise Fears in Germany

A bomb attack last night in the town of Ansbach, by a 27-year-old Syrian denied asylum left at least 12 wounded and comes after a mass killing last Friday in Munich, by an 18-year-old, which left nine dead and dozens injured, raising alarm in Germany, in view of the growing...

Posted On 25 Jul 2016

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Pioneering Greeks: Thanos & Panos Kloutsiniotis, Founders of Ladolea Olive Oil

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Thanos & Panos Kloutsiniotis, two brothers in their late 20s that aim not just to make a commercially successful product, but also to pay tribute to their heritage and show the world the potential of their homeland: Ladolea Olive Oil.

Posted On 22 Jul 2016

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US State Department Issues Turkey Travel Warning

The US State Department has issued a travel alert for American citizens, advising them to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey, following the attempted military coup in the country.

Posted On 18 Jul 2016

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Foreign Minister Kotzias Tells Turkey: ‘Greece Condemns any Coup Attempt’

"Greece condemns any coup attempt", Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias told his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, during a telephone discussion on Saturday.

Posted On 16 Jul 2016

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UNWTO, WTTC Strongly Condemn Attack in Nice, France

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have strongly condemned the attack in Nice, France, on Thursday, July 14.

Posted On 15 Jul 2016

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Pioneering Greeks: Dimitris Steinhauer, Creator of ‘Skinos’ Mastiha Spirit

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Dimitris Stainhauer, an entrepreneur who conquered the international markets with a spirit made from a product found exclusively in Greece: the Mastiha of Chios island.

Posted On 15 Jul 2016

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International Community Condemns Nice, France, Attack

A wave of international condemnation followed Thursday's attack in Nice, France, that left at least 84 people dead, 18 in critical condition and injured many.

Posted On 15 Jul 2016

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Pioneering Greeks: Steve Vranakis, Google Creative Lab’s Executive Creative Director

This week the Pioneering Greeks column introduces Steve Vranakis, the Executive Creative Director at Google Creative Lab. His team in Google has launched some of the campaigns that have changed the way we perceive the world.

Posted On 08 Jul 2016

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Pioneering Greeks: Kostarelos Greek Delicacies – The Place to Go for Traditional Cheese

This week the Pioneering Greeks column introduces Kostarelos Greek Delicacies, a company that has remained loyal to traditional cheesemaking while using the most modern techniques.

Posted On 01 Jul 2016

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WTTC: Istanbul Airport Attack a Further Blow to Turkey’s Tourism Sector

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) on Wednesday condemned the attack on Istanbul Ataturk Airport on Tuesday and extended its condolences to all those affected by it.

Posted On 29 Jun 2016

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UNWTO Strongly Condemns Attack at Istanbul Ataturk Airport

“Today we were reminded once again that we are facing a global threat that requires a firm and coordinated response by all governments and the international community”, said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, on the attack at ‎Ataturk‬ International Airport in ‎Turkey.

Posted On 29 Jun 2016

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Turkey: Suicide Bombers Hit Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport, Several Killed and Injured

Explosions rocked Turkey’s largest airport, Istanbul Ataturk, on Tuesday night killing many people and injuring dozens.

Posted On 29 Jun 2016

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