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Business Brief: Trading milk, chocolate and TACOs
The Globe and Mail
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July 10, 2025
Suddenly, tacos are back on the menu. The latest fronts this week in U.S. President Donald Trump’s crusade against trade barely garnered a yawn from markets. Are investors right to bet that on the worst of his trade threats, “Trump Always Chickens...
Business lessons from unconventional wisdom
IOL
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July 9, 2025
Welcome to the whimsical world where philosophy meets entrepreneurship. You might wonder how the musings of ancient philosophers can help us today in our small business endeavours. Well, put on your ancient reading glasses. We are about to embark...
Greece Makes First Crypto Seizure Tied to North Korea's $1.5B Bybit Hack
CoinDesk
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Greek authorities have carried out the country’s first cryptocurrency seizure, blocking access to funds lifted from February’s record $1.5 billion Bybit hack linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. The Hellenic Anti‑Money Laundering Authority...
Impact of geopolitical events on oil market should not be overstated
The National News
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The recent escalation in regional tensions sparked a sharp response across global markets, with oil prices briefly surging above $80 amid heightened uncertainty. Fortunately, the situation evolved rapidly. Nerves had calmed when a temporary...
Greece Announces €24m Pilot Program for Home Accessibility Projects
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
The Greek government announced this week that it would be allocating a total of 24 million euros to home accessibility upgrades for eligible parties. Funding concerns people with a disability rating of over 67%, who reside legally in Greece, and...
Greek Guard Found Alive After Red Sea Ship Attack, 48 Hours Adrift
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
The Greek armed security guard who had been missing since the cargo ship Eternity C sank in the Red Sea following a Houthi attack has been found alive, authorities confirmed. The guard, who was leading the ship’s security team, was rescued by...
Cyprus split, Turks united on anniversary of peace operation
Sabah
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July 20, 2025
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Sunday marked the anniversary of the July 20, 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation by Türkiye, a turning point in the history of the Mediterranean island, which is divided between Greek and Turkish...
Turkey’s Erdogan insists on Cyprus two-state solution
Business Recorder
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July 20, 2025
NORTH NICOSIA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday reaffirmed his country’s support for a two-state solution in Cyprus, urging the international community to accept the Mediterranean island’s existing division. Cyprus has been divided...
Financial filings show Republican candidates out raising Democrats for top state races
Savannah Now - Georgia
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Georgia's 2026 gubernatorial race has attracted millions in campaign funding. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones leads in fundraising with over $13 million, significantly boosted by a leadership committee. Attorney General Chris Carr trails Jones with $3 million...
Athens First to Sign Cousteau’s Blue Cities Manifesto on Ocean and Climate
Greek Travel Pages
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July 9, 2025
Alexandra Cousteau and Athens Mayor Haris Doukas. Photo source: Athens Municipality Athens has become the first city worldwide to join the Blue Cities Alliance, a global initiative spearheaded by ocean advocate Alexandra Cousteau aimed at...
Greece Adds Five Unique Traditions to National Intangible Heritage Register
Greek Travel Pages
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July 9, 2025
Emergency safeguarding actions for boat construction know-how. Photo source: Culture Ministry Greece has expanded its National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage with the addition of five unique traditions, underscoring the country’s rich...
7 Scariest Harry Potter Monsters The TV Show Needs to Get Right
Comicbook
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July 20, 2025
Though the Harry Potter book series were initially marketed to children, the seven-book saga had its fair share frightening beasts. The imagination and sheer volume of the magical monsters in Harry Potter have become pop culture references in...
Greece Moves to End Asylum Claims for All Maritime Migrants From Libya
The Maritime Executive
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Greece's government is seeking to close its doors to asylum-seekers from North Africa amidst a surge of maritime migration and a breakdown in talks with the militia that governs eastern Libya. "The Greek government sends a message . . . to all...
Greece | Still high in 2025 among Europeans’ travel preferences
Tornos News
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July 9, 2025
Greece remains consistently high in 2025 among European travelers’ preferences, according to the new study by the Institute of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (INSETE) on the profile of the most important European markets for Greek...
Greece short of IT experts
Kathimerini
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As digital transformation and investments have been in the spotlight in recent years, finding talent, including from the information technology sector, has become a headache for many businesses. According to new data from Eurostat, Greece is...
Kylie Jenner Showcases Greek Vacation in Stunning Instagram Posts
Greek City Times
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July 13, 2025
The youngest member of the Jenner-Kardashian family posted a series of images capturing her time in the Ionian Sea, delighting her millions of followers. Jenner, accompanied by friends, is seen soaking up the region’s crystal-clear waters and...
Greece recovers part of funds stolen in Bybit hack as its first crypto asset seizure
CryptoSlate
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July 9, 2025
Greek authorities carried out the country’s first-ever crypto seizure after tracing funds linked to the record-breaking $1.4 billion hack of crypto exchange Bybit earlier this year. The Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority issued a freezing...
Greek tanker fleet steps up ship inspections near Russian ports after mysterious blasts
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 9, 2025
Greek shipping companies calling at Russian ports are boosting their vessels’ defences after a series of mysterious blasts in recent months have damaged tankers linked to Moscow’s oil trade according to six Greek shipping and security sources. The...
EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative Reaches 1 Million Talents Trained
The European Times
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July 20, 2025
This major milestone strengthens the EU’s competitiveness by equipping its workforce with the advanced skills needed to lead in emerging technologies. Under the Initiative, the EIT and its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), together with...
Pro-Palestinians terrorize kosher restaurant in Athens
Israel Hayom
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July 13, 2025
A kosher "King David Burger" restaurant in Athens faced a coordinated antisemitic attack on Saturday when six masked pro-Palestinian activists stormed the establishment owned by Israeli businessman Tzvi Levinson. The attackers sprayed threatening...