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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...
Has migration broken Schengen?
Unherd
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July 21, 2025
Last week, Friedrich Merz came to London with security on his mind. For the German Chancellor, who signed a new friendship treaty with Keir Starmer as part of a broader European reset with the UK, that most immediately means bolstering defence...
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...
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...
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...
City of Athens Business District Sub Committee met June 30
Sangamon Sun - Illinois
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July 6, 2025
City of Athens Business District Sub Committee met June 30 Here is the agenda provided by the committee: I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION • Updates on survey distribution (5 minutes) • Updates on flowerpots and trash cans...
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...
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...
US cannot 'compel Israel to do anything', says envoy Tom Barrack in Beirut
The National News
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US envoy Tom Barrack said Washington cannot force but only influence Israeli actions as he met Lebanese leaders in Beirut on Monday for more talks on disarming Hezbollah and stopping Israeli bombing. “The US has no business in trying to compel...
Greek Revival: Global Stocks Hit Record Highs Despite Trade Tensions
To Vima
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July 9, 2025
Global equities surged to unprecedented levels in the first half of 2025, defying mounting trade tensions triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Among the standout performers, Greece has emerged as one of the world’s...
Greece halts asylum applications from North African migrants
Tribune Online
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July 9, 2025
Greece has halted the processing of North African asylum applications in response to a spike in the number of migrants. According to Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the conservative prime minister, boat arrivals from the area would be detained and...
Athens senior Gavin Swint attends Governor’s School program
The News Courier - Alabama
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July 9, 2025
Published 1:01 pm Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Athens High School senior Gavin Swint recently represented ACS at the Alabama Governor’s School at Samford University.The 13-day program allows top student leaders to engage in academic enrichment,...
Greek state entity settles with Gazprom
Global Arbitration Review
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Gas pipeline in northern Greece (Credit: Shutterstock/Ververidis Vasilis) Greece’s state-owned gas company Depa says it has settled a price review arbitration with Gazprom ahead of an imminent award, as the UNCITRAL tribunal hearing the case comes...
Greece suspends new asylum claims for THREE months as any illegal migrants will be arrested IMMEDIATELY upon arrival
GB News
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July 9, 2025
Greece has suspended all new asylum claims for three months, with any illegal migrants now being detained immediately upon arrival. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis revealed the three-month suspension of asylum applications for African boat...