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Greece draws criticism over tougher asylum stance
The Express Tribune
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July 11, 2025
ATHENS: A leading humanitarian group criticised Greece on Thursday after its government announced it would pause for three months all asylum hearings for people arriving in boats from North Africa, to deter a migration surge from Libya. Prime...
Valanciunas commits to Nuggets: Will give my all
ESPN India
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July 22, 2025
Jonas Valanciunas officially confirmed his intention to honor his contract and play for the Denver Nuggets next season despite a strong push from Greek EuroLeague club team Panathinaikos to lure the Lithuanian big man back overseas. The Nuggets...
EIB Group backs more than €15 billion in new investment
The European Sting
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July 21, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. EIB and EIF Boards approve €15.5 billion for transport, housing, education, energy and business investment EIB strengthening support for water resilience...
Greece’s Green Fund to Boost Parks, Bike Lanes, and School Upgrades
Greek Travel Pages
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July 10, 2025
KEDE President Lazaros Kyrizoglou and Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou. Photo source: Environment and Energy Ministry Greece is launching a new 79 million euros green development program aimed at helping all 332 municipalities...
UK travel companies SLASH prices to lure cash-strapped Brits on holiday this summer – the craziest deals from £249
The Sun
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July 14, 2025
IN a last-minute push to get Brits abroad for the summer break, holiday companies like TUI, Jet2 and Easyjet are slashing prices. This is great news for anyone yet to book a break in July and August, as families can currently snap up a week in the...
Market Talk - Thursday, July 10
myMotherLode - California
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Thursday, July 10, 2025 5:02 PM EDT Image Source: Pixabay ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: • NIKKEI 225 decreased 174.92 points or -0.44% to 39,646.36 • Shanghai increased 16.63 points or 0.48% to 3,509.68 • Hang Seng...
Greek restaurant with 'authentic flavours' opens in Swindon
Swindon Advertiser
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Kouzina Greek specialises in traditional cuisine using homemade sauces and the highest quality ingredients, and the family-run business has now opened its third branch at Swindon Designer Outlet. After the Covid-19 pandemic, Chris Butcher and...
Greece Suspends Asylum Applications Amid Migrant Surge from North Africa
Times News Global
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July 10, 2025
ATHENS, Greece — Greece has announced a temporary suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated on Wednesday. This decision comes in response to a significant increase...
Greece’s Tax Imbalance: High Indirect Taxes Penalize Poorer Households
Greek Reporter
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July 10, 2025
Greece’s tax structure favors indirect consumption taxes over direct income-based levies, according to the most recent EU data. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece continues to stand out among EU countries for its heavy reliance on indirect and property...
Greece 3: The Bear Goes Greek
Adventure Rider
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July 10, 2025
The Peloponnese, the “fingers” that descend from the mainland of Greece, is even more varied than the rest of the country. And it is also historically interesting. The original site of the Olympic Games is here, and so is what was Sparta, with one...
Greek Unemployment Down, Challenges Remain: OECD 2025 Report
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
Greek unemployment rates recorded a notable improvement since the 2010 economic crisis, but the country continues to face serious challenges, according to the OECD Employment Outlook 2025, released on Wednesday. While the average employment rate...
Greek lawmakers to vote on North Africa asylum ban as rights groups cry foul
The Gazette - Colorado
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AGYIA, Crete (Reuters) -Greek lawmakers were set to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the processing of asylum applications of people coming from North Africa, a move rights groups have called illegal. The vote comes amid...
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...
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...
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...
Technology Companies in Greece Plan Salary Increases in 2025
To Vima
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July 13, 2025
Greek technology companies are planning salary increases in 2025 in a bid to attract and retain skilled professionals, according to new data. Despite this, most employers still view current salary expectations from job candidates as unrealistic....
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...