Tag #Greece

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Sinking of the "Tanaïs": The End of Crete's Jewish Community

On June 9th, 1944, the German ship "Tanaïs", carrying approximately 300 Jewish people from Chania, Crete, and other prisoners, was torpedoed by a British submarine, resulting in the deaths of all aboard; a German-Greek project now commemorates this event and the end of Crete's 2,300-year-old Jewish ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Greece Unveils National Strategy to Combat Online Risks for Minors

Greece is launching a national strategy to protect minors from online risks and social media addiction, featuring parental control tools (parco.gov.gr, Kids Wallet app) and aiming for EU collaboration on a Digital Rights Charter; details will be presented on December 30th.

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Quality Education
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Greece's Soaring Current Account Deficit Amidst High Economic Growth

Greece's current account deficit drastically increased from 1.5% of GDP in 2019 to 10.3% in 2022 due to high economic growth (6%) exceeding that of trading partners, fueled by increased international capital inflows compensating for low domestic savings.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Turkey Recognizes Two States on Cyprus, Ending Decades of Talks

Turkey's Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun declared that Turkey will no longer pursue a unified Cyprus and recognizes two separate states, following decades of failed UN-mediated negotiations.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Greece Doubles Defense Budget Amidst Turkey Tensions

Greece's 2025 defense budget has increased to \"6.1 billion euros, nearly double the 2019 amount, driven by tensions with Turkey and a need for improved drone defense, with 159 of 299 parliament members voting for the increase.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Booming Cybersecurity Market in Greece Amidst Rising Cyberattacks

Greece faces a surge in cyberattacks, ranking second globally in financial sector risk, with over 750 weekly attacks on Greek banks. This fuels the booming cybersecurity market, projected to reach €360 billion by 2030, driven by regulatory pressure (NIS2, DORA) and sophisticated attacks.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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HELLENiQ ENERGY Consolidates Greek Energy Market Control

HELLENiQ ENERGY finalized the purchase of Elpedison's remaining 50% stake for €164 million plus €31 million conditionally and is selling its 35% share in DEPA Commercial to the Greek state, aiming for a 10% market share in energy supply by 2026 through organic growth.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Greece and Lebanon Discuss Economic Cooperation Amidst Regional Instability

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Monday in Beirut to discuss bilateral economic cooperation, Lebanon's financial crisis, and regional stability, emphasizing adherence to the November 27 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and the importance...

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No Poverty
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Greek Landscapes in Watercolor: James Foot's Athens Exhibition

James Foot, a British-born artist now a Greek citizen, is showcasing his watercolor landscapes of Greece, including Kyparissi, Meteora, Mykonos, and Venice, in an exhibition in Athens from December 14th to 22nd.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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45 kg Cocaine Seizure in Thessaloniki; International Drug Ring Dismantled

Greek authorities seized 45.993 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment's refrigeration unit at the port of Thessaloniki on December 13th, 2024, arresting four members of an international drug trafficking ring operating between Latin America and Europe.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Unique Portrait of Last Byzantine Emperor Discovered in Greece

Archaeologist Anastasia Koumousi discovered a unique portrait of Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor, in the Old Monastery of Taxiarchon in Aigialeia, Greece, during restoration work; the Ministry of Culture announced the discovery, which has international significance.

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Greece-UK Clash Over Parthenon Sculptures' Repatriation"

Following a recent meeting between British and Greek prime ministers, the debate over returning the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece reignites, with Greece believing Britain will relinquish them, while Britain asserts it's the British Museum's decision, and the law won't change.

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