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271 kg Cocaine Seizure in Greece Exposes Major Drug Trafficking Route

Greek authorities seized 271 kg of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment from Ecuador, arresting three individuals in Aspropyrgos on August 9th after tracking the container from Thessaloniki; the estimated value is €5.5 million.

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Greece Wins €150 Million in ICC Ruling on Submarine Construction Dispute

The International Court of Arbitration (ICC) awarded Greece over €150 million, resolving a decade-long dispute over submarine construction delays. This victory follows a 2014 Greek government decision to assume direct oversight of the project, rectifying prior mismanagement and strengthening Greece'...

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Greece Explores EU Loan for Fourth Frigate

Greece is considering using EU's SAFE loans to fund the procurement of a fourth FDI-type frigate, "Themistoklis", costing slightly less than €1.2 billion, to accelerate its acquisition and strengthen the Hellenic Navy.

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Greek Embassy's Controversial Gaza Post Sparks Disciplinary Action

A social media post from the Greek embassy in Luxembourg alleging "genocide" in Gaza and calling for anti-Israel protests was removed after sparking controversy, leading to disciplinary action and a statement from the Greek foreign ministry denying the post represented official policy.

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Greek Court Limits Municipal Power over Road Repair Standards

A Greek court ruled against the Alimos Municipality's stricter regulations on road repairs by third parties, citing a lack of legal authority to impose rules exceeding national standards; the municipality argued for stricter measures to address subpar repairs by utility companies, but the court side...

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Greece's Lost Decade: Political Resistance Derails EOT Modernization

In 2003, Greece's National Tourism Organization (EOT) attempted to modernize its assets via Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), but faced significant political opposition, leading to legal challenges and ultimately delaying development for two decades, highlighting systemic issues of vested interest...

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Southern Europe Wildfires: At Least Five Dead, Tens of Thousands of Hectares Burned

Wildfires rage across Greece, Portugal, and Spain on August 13th, causing at least five deaths and consuming over 80,000 hectares, fueled by a severe heatwave and drought, while France and Italy see improvements.

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Greek Public Hospitals Open Doors to Private Doctors

A new joint ministerial decision in Greece allows private doctors to utilize public hospital resources for patient care outside of regular hours, impacting access to healthcare and potentially altering the financial landscape of the public system.

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Anti-Israel Protests in Greece During Gaza Conflict

Protests against an Israeli cruise ship in Greece on Wednesday resulted in clashes with police as tourists disembarked, highlighting the international impact of the Gaza conflict.

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Piraeus Bank's Ethniki Asfalistiki Acquisition Approved by Greek Competition Commission

Greece's Competition Commission approved Piraeus Bank's €600 million acquisition of Ethniki Asfalistiki, concluding it won't harm market competition; the deal awaits further regulatory approvals and is projected to impact Piraeus Bank's capital adequacy ratio.

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Athens in August: A Glimpse into a More Livable City

During August, Athens experiences dramatically improved traffic flow, public transport efficiency, and ease of parking, highlighting the impact of reduced population on urban functionality and suggesting improvements for long-term sustainability.

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Balamand University Reinstates Greek, Strengthening Orthodox Heritage

Seventeen students from Balamand University's theology school in Lebanon visited Meteora, Greece, celebrating the school's successful return to Greek as its primary language after a 20-year effort marked by challenges including political shifts and opposition, ultimately strengthening its ties to Gr...

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