Tag #Greece

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Expert Warns of Potential 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake in Girit-Rodos Arc

Professor Övgün Ahmet Ercan predicts a potential 7.5 magnitude earthquake in the Girit-Rodos arc region due to the African plate's northward movement, citing recent seismic activity in Muğla (4.0 magnitude earthquakes in Menteşe and Marmaris, and 3.5 near Bodrum) as evidence of accumulating stress a...

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Former Greek PM Costas Simitis Dies at 88

Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis passed away at 88 on Sunday in his summer home; a four-day national mourning period has been declared, culminating in a state funeral on January 9, 2025, at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral.

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Death of Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis

Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, instrumental in Greece's eurozone entry, died at 88 on Sunday, prompting four days of national mourning. His legacy includes economic modernization and EU integration.

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Death of Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis: Key Role in Cyprus's EU Accession Highlighted

Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis passed away; Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades praised his role in securing Cyprus's 2003 EU accession, achieved through close collaboration with then-President Glafcos Clerides, highlighting Simitis's commitment to modernization and reform.

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Death of Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis

Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, instrumental in Greece's euro adoption, died at 88; a four-day mourning period and state funeral have been declared, with tributes from across the political spectrum.

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Greece's New Road Code: Stricter Penalties, Lower Speed Limits

Greece's revised Road Code, effective November 1st, 2025, lowers residential speed limits to 30 km/h, allows lane splitting for motorcyclists, and introduces stricter penalties for dangerous driving behaviors, including fines up to 1200 EUR, license suspensions, and potential jail time.

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Greek Police Report Shows Significant Increase in Arrests Across Multiple Crime Categories

Greek Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis announced a year-end report showing significant increases in arrests for traffic violations (27.8% to 1,441,327), domestic violence (more than double), and juvenile delinquency (73% increase in arrests for neglect), alongside efforts to combat...

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Luxury Travel Expands with New Italian Trains and Sustainable Caribbean Hotel

Two new luxury travel options are launching: Italian-themed trains with Michelin-star dining (from £2,900 per night) and a sustainable Turks and Caicos hotel (from £1,225 per night), reflecting growing demand for unique and sustainable experiences.

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Greece Faces Macroeconomic Imbalances Amidst Real Estate Boom and High Deficit

The European Commission's latest report flags Greece's soaring real estate prices (13.8% in 2023), exceeding income growth by 20% since 2017, along with a persistent high current account deficit (6.2% of GDP) and high public debt (163.9% of GDP), despite improvements in some areas.

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Former Greek PM Kostas Simitis Dies at 88

Former Greek Prime Minister Kostas Simitis passed away at 88; his eight-year term (1996-2004) was defined by Greece's entry into the eurozone, major infrastructure projects, and the Imia crisis.

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ASEAN Secretary-General Highlights Growing Partnership with Greece

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn highlights the strengthening partnership between ASEAN and Greece, citing historical ties and the recent establishment of the Greece-ASEAN Business Council in July 2024 as key milestones, emphasizing future collaboration in various sectors and the significance o...

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Greece Clarifies Short-Term Rental Tax Rules, Restricts New Listings in Athens

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) in Greece issued guidelines clarifying tax obligations for short-term rentals, defining them as rentals under 60 consecutive days. A 2025 restriction on issuing Property Registry Numbers (AMAs) in central Athens limits new short-term rentals.

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