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  • The Mondelez case and the €337.5 million fine – Greece and 7 countries call for a “brake” on Geographical Restrictions » 8 countries submit joint proposal to today's EU Competitiveness Council - What the multinational responds to protothema.gr ...
  • Piraeus: The two shipments of 300 kilos of cocaine and the ‘rich’ past of the drug dealers » The 48-year-old Albanian leader was in trouble with the law in Turkey as well - 64-year-old Greek ...
  • Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders » Until recently, it was assumed that the so-called "fossil viruses" were simply junk DNA with no important ...
  • Nearly 70% of aid for Gaza from US-built pier has been stolen » The Israel Defense Ministry reported that hundreds of pallets of aid and over 160,000 liters of fuel ...
  • Which animals will be the first to live on the moon and Mars? » Spaceborne animals could help humans survive on the moon or Mars. But which creatures would be the ...
  • Woman convicted of killing man during marijuana-induced psychosis serves zero days in jail » "I really thought I was going to prison" ...
  • Mayor of Warsaw bans Christian symbols » The move is so controversial in Poland given that religious symbols were previously banned under the communist ...
  • Siljanovska’s latest provocation: Met with Pope Francis thanking him on behalf of all “Macedonians” » Despite clear warnings from Mitsotakis and Brussels jeopardizing North Macedonia's European integration, Siljanovska seeks support from the ...
  • Only 30-35% of Hamas terrorists have been eliminated since October 7 » The news also demonstrates how critical it is for Israel to continue its war against Hamas and ...
  • Bloomberg: Letter from Mitsotakis, Tusk to Von der Leyen to create a common European anti-aircraft shield » The two leaders request the issue be brought up for discussion at the next European Council meeting ...
  • Piraeus: The two shipments of 300 kilos of cocaine and the ‘rich’ past of the drug dealers

  • The Mondelez case and the €337.5 million fine – Greece and 7 countries call for a “brake” on Geographical Restrictions

  • Siljanovska’s latest provocation: Met with Pope Francis thanking him on behalf of all “Macedonians”

  • Bloomberg: Letter from Mitsotakis, Tusk to Von der Leyen to create a common European anti-aircraft shield

  • Fines of 305,000 euros on loans and credit management companies

  • Mayor of Warsaw bans Christian symbols

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Politics

Greek euro-blockade on Skopje as long as the “tricks” continue – Lies are finished until the NATO Summit

Posted by newsroom in PoliticsMay 23, 2024No Comments

As long as the leadership of Skopje insists on "chalimii" with the invocation of the term "Macedonia", the Greek government appears determined to draw a hard line, signalling to its neighbour that, on these terms,...

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Skopje: After the president, the prime minister also insists on the name “Macedonia”
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United Kingdom: Snap election on July 4 (video) (Update)
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European elections 2024: ND nearing its target – Fear of abstention, undecided at 10%, race for second place
May, 22 2024
Mitsotakis’ proposal that the Greek Cup final should always take place in OAKA and always with fans
May, 22 2024

Economy

EU: Mondelēz fined €337m for practices denounced by Mitsotakis

Posted by Christine Giannou in EconomyMay 23, 2024No Comments

The European Commission has fined Mondelēz International, Inc. €337.5 million for obstructing cross-border trade of chocolate, cookies, and coffee products between EU member states, violating EU competition rules. This fine aligns with Greek ... Read More...

Marinakis: Unemployment in Greece is at its lowest level following 15 years
May, 23 2024
Property market: Holiday home prices continue to rise – Which areas are most popular
May, 22 2024
Olympic Brewery: Steadily, aiming for ZERO and beyond
May, 22 2024
7% increase in visitors from the UK to Athens this year – 2nd market for UK international arrivals
May, 21 2024

Travel

Vanity Fair and Conde Nast Traveller recommend Ios island for the summer

Posted by newsroom in TravelMay 23, 2024No Comments

In the spotlight of international media is Ios, which is being promoted as one of the international destinations that will surprise this summer. "Greece, paradise at your fingertips," says Italy's Vanity Fair in a travel article...

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Acropolis: Famous disabled blogger is “super impressed” with accessibility (video)
May, 22 2024
Karpathos at the top of the preferences for the Dutch
May, 20 2024
The Festivals of Ikaria: A Ritual with natural light (video-photos)
May, 14 2024

Diaspora

  • Participation of GCM students in the 4th Olympic Week
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  • Greek History & Culture Seminars: Tasos Leivaditis – Poet of Revolutions & Sunsets
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  • Statue of Philhellene Lord Byron in Geneva to commemorate the 200th anniversary of his death

Destinations / Top 10 Greek places you will want to go back to

January 3, 2023

Top 10 Greek castles to visit – Chlemoutsi

One of the best-preserved castles in Greece

Top 10 Greek castles to visit – Bourtzi

Best known as the "executioner's place"

Top 10 Greek castles to visit – Mystras

Α UNESCO World Heritage Site

Top 10 Greek castles to visit – Platamonas

A castle on a strategic position in Macedonia

Top 10 Greek castles to visit – Lindos Castle

The Guns of the Navarone, should ring some bells

Top 10 Greek castles to visit – Nafpaktos Castle

The castle under which the famous battle of Lepanto took place

Top 10 Greek castles to visit – Monemvasia

A castle that has never stopped being inhabited since the day it was founded

Top 10 Greek castles to visit – Palamidi

Well preserved and full of history

Top 10 Greek castles to visit – Medieval Town of Rhodes

Yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site

Top 10 Greek castles to visit – Mytilene Castle

A mighty fortress in use continuously from antiquity until very recently

Culture

LAPD, DEA launch Criminal Investigation into Matthew Perry’s death

Posted by Newsroom in CultureMay 22, 2024No Comments

It’s been six months since “Friends” actor Matthew Perry was discovered dead from a ketamine overdose. Now, the Los Angeles Police Department is launching a joint criminal investigation with the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) to...

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Oldest known Civilizations in History (video)
May, 22 2024
Delos: A journey to the sacred island of the ancient Greeks
May, 22 2024
Cannibalism in Scotland: The dark legend of Sawney Bean (video)
May, 21 2024

Lifestyle

Giorgos Mazonakis goes against his sister, Vaso – The restraining order for his assets

Posted by newsroom in LifestyleMay 23, 2024No Comments

The sister of Giorgos Mazonakis, Vaso, is reportedly the close relative with whom the famous singer has a legal dispute. Vasso Mazonaki has been the singer's manager for years and a person of his absolute trust. According...

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UK: Uproar over Kate Middleton sketch on Tatler cover – It’s awful, they say
May, 22 2024
Cate Blanchett wore at the Cannes Film Festival a dress with the colours of the Palestinian flag
May, 21 2024
Paul McCartney became the first billionaire musician in the UK
May, 17 2024

World

Which animals will be the first to live on the moon and Mars?

Posted by Newsroom in WorldMay 23, 2024No Comments

NASA aims to establish a permanent lunar outpost by the decade's end, with subsequent plans for human exploration of Mars. Creating sustainable base camps beyond Earth will necessitate incorporating ecosystems that include animals. These animals...

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Woman convicted of killing man during marijuana-induced psychosis serves zero days in jail
May, 23 2024
Only 30-35% of Hamas terrorists have been eliminated since October 7
May, 23 2024
Yemen: Missile hit reported by merchant ship – No reports of injuries
May, 23 2024

Greece

Piraeus: The two shipments of 300 kilos of cocaine and the ‘rich’ past of the drug dealers

Mitsotakis: Anastopoulos is goalkeeper, Saravakos star player, Antetokounmpo Greek player, Olympiacos in the Conference brings back memories of 2004

Hersonissos: Woman forgot handbrake and her car knocked a stroller with children

Heraklion: A woman and her friends stopped at a bridge to take photos and fell into the void

Who is the 20-year-old who made the ND shoe – Mitsotakis presented them on TikTok

Ring of tax collectors of Chalkida: The white envelope that ‘betrayed’ the supervisor and the names next to the amounts received

Patras: 33-year-old kindergarten teacher and mother of an 18-month-old child died of a rare disease

Greek marines fought with a 3,500-year-old replica of armor – See what scientists discovered

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Lesvos: The Cultural Centre of Kalloni was destroyed by fire – 6.5 thousand volumes of rare books destroyed by fire

Posted by newsroom in CultureMay 16, 2024No Comments

Completely destroyed by a fire that broke out at midnight yesterday, a building of the early 20th century in the location "Chania" of Kalloni Lesvos, which primarily housed the activities of the Kalloni Cultural Centre...

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Kyriakos Mitsotakis – Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: What they talked about in private at the White Palace – Their next meetings after Ankara

Posted by Christine Giannou in PoliticsMay 14, 2024No Comments

Yesterday in Ankara smiles were exchanged between Greek and Turkish officials. It's not that the difficulties and obstacles of the intricate bilateral relations between the two countries weren't present however, both have consciously chosen to...

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Top 15 European beach destinations, Andros and Alonissos shine in tourism rankings

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"The vastness of the sky, the blue of the sea, the midday ochre of the sand and the vegetation offering generous shade are a series of images that have become identified with the ideal beach...

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Mytilene: Commemorative event for the 106th anniversary of the Battle of Skra and the hundreds of soldiers who died

Posted by Christine Giannou in GreeceMay 17, 2024No Comments

Friday, May 17, at 7 PM, the North Aegean Region and the Residents Association of the Koulbara and Kioski districts of Mytilene "To Kirkineitsi" are organizing a commemorative event for the 106th anniversary of the...

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