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Writer and diplomat Vassilis Vassilikos dies, aged 89
01
12
2023
Writer and diplomat Vassilis Vassilikos dies, aged 89

One of Greece's most prolific writers, who published more than 100 works of literature, including novels, plays and poetry, the award-winning Vassilikos was best known for the political novel 'Z', which was translated into 32 languages and later adapted as the award-winning film 'Z' directed by Costas-Gavras, as well as inspiring the well-received Indian film "Shanghai". After his ex...

Exclusive: Greece to repay more Eurozone bailout loans ahead of schedule
Athens
01
12
2023
Exclusive: Greece to repay more Eurozone bailout loans ahead of schedule

The EU and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) together lent Greece more than 260 billion euros during its decad...

The SNFCC Christmas World comes alive on December 1st
Athens
01
12
2023
The SNFCC Christmas World comes alive on December 1st

A special festive event with free entry for the public and hosted by Nadia Kontogeorgis, marks the start of the SNFCC C...

Greece is a rising energy provider in SE Europe, says US envoy
Athens
30
11
2023
Greece is a rising energy provider in SE Europe, says US envoy

Addressing the thematic forum “The New Europe – Facing the Challenges of Multiple Crises,” the Americ...

Politics

Mexico City
01
12
2023
Sakkari closes year with a victory

Sakkari's match with Wozniacki was held as part of the "2023 TennisFest GNP" exhibition tournament, hosted in Mexico and specifically at the "Plaza de Toros&quo...

Sakkari closes year with a victory
London
30
11
2023
UK’s Sunak ramps up criticism of Greek leader in Parthenon Marbles spat

Mitsotakis, meanwhile, said the dispute had helped draw international attention to Greece’s longstanding claim to the artifacts, part of a 2,500-year-old frieze that was tak...

UK’s Sunak ramps up criticism of Greek leader in Parthenon Marbles spat
Mexico City
29
11
2023
Sakkari and Alcarath in an exhibition match in Mexico

The match will take place as part of the "2023 TennisFest GNP", which will be hosted in Mexico and in a stadium with a capacity of 42,000 spectators, while after the Sak...

Sakkari and Alcarath in an exhibition match in Mexico

Economy

29
11
2023
European Commission approves Greek aid request worth 3.64 bln euros

Positive preliminary assessment of Greece's 3rd payment request of 3.64 bln The European Commission endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of Greece's third p...

European Commission approves Greek aid request worth 3.64 bln euros
Milwaukee
30
11
2023
Bucks and Kings advanced to quarterfinals of In-Season Tournament

The "deers" finished their matches for the B group of the tournament 4-0 and will face the Knicks with home advantage in the quarterfinals of the tournament. In the othe...

Bucks and Kings advanced to quarterfinals of In-Season Tournament
London
29
11
2023
Diplomatic spat over the Parthenon Marbles scuttles meeting of British and Greek leaders

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is visiting London and had been expected to meet British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing St. on Tuesday. He was due to raise Gree...

Diplomatic spat over the Parthenon Marbles scuttles meeting of British and Greek leaders
Athens
28
11
2023
EU border agency helping search for missing crew after cargo ship sinks off Greece

A 40-year-old Egyptian crew member was rescued on Sunday while the body of another Egyptian member of the crew was recovered by a commercial vessel that was assisting in the searc...

EU border agency helping search for missing crew after cargo ship sinks off Greece
London
28
11
2023
Britain's Sunak cancels meeting with Greek PM in row over Parthenon sculptures

Greece has repeatedly asked the British Museum to permanently return the 2,500-year-old sculptures that British diplomat Lord Elgin removed from the Parthenon temple in the early ...

Britain's Sunak cancels meeting with Greek PM in row over Parthenon sculptures
Athens
28
11
2023
Sakkari is ranked No. 9 in the world

The Greek champion remained in 9th place in the world and will remain until the end of 2023, while Iga Sviatek will remain at the top, leaving behind Arina Sambalenka. The top ten...

Sakkari is ranked No. 9 in the world

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