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Trump upped US support for Greece, Israel
Victor Davis Hanson’s views place him among the “contrarians” in the US academic establishment.
Staikouras: ‘Greece has turned a page’
“Greece has made it. Greece has turned a page,” Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said on Friday at an Economist event in Athens.
Hidden magma chamber discovered in Kolumbo
A new magma chamber in the submarine volcano Kolumbo, which is even thought to be capable of erupting in the future, although not immediately, has been discovered by scientists.
Four out of 10 Greek kids have a weight problem
Poor diet, lack of sleep and exercise, and very low rates of breastfeeding are seen as the main causes of children being overweight in Greece.
No pensioner will be left without raise
Labor and Social Security Minister Kostis Hatzidakis announced on Friday a possible new intervention next month for pensioners who, due to the so-called “personal difference,” did not see an increase in the final amount they receive.
Top US Treasury official to warn UAE, Turkey over sanctions evasion
The US Treasury Department’s top sanctions official on a trip to Turkey and the Middle East next week will warn countries and businesses that they could lose US market access if they do business with entities subject to US curbs as Washington cracks down on Russian attempts to evade sanctions imposed over its war in…
‘Major prospect’ off Crete boosts expectations
With US-based ExxonMobil entering the final stage of exploration in Crete, Athens’ expectations have been boosted by the statement by Environment and Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas that there are indications of a significant deposit that could fill the Russian gas gap in Europe for 10 years.
Fitch ups Greece’s rating to a notch below investment grade
Credit ratings company Fitch has raised Greece’s credit rating to one notch below investment grade.
Disproportionate rise in Greek food prices
Eurostat figures show lower food inflation in Greece than the European average, but higher price increases in food that this country is self-sufficient in.