Greece have withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics artistic swimming competitions after four of their athletes tested positive for COVID-19, the Greek Olympic Committee (HOC) said on Tuesday. One athlete tested positive on Monday while another three returned positive tests on Tuesday, ruling the team out and forcing the athletes into …
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“War” between Trainose and Goldair over Greece’s privatized rail market
The first “clash” between rival rail transport providers in Greece’s post-privatization era has erupted between Trainose, owned by Italy’s Ferrovie dello Stato, and a consortium comprised of Goldair and Austrian Federal Railways. In a lengthy letter of protest, Rail Cargo Logistics Goldair charges that Trainose’s actions aims to choke off competition in Greece’s …
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Hellinikon project Casino competition marred by conflict
A repeatedly delayed tender for the 30-year license to operate an integrated resort and casino on the yet-to-group Hellinikon mega complex on the Athenian Riviera appears to have run into yet another glitch with one of the two bidders – Hard Rock International – claiming it has been excluded from the …
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London meets the Table Olives: Competition, Awards for Quality and Packaging
The London meets the table Olive! The largest table olive competitions in the heart of Europe. London ITOC 2018-International Table Olive Competitions • Quality awards of Table Olive • Packaging awards of Table Olive PROMOTE PRODUCTS PARTICIPATING IN COMPETITIONS Table olive marketing strategists agree that brand awareness in any industry …
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“365-Day Destination” Video captures the magic moments of Greece
“Bustling cities, small traditional villages, breathtaking nature, rich culture, imposing archaeological sites, mesmerising islands, savoury culinary treats and recipes form a fascinating destination. Enjoy Greece all year round, as each season has something special to offer.” This is the message Greece sends to the world in an effort to extend …
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Finally good news! PPC to grant 15% discount on electricity bills
Competitiveness is good – if it is real. With seven private company active in the energy sector, Greece’s Public Power Company (DEH) sees itself obliged to adjust to the new market conditions. As of 1. July 2016, PPC will grant 15% reduction to those private and business customers who pay …
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Greece is shock! Permanent & stricter “Capital controls” for public servants and pensioners
A shock-measure: civil servants and pensioners will be subject to stricter capital controls than the rest of the Greeks. They will be able to withdraw only €150 per week – with the cash withdrawal cap being €420 per week – that is a total of €600 per month. The rest …
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Elementary school pupil wins “Doogle 4 Google” competition “My Greece”
A simple drawing capturing the whole of Greece: sun, sea, seagulls, a fishing boat and the Greek flag. This powerful image was submitted by Asterios Reynik, 10, an elementary school pupil from Litochoro in Pieria. decided that Reynik’s picture was the best among those participating in “Doodle 4 Google” logo …
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Feel Like Voting for the New Euro-Coin Design?
In April 2011 the European Commission launched an open web-based competition among euro-area citizens to design the new 2-euro coin commemorating ten years of euro cash to be issued by all 17 euro-area countries. Among the designs submitted, a professional jury has selected 5 designs for public web-voting. All citizens …
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