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Greek minister says 2 major new marine parks will be created by the end of this year
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece will be able to create the two new major marine parks it has announced for the Ionian Sea and the Aegean Sea by the end of this year, the country’s environment and energy minister said Wednesday. Speaking during an international ocean conference in...
At birthplace of Olympics, performers at flame-lighting ceremony feel a pull of the ancient past
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — No one knows what music in ancient Greece sounded like or how dancers once moved. Every two years, a new interpretation of the ancient performance gets a global audience. It takes place in southern Greece at a site many still consider sacred: the...
After police officer's death, Greek soccer fans will need a state-issued QR code to attend games
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities launched a ban on paper tickets for all league soccer matches on Tuesday as part of an effort to crack down on the violence that has plagued the sport for decades. Under new rules, fans will only be allowed into stadiums using their...
A woman was killed just after asking police for protection from an ex-partner. Greece is asking why
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities on Tuesday ordered an urgent investigation into a woman's fatal stabbing outside an Athens police precinct where she had just requested protection from an ex-boyfriend. The 28-year-old's death triggered new calls by left-wing opposition...
Greek islands launch special visa program for Turkish visitors in diplomatic effort to calm region
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries. The limited-access visa will allow Turks to visit 10 Greek islands...
Dynagas: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) on Thursday reported earnings of $10.5 million in its fourth quarter. The Athens, Greece-based company said it had profit of 21 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 20 cents...
Tsakos: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. (TNP) on Wednesday reported net income of $31.8 million in its fourth quarter. The Athens, Greece-based company said it had net income of 85 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for asset impairment costs,...
Greek authorities seize 3.75 million capsules of contraband nerve pain drug pregabalin
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities said Saturday they seized more than three tons of the prescription nerve pain drug pregabalin and impounded a yacht registered in the United Kingdom. The operation took place Thursday night at the port of Lavrio, 70 kilometers (43 miles)...
Worried about threats to global democracy? Elect more women in 2024, a senior UN official says
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Voters around the world who worry about growing threats to democratic freedoms should consider electing more women in countries' national elections this year, the United Nations deputy secretary-general said Wednesday. Amina Mohammed also said the increasing...
A Greek F-16 crashes during a training mission, but the pilot is rescued
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities said an F-16 fighter jet crashed in the Aegean Sea during a training flight Wednesday. The pilot ejected from the aircraft and was later rescued. The incident occurred near the small island of Psathoura, 175 kilometers (110 miles) northeast...
