Author: Athanasios Koutoupas
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Egypt 2-0 Ghana: Pharaohs maintain perfect start to World Cup qualifying
A first-half Mohamed Salah penalty and a late goal from Abdallah Saied guided Egypt to a 2-0 victory over Ghana in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Egypt, who won 2-1 in their opening match in Congo last month, sit firmly on top of Group E with six points while Ghana are now at serious…
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World Travel Market: Tourism in Egypt, Greece, Turkey ‘Getting Back on Track’
Tourism “could be getting back on track” in Egypt, Turkey and Greece, according to an industry report released by the World Travel Market on Monday. “After a difficult couple of years, the signs are that Egypt, Greece and Turkey are back on the agenda, while Tunisia is starting to turn the corner,” said Simon Press,…
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Elefsina Wins ‘European Capital of Culture 2021’
Elefsina, west of Athens, has won the title of “European Capital of Culture 2021”, the selection panel of independent experts responsible for assessing the Greek cities competing for the title announced on Friday. Three cities had been short-listed after the initial pre-selection round in February 2016: Elefsina, Kalamata and Rhodes. “In 2021, Greece will host its fourth European Capital…
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Bear cubs stray into town of Kastoria in northern Greece
Residents in the northern Greek town of Kastoria were roused from their slumbers on Monday night after two young bears strayed into the town center. According to a member of the Arcturos bear conservation society, the two cubs are around a year old and were initially spotted in a street beside Kastoria Lake shortly after…