Category: GREECE
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Getting ready for the biggest celebration of the Greek Shipping Sector
Posidonia is a firm fixture for the global shipping industry and one of the sector’s largest gathering every two years in Greece, providing direct access to Greek shipping and the Greek owned fleet, which continues to grow impressively, remaining at the top of global ranking. According to data from the previous Posidonia event (2014), of some…
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Greece earns third place worldwide in Blue Flag certification
Greece has earned fourth place in Europe with regard to the quality of its bathing waters for this year, according to data published by the European Environment Agency on Tuesday. The report noted that 97.2 percent of areas inspected were deemed to be outstanding. The organization also announced that the country was positioned third worldwide…
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Greek Day celebrates culture, cuisine of Egypt’s Mediterranean neighbour
Greek culture has had a presence in Egypt for centuries, for as long as Greeks have been living in Egypt, particularly in Alexandria. Geographically, Egypt is close to Greece, and both Mediterranean countries have a lot in common. To mark Greek National Day, the Community Services Association (CSA), in cooperation with the Greek Cultural Center…
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Abandoned life jackets in Lesbos giving new hope to refugees
Life jackets are a poignant symbol of the refugee crisis in Greece. Thousands of them which had been abandoned on the beaches of Lesbos are now giving life to a new project which will help the people who once wore the vests while also addressing a huge environmental problem. Jai Mexis and his partner Irene Psifidi…