Tag: Greece
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Egypt, Greece sign MoU on tourism coop
Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazou and his Greek counterpart Elena Kountoura signed on Monday 22/2/2016 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on tourism cooperation between the two countries. At a joint press conference following the signing ceremony, the minister asserted that the agreement is an important step and a cornerstone for tourism relations between the two…
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Greece at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Greece is scheduled to compete at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. As the progenitor nation of the Olympic Games and in keeping with tradition, Greece will enter first, leading the Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony at the Maracana Stadium. Read more here.
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GNA Feature on Herbs and Spices: Greece’s Comparative Advantage
In the crisis-stricken Greek capital where austerity has led to the closure of shops and the slack activity of those open, there is a road that still booms with activity. Stretching from Aeolou to Menandrou streets, Evripidou Street hosts an array of spice stores and charcuteries that carry us back to the time of Ottoman-era bazaars. Every…
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Alternate FM Xydakis meets with representatives of the Greek community of Hungary
On the third day of his tour of Central European countries, the Alternate Foreign Minister for European Affairs, Nikos Xydakis, met in Budapest with representatives of the Greek community of Hungary. Members of the delegation he met with included the president of the Minority Self-Government of Greek Hungarians, Mr. Koukoumtzis, and the MP representing the…