Tag: Greece
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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…
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Greek olive oil goes for gold
Praised for its exceptional quality, Greek olive oil is one of the few products keeping the country’s economy afloat. A series of producers are trying hard to update a centuries-old tradition, and their efforts are not being unnoticed. Last month, quite a few olive oil producers managed to collect awards in the 2016 New York…
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation: 20 years of grantmaking activity
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary, fulfilling the original purpose of its establishment: to contribute, with all the means at its disposal, to the improvement of the lives of those less privileged and to support organizations and projects that are expected to achieve a broad, lasting and positive impact for society at large. …
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Alexandria Chamber of Shipping discusses twinning agreement with Greece, Cyprus
The Alexandria Chamber of Shipping discussed a twinning agreement with the Greek and Cypriot chambers of shipping during the Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents (FONASBA) annual meeting in London. Chairperson of Alexandria Chamber of Shipping Mohamed Meselhy met with FONASBA president Glen Gordon Findaly on the sidelines of the annual meeting…