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The inauguration of the restored palace of Macedonian King Philip II in Aigai, nicknamed the “Parthenon of Macedonia”, is an event of global significance, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said at the inauguration ceremony on Friday, reports the ANA.“It is no coincidence that I chose to be here again, in the first visit, essentially, of the new year, to honor a monument of the Kingdom of Macedonians,” the Prime Minister said, emphasizing : “Our bet is to be able to make Aigai a point of reference, a monument to the greatness of our ancestors, but also a part of our modern…
Greek notaries ended their abstention and returned to it on Monday, following a decision by their extraordinary general assembly approving the use of a digital property transfer system set up by the government on January 1, reports the ANA. Digital registration of property transfers via the platform https://akinita.gov.gr will enable a same-day response (acceptance or rejection), instead of months-long delays in bureaucratic processing. The platform can be used by both citizens and notaries. It reduces administrative formalities by removing four documents, including proof of payment of property tax (TAP) and the summary of a real estate contract. This also eliminates…
The winners with program organizers and prominent leaders. International Greek Language Day was established on February 9, 2017 to coincide with the birthday of national ethnic poet Dionysios Solomos, author of the Greek national anthem. President Ms. Stella Kokolis of the Federation of Greek American Teachers and Affiliated Organizations celebrated Greek Language Day, Saturday, February 10 afternoon, at Terrace on the Park, Flushing, New York. 100 people were present. A lunch followed after the event. Prominent members of the Greek news media, government and consulate, education leaders from the northeastern states, businesses, parochial schools and Greek-American organizations were in attendance.…
Another challenge raised by newsroom interviewees is the interplay between journalism and social media platforms that disseminate both reliable and false information. “In addition to our journalism, spreading our stories, primarily through social media or Google AMP, is always a priority,” one said. “Most of the systems we rely on for our clicks (and therefore our ad revenue) are the same ones that make widespread disinformation campaigns possible. It’s really depressing. There is a fine line between clickbait and misinformation. . . I’m trying to do my part, but I feel like King Cnut trying to stop the crashing waves.…
Relations between Greece and India, through the agri-food sector, have been improved thanks to the cooperation memorandum submitted to Parliament for ratification, Minister of Rural Development and Food Lefteris Avgenakis said in his speech to Parliament on Tuesday, upon ratification of the memorandum: ANA reports. According to Avgenakis, this cooperation memorandum allows the development of relations in the agricultural field and the strengthening of bilateral relations between Greece and India. It also paves the way for the establishment of a safety and origin center for Indian products at a Greek port, where their safety and hygiene will be certified. “Greece…
A protest by taxi drivers began shortly after 11 a.m. on Tuesday in central Athens, with a convoy of 200 taxis leaving from Athinon Avenue towards the Ministry of Transport on Messoghion Avenue, ANA reports.The police have imposed special measures along the route that the anti-taxi demonstration will follow, in order to facilitate traffic management. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, The Greek Islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations, Greek travel market, Greek tourism statistics, Greek Tourism Report Photo source: Wikimedia Commons License: CC-BY-SA Copyright: Salonique84
The Greek state budget recorded a primary surplus of 5.826 billion euros in the January-November period this year, compared to a budget target of a surplus of 3.771 billion and a primary deficit of 1.091 billion euros recorded during the same period last year, reports ANA. . Net revenues amounted to 59.162 billion euros over 11 months, up 195 million from targets, while regular budget revenues amounted to 65.430 billion euros, up 328 million or 0 .5% compared to objectives. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, The Greek Islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations,…
Homecoming week is filled with traditions and activities. Students are encouraged to participate in events throughout Homecoming Week, and the sorority and fraternity community is no exception with its members. Chapter members participate in various events throughout the week, making this one of the first big events that most new members attend. Yell Like Hell and ExCYtement in the Streets are two of the many traditions that members of the Greek community participate in. Yell Like Hell is an event where members of sororities and fraternities cover themselves in body paint and perform a song or skit relating to the…
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