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28.02 / 16:46

UPS students Universities country reports gatherings Traffic Strikes halt trains and ferries in Greece a year after country's worst rail disaster that killed 57

Widespread strikes in Greece halted trains, ferries and much of the capital’s public transport in protests timed to coincide with the first anniversary of the country’s deadliest rail crash, which killed 57 people

27.02 / 23:13

COST UPS Action track Traffic Athens taxis on a 48-hour strike that will coincide with a nationwide public sector stoppage

Taxi drivers in the Greek capital have begun a 48-hour strike, with the second day timed to coincide with a nationwide strike by public and some private sector workers that is expected to disrupt public transport, flights and ferries

26.02 / 17:11

Target security Trade reports rights Greece takes the helm in an EU naval mission in the Red Sea

Greece has formally agreed to participate in and lead a European Union maritime security operation in the Red Sea, to protect commercial shipping from attacks by Houthi militants in Yemen

20.02 / 16:29

COST Parke Highways Banner Fastenal country Financial 'Without us, you don’t eat': Greek farmers ride some 200 tractors to Athens to demand financial help

Greek farmers have ridden some 200 tractors to the capital, Athens, demanding financial help from the government as cost of living spiked in the Mediterranean country

16.02 / 14:31

COST UPS MET BLOCK Highways Greek farmers decide to take their protests to Athens and expand roadblock campaign

Greek farmers angry at high production costs say they will step up a roadblock campaign and take their protests to Athens, after rejecting government-proposed concessions

13.02 / 07:09

Target Corning Trade stars reports travelers Yemen's Houthi rebels fire missiles at ship bound for Iran, their main supporter

Authorities say Yemen’s Houthi rebels have fired missiles at a ship bound for a port in Iran, causing minor damage but no injuries to its crew

01.01 / 03:04

Landmark President Celebrity country gatherings 2024 Happy New Year 2024 Photos: From Athens to London, stunning glimpses of new year celebrations around the world

Happy New Year 2024 LIVE: A very Happy New Year to you all New Zealand, following closely as the second country to enter the new year, illuminated the night sky with dazzling fireworks displays, while people gathered in various iconic locations to usher in the fresh beginning. Pictures captured the vibrant festivities, showcasing the diverse ways in which different nations embraced the joyous occasion.

28.11 / 08:19

reports EU border agency helping search for missing crew after cargo ship sinks off Greece

The European Union’s border protection agency Frontex has joined the search for 12 crew members missing after a cargo ship sank in rough weather near the Greek island of Lesbos

28.11 / 08:19

Waters reports 13 crew members missing after a cargo ship sinks off a Greek island in stormy seas

The ship was on its way to Istanbul from Egypt, carrying 6,000 tons of salt.

11.10 / 18:01

UPS Aware Action Remark country Department evacuation week end Canadian evacuation flights will be arriving in Tel Aviv by end of week: Joly

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says flights will begin to help Canadians depart Tel Aviv, Israel, by the end of the week with the help of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

09.10 / 21:35

UPS Digital Waters Pool show travelers An app shows how ancient Greek sites looked thousands of years ago. It's a glimpse of future tech

Greece has become a late but enthusiastic convert to new technology as a way of displaying its famous archaeological monuments and deepening visitors' knowledge of ancient history

17.09 / 09:25

FIVE Fitch Moodys Morningstar country social Greece wins new credit rating boost that stops short of restoring Greek bonds to investment grade

Greece’s economy has received a substantial vote of confidence from Moody’s ratings agency, which has upgraded the Greek credit rating by two notches

08.09 / 23:43

COST Fitch Moodys Morningstar country boost Greece hopes for investment boost after key credit rating upgrade

DBRS Morningstar ratings agency has upgraded Greece’s credit rating to investment grade

08.09 / 16:27

Man Waters show blues Greek ferry crews call a strike over work conditions after the death of a passenger pushed overboard

Travelers to Greece’s popular island destinations will face disruptions next week because of a 24-hour strike by ferry crews on Sept. 13

08.09 / 16:27

Citi Citizens Waters BURST show stage country The death toll from flooding in central Greece has increased to 10, while 4 others are missing

The death toll from severe flooding in central Greece has increased to 10 people, while another four remain missing, Greece’s climate crisis and civil protection minister says, as rescue crews in helicopters and boats are ferrying hundreds of people fr...

26.08 / 02:01

Digital Cooper Platform Mobile Remark country cover India, Greece agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership

India and Greece on Friday agreed to elevate their relationship to a ‘Strategic Partnership’ as PM Narendra Modi held wide ranging dialogue with Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece in Athens. The two leaders called for respect of international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity in the backdrop of India’s consistent support on Cyprus issue and Greece’s constant support on the Kashmir issue. The PM level discussions covered various dimensions of the bilateral partnership, including trade and investment, defense and security, technology, infrastructure, digital payments, shipping, pharma, agriculture, migration and mobility, tourism, skill development, culture, education and people to people ties, an official informed. They also discussed regional and multilateral issues, including the EU, Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean. “Greece expressed its support for the India-EU Trade and Investment Agreement. Over the Ukraine issue, both countries support diplomacy and dialogue.

22.08 / 02:57

Provident track country events PM Modi's South Africa visit to attend BRICS Summit: Dates, itinerary, scheduled events, and more

BRICS Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for South Africa on Tuesday to participate in the 15th BRICS summit, a grouping of the world economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The summit will take place from August 22 to August 24.

22.08 / 01:27

Provident Remark Continental track country PM Modi to attend 15th BRICS Summit in South Africa today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for South Africa on Tuesday to participate in the 15th BRICS summit. It is a grouping of the world economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The BRICS summit will be held from August 22-24.

03.08 / 17:21

UPS SUN country The spread of rented lounge chairs on Greece's beaches brings a pledge to increase inspections

Greece’s finance minister has promised to step up inspections of beach bars and other businesses renting out seaside sunbeds and umbrellas

02.08 / 19:35

UPS Waves SUN country Greece plans hourly caps on visitors to ancient Acropolis and will let in up to 20,000 daily

Greece's government says visitors to the Acropolis of Athens will be capped starting next month at a maximum 20,000 daily and subject to varying hourly entry limits

01.08 / 23:03

UPS Waves Aware track Greece's government is planning tougher penalties for arson following a spate of wildfires

Greek authorities are planning tougher penalties for arson with fines to be increased to 10 times the current level

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