Greece News 2024

NEWS ARCHIVE - July 2024

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July 17, 2024 Wednesday

Fire risk on Thursday is elevated

Story at Imerisia [Greek]

The Elliniko project is impacting the costs in the surrounding suburbs

Story at Powergame [Greek]

Major fire in Corinthia

Story at Parapolitika [Greek] [Map of Corinthia area]

Sunbeds and euros: the cost for a beachside position can be as much as €220

The reservations and prices of nightlife restaurants and bars has now moved to the valuable beachside spots where people pay to have a good view and close-in walking to the water. "Minimum consumption" fees are also required in reserved areas.

Story at Protothema [English] – More about Beaches in Greece

Why do covid cases increase in summer?

Story at Protothema [Greek]

Minister of Development Theodorikakos talks about increasing the level of foreign investment in Greece

Story at Real [Greek]

Is Greece's natural gas supply hub plan for southeastern Europe going to happen?

Story at Skai [Greek]

The new European Parliament

Story at Parapolitika [Greek]

Restrictions put upon outdoor labor

Story at Reuters MSN [English]

Huge wave of digital foreclosures coming

Story at WSWS [English]

Extortion gang linked to sport violence

Story at Associated Press MSN [English]

Yogurt of Greece and "Greek Yogurt"

Story at Tasting Table [English]

Need a place to park your superyacht? Consider Crete

Story at Yahoo News [English]

The dusk colors of Athens, Greece – see photo larger

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