Greece News 2024

NEWS ARCHIVE - August 2024

Timeless Villages, Scenic Hikes, Local Flavors - Moon's Greek Islands & Athens Travel Guide – Amazon 560 Pages

August 5, 2024 Monday

Emmanuel Karalis wins for Greece a sixth medal in Paris

Story at Iefimerida [Greek]

New tax evasion scheme on Mykonos exposed

Story at Naftemporiki [Greek]

PASOK turmoil continues with "harsh letter" from Anna Diamantopoulou

Story at Parapolitika [Greek]

US Navy expanding its Middle East presence

Story at Skai [Greek]

Blooming Hydrangeas plant in a street view on Sifnos Island with traditonal homes

Katerina Stefanidi and Ariadne Adamopoulou qualify for pole vault final

Story at Protothema [English]

Market sell-off hits Athens

Story at Iefimerida [Greek]

Recession fears in USA strike the markets

Story at Kathimerini [Greek]

Water polo team over Italy, moving on to next match

Story at Parapolitika [Greek]

Started in August, Greece now has visa-free entry for an additional 188 countries

Story at IOL Independent MSN [English]

What does Greece's six-day work week mean for everyone else?

Story at UK Globe and Mail [English]

"Black Monday" on the stock market

Story at Naftemporiki [Greek]

What's wrong with the "war on tourism" in Europe

Story at Powergame [Greek]

Meteora's Alekos Beach at 1,000 meters elevation (3200 feet)

Story at Iefimerida [Greek]

Expecting an assault on Israel in hours or days

Story at Iefimerida [Greek]

The new tax advantages for long term rentals vs AirBnB

Story at Protothema [Greek]

The winner of the mayoral elections in Heimarra

Story at Eleftherostypos [Greek]

NEWS ARCHIVE - August 2024

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