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Pompeo pledges US support to ease Greece-Turkey dispute2020-09-28
Bowling Green Daily News: THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — U.S.Secretary of StateMike Pompeo said Monday the United States will use its diplomatic and military influence in the region to try to ease a volatile dispute between NATO allies Greece and Turkey over energy rights in the eastern...
Mike Pompeo visits Greece amid tensions between Athens and Turkey2020-09-28
The National: US Secretary of StateMike Pompeo has met Greek foreign ministerNikos Dendias amid increasing tensions between Athens and Ankara. Arriving in the early hours of Monday morning, Mr Pompeo emphasised the importance of US relations with Greece and touted the two...
Greece: 44 Foreigners Arrested for Presented Forged Travel Documents2020-09-28
The National Herald: ATHENS -- Forty-four foreigners were arrested between September 21, 2020 and September...
A Dozen COVID-19 Cases on Cruise Ship in Greece Raises Red Flags2020-09-28
The National Herald: A disappointing summer season for Greece during the COVID-19 pandemic got worse when 12 cases were discovered on a Malta-flagged cruise ship that had to return to Crete while heading to the island of Milos when the virus was detected in the crew. The Mein...
Unnamed Greek Heart Surgeon Charged With Bribe Taking2020-09-28
The National Herald: ATHENS – A Greek heart surgeon whom authorities would not identify, also the head of a clinic at the Ippokrateio Hospital was arrested on charges of bribe-taking and breach of duty but not asking for the money. Under Greek privacy laws, suspects are not...
Karamanlis: A Total of 200 Buses to Be Added to the Athens Fleet2020-09-28
The National Herald: ATHENS -- Starting on Thursday, the first KTEL inter-city buses will begin operating bus routes around the...
Papageorgiou, Tsiodras to Visit Lakonia after Workers Test Positive for COVID-192020-09-28
The National Herald: ATHENS -- The SecretaryGeneral of Civil Protection, Vassilis Papageorgiou, is visiting Laκonia on Monday, accompanied by...
Pompeo begins Greece talks to calm eastern Mediterranean tensions2020-09-28
The Times of India: ATHENS: US Secretary of began talks on Monday in Greece to de-escalate tension in the eastern Mediterranean and boost tentative steps at dialogue between Athens and Ankara. Pompeo began his two-day visit by meeting Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias in...
U.S., Greece call for peaceful resolution of maritime disputes in east Mediterranean2020-09-28
Metro USA: Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City ATHENS (Reuters) – The United States and Greece called on Monday for a peaceful resolution of maritime disputes in the east Mediterranean as...
Aegean Airlines Says H1 Results Hit by the Coronavirus Pandemic2020-09-28
The National Herald: ATHENS -- The outbreak of Covid-19 has brought unprecedented challenges for the airline sector, especially in the second quarter for all Europe. Travel restrictions and local lockdowns imposed by governments during the period caused the cessation of...
Tremor Measuring 4.7 Richter Shakes Mt.Athos2020-09-28
The National Herald: MT. ATHOS -- An earthquake measuring 4.7 on...
Pyatt: The U.S. Supports Greece's Efforts to Build Peace, Stability and Prosperity in East Med2020-09-28
The National Herald: ATHENS -- The United States supports Greece's efforts to build peace, stability and prosperity in the...
Champions League: When is the group-stage draw and which teams are in it?2020-09-28
Yahoo Daily News: The draws for the group stages of the Champions League and Europa League take place this week as teams prepare to learn their opponents for the new season, just one month after last term’s final. Uefa announced this month that the draws that were due to...
Pompeo meets with Greek foreign minister2020-09-28
Provo Daily Herald: THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — U.S.Secretary of StateMike Pompeo met with GreekForeign MinisterNikos Dendias in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki Monday, the first leg of a five-day regional tour that will include Italy, the Vatican and Croatia. Tension...