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Greece Sends Folli Follie Scandal Masterminds to Trial
A judicial panel in Greece has decided to send 13 defendants in the Folli Follie case to trial before a three-member Athens criminal appeals court.
The accused include Dimitris Koutsolioutsos, the founder of the jewelry-making company, his wife Katerina, and...
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Piraeus Bank Launches Initiative for Restoration of Fire-Hit Areas
Piraeus Bank announced on Tuesday the donation of €1.5 million ($1.8) to support actions for the sustainable restoration of the damages incurred by the recent fires in Greece.
In an announcement, Piraeus Bank says it stands by all the households and...
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Dutch Family Makes Fortune in Bitcoin After Investing Everything
Didi Haitutu, the head of a Dutch family that sold every single cent it had and bought into Bitcoin in 2017, is now living the high life, having taken advantage of a very risky investment and winning big.
Now a...
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Apple To Begin Scanning iPhones for Child Sexual Abuse Images
The Apple corporation announced on Thursday that it will begin scanning iPhones in the United States for images of child sexual abuse.
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United Airlines Calls for Mandatory Vaccine for all Employees
United Airlines will require mandatory vaccine for its employees based in the US, stipulating that they get the shot at least by late October
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Two Killed in Brazen Attack on Ship Mercer Street off Coast of Oman
A ship called Mercer Street, with ties to Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer’s Zodiac Group, was attacked off Oman, and two were killed.
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UK Abolishes Quarantine for EU, US Travelers as of August 2
Fully-vaccinated travelers from the EU and US may soon enter the UK without having to isolate as the UK abolished quarantine restrictions.
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Greece Climbs Ranks as Digital Nomad Destination
Greece is presented with a top-class opportunity to become established as an international remote working paradise for digital nomads.
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Amazon Rules Out Possibility of Accepting Bitcoin Payments
Amazon, the American multinational technology company, ruled out recently the possibility of accepting payments with Bitcoin.
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Moderna to Use mRNA Technology Against Flu, HIV, and Cancer
Moderna will weaponize the same mRNA technology it used in its coronavirus vaccine against HIV, the flu and even cancer.
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Hellinikon Project: Presentation Shows Upscale Amenities, Restored Waterfront
A presentation by Lamda Development on Tuesday revealed entertainment facilities at Hellinikon, the new development on the Athens Riviera.
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Walmart Must Pay $125 Million After Firing Woman with Down Syndrome
Marlo Spaeth, a Wisconsin woman with Down Syndrome who worked at Walmart for sixteen years, won a lawsuit against the company after a court found that they fired her over her disability. The jury has decided that the mega...
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US Formally Accuses China of Hacking, Cyberattacks, Extortion
The Biden Administration is expected to formally accuse China of cyberattacks against the Microsoft corporation and others.
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EU Court’s Headscarf Ban Condemned by Turkey
Turkey on Sunday denounced a judgment by the Luxembourg-based European Court of Justice (ECJ) to allow companies to ban the wearing of headscarves under "certain conditions."
The ruling was made on Thursday after cases were brought by two Muslim women...
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Tax Havens: Why the G-7 Effort to End Them is Unlikely to Succeed
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Tax havens are characterized by applying a tax regime that is especially favorable to non-resident citizens and companies.