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Economy
John Calamos: Greece Could Become the Florida of Europe
John Calamos, the chairman and CEO of Calamos Investments, urged Greeks to make Greece the “Florida” of Europe. Calamos was one of the main speakers at a conference organized by The Economist magazine in Athens, Greece.
“Greece has substantial advantages in...
Greece
Mayor of Elliniko Prosecuted for Breach of Duty
Christos Kortzidis, the mayor of Elliniko, southeastern Athens, Greece has been prosecuted for breach of duty in the case of the fatal amusement park accident that cost the life of a 13-year-old boy.
The prosecution is based on a civil service inspectors' report, according...
Greece
Elliniko Municipality Accused of Boy's Death
The investigation conducted by public administration officials on the death of a 13-year-old at a fun fair in Elliniko, southern Athens, Greece has revealed serious shortfalls onthe local municipality's part, which was found to have rented out the site illegally.
On Monday,...
Greece
13 Year-Old Killed; Sister Critically Injured in Athens Water Park Accident
A 13-year-old boy was killed while his 9-year-old sister was seriously injured at a water park in Southern Athens on Sunday, April 27. In a first report Greek police attributed the accident partially to bad weather conditions and human error.
The two...
Economy
Greece to Sell Disused Olympic Facilities
The Greek privatization fund TAIPED (Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund) is to undertake the sale of the disused Olympic facilities in Athens, construction of which cost more than 577 million euros.
The total cost of the construction was based on data from Greece’s...
Greece
Uninsured Patient Dies after Being Refused Admission in Greek Hospital
The Metropolitan Social Clinic of Elliniko. Greece announced on Friday that a 66-year-old uninsured patient suffering from cancer, who was receiving care at the clinic after having been refused admission at public hospitals, has passed away.
On Thursday, January 2,...
Economy
Las Vegas Sands Considering Casino in Athens Greece
World's largest casino operator, Las Vegas Sands, is examining the option of operating a casino in Athens, Greece. The company is considering this option after rejecting plans for the creation of a 30-billion-euros mega-resort in Spain.
The head of the Las...
Greece
Athens: Four New Metro Stations Open to Public
Four new metro stations on Vouliagmenis Avenue (Ilioupoli, Alimos, Argyroupoli and Elliniko) will open on 26th of July.
It is estimated that more than 80,000 commuters will use the new stations daily.
Haidari station (line 3) is expected to open in...
Greece
Cup Final Halted Due to Crowd Violence (video)
The Cup final between arch rivals Olympiakos Piraeus and Panathinaikos was stopped on Sunday after a player was hit with a flare and fans invaded the court as the showpiece descended into farce.
Olympiakos' American centre Kyle Hines was struck...