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Economy
Turkish Stream Gas Pipeline Does not Become 'Victim' of Russia-Turkey Tension
Russia currently has no plan to freeze the overall construction of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline as tension between Russia and Turkey continues over the shooting of a Russian jet fighter by the Turkish Air Force.
Although, according to Newsweek, the...
Business
Greek-Russian Initiative for Summer Cruises in Greece
A Greek-Russian initiative concerning the tourism sector and cruises for Russian tourists from the port of Sochi to Thessaloniki, with a stop in Istanbul, is currently in the works. The development of the bilateral economic Greek-Russia venture is a...
Greece
320 of the Most Prominent Russian Tourist Agents Were Invited to Crete
TEZ TOURS HELLAS in Heraklion-Crete has invited 320 of the most prominent Russian tourist agents.
The Philharmonic of the Municipality of Heraklion and a local Cretan band followed by Cretan traditional treats and wine (rakomelo) welcomed the Russian agents during...
Greece
G20 and Double Standards
Out of the G20 Summit came a most profound statement; one that exposed how insincere world powers have become! If the Summit had been the gathering of great minds dedicated to resolving great social issues the world would have...
Greece
Russian MP: Turkey to Return Hagia Sophia to Greece as Friendly Gesture
Russian MP Sergei Gavrilov suggested that Turkey should return Hagia Sophia to the Greek Orthodox Church as a gesture of good will, in light of the refugee issue and the Turkey-Russia diplomatic episode.
“The Russian side considers it possible to...
Greece
Turkish Violations of Greek Airspace Reportedly Continue
Violations of Greece's airspace continue just a few days following the take down of a Russian air force plane by Turkish authorities.
The Turkish air force shot down the Russian air force's Sukhoi SU-24 aircraft, November 24, citing violation of Turkish airspace...
Economy
Greece and Russia Deliberating Over Tourism Partnership According to Deputy Foreign Minister
A Greek-Russian cooperation on tourism is under discussion, Deputy Foreign Minister responsible for International Economic Relations Dimitris Mardas said on Friday to Praktorio 104.9 FM.
It refers to cruise ships that will carry Russian tourists from the port of Sochi...
Greece
WikiLeaks Alleges That Turkish Aircrafts Violated Greek Airspace Over 2,000 Times in 2014
Following the controversial takedown of a Russian Air Force aircraft by Turkish F-16 authorities, Wikileaks has released figures on Turkish violations of Greek airspace.
A Wikileaks tweet, citing data compiled by the University of Thessaly, based on Greek military records, alleges that Turkey violated...
Greece
ISIS Threatens 60 Countries Including Greece
The Islamic State has released a new video threatening the 60 countries that have allied against them. This is the first time Greece is a recipient of a threat by the jihadists.
There is a picture of 60 national flags,...
Greece
Some Greeks Turn to Elder Paisios' Prophecies on Russia-Turkey Conflict
The tension that was created after the shooting down of a Russian jet fighter by Turkish warplanes has led several Greeks to refer to Elder Paisios' prophecies about war between Russia and Turkey.
The ascetic monk Paisios, who became Saint...