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''Smart'' Radar To Protect Thessaloniki's Sheikh Sou Forest from Wildfire

Local officials from Thessaloniki announced on Wednesday that they have selected two new methods to fight wildfires in the city's peri-urban forest of Sheikh Sou, or Cedar Hill, as it is officially known. The two methods include three radar dishes, which...

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Visit Greece on Wednesday

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister of the UAE, will pay an official visit to Greece on Wednesday, heading the UAE’ s trade and economic delegation. The delegation will discuss bolstering the bilateral cooperation ties between the UAE...

Sheikh of Qatar Returns to Corfu; Interested in Buying Greek Islands

 After severely interfering with the recession-hit economy of Greece, the bold and  almighty leader of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, along with his PM and  Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, are...

Greece, UAE Forge Strategic Relationship; Condemn Turkish Provocations

Greece and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to forge a strategic alliance that includes not only economic cooperation, but also extends to the areas of cooperation in defense and foreign policy, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday during...

Greek PM Tours Saudi Arabia, UAE Seeking Investments and Allies

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Monday with a view to attract investments and build alliances to counter Turkey's expansionist policies in the eastern Mediterranean. Greek government sources say that during his...

Athens Intensifies Diplomatic Moves Ahead of Crucial Berlin Conference on Libya

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke on Saturday on the phone with the President of the European Council Charles Michel at the latter's initiative and with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the issue of Libya. According to...

Conference on Religious Pluralism in the Middle East, Held in Athens

The International Conference on "Religious and Cultural Pluralism and Peaceful Coexistence in the Middle East" organized by the Foreign Affairs Ministry, opened its doors on Monday with the participation of high political and religious officials. The initiative gives the opportunity...

PM Tsipras and President Hollande: Technical-level Agreement Imperative Before Dec 5 Eurogroup Meeting

It is imperative to have a technical-level agreement before the Eurogroup meeting on December 5 and discuss measures for debt relief by the end of the year, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and French President Francois Hollande both stated in agreement...

Greek PM Meets With his Chinese Counterpart in Milan

The good level of communication and the strong economic ties between their countries were confirmed earlier today by Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang, who met on the sidelines of the European Union-Asia Summit Meeting....

Qatar Renews Hellenikon Development Bid

After dropping out of the running to develop the former Athens International airport site on the city’s south coast, a prime piece of land that was supposed to become the biggest green space park in Europe, Qatar is reportedly...

Samaras Seeks More Foreign Investments

In an attempt to change Greece’s business-unfriendly reputation and seek out foreign investments, Greece Prime Minister Antonis Samaras has planned several visits abroad, including to China, Russia, and the US. It won’t be easy to convince investors skeptical of Greece’s...

Qatar Plans 1 Bln Euros Greek Investments

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras’ trip to Qatar has won a pledge from government officials to put up 1 billion euros ($1.34 billion) in investments in Greek companies, a small amount compared to the country’s crushing debt of $430...

Samaras in Qatar Looking for Investments

Coming on the heels of Qatari development officials pulling out of a bid to develop Athens’ former international airport site that has lain dormant for more than decade, Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras begins a trip to Qatar on...

Samaras Sets Qatar Investment Trip

As Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras readies a rescheduled visit to Qatar to woo investment for his cash-strapped country, his hosts are already showing interest in acquiring troubled Greek defense companies as part of a long-delayed massive privatisation. Samaras was...

Greece Says Qatar Eyes Defense Bid

Desperate for cash, Greece is reportedly going to get an offer from Qatar to take over troubled Greek defense companies as part of a long-delayed massive privatization that could see the sell-off of major industries and assets. Qatar’s interest in...