Australia Beat Italy to Make Basketball World Cup Quarter-Final

Australia Beat Italy to Make Basketball World Cup Quarter-Final

Australia survived one of the most dramatic finishes in women’s basketball history, beating Italy 82-80 at Berlin Arena to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The Opals appeared to have the game under control when they led 66-40 in the 28th minute. But Italy produced an extraordinary comeback that left almost 14,000 fans in …

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Eldorado: First copper-gold concentrate produced at northern Greece project

Eldorado Gold Corporation has announced that first copper-gold concentrate has been produced at the Skouries Project in northern Greece, marking a significant milestone in the transition of the project from construction to operations and a major step toward commercial production which is expected to be achieved in the fourth quarter. Source link

Greece Pledges to Increase in Protected Origin Products

Greece Pledges to Increase in Protected Origin Products

Greece has 283 products registered as Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), and the government wants to significantly increase that number, Minister of Rural Development and Food Margaritis Schoinas said in Thessaloniki. Speaking at a ministry event dedicated to Greek PDO and PGI products, Schoinas highlighted the need for greater standardisation, …

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Gov’t distances itself from postelection governance vacuum warnings

The government sought on Wednesday to distance itself from warnings by senior ministers linking a possible postelection governance vacuum to tensions with Turkey, as it sharpened its broader argument in favor of political stability ahead of the next national vote. Source link

Greek Collector Donates Contemporary Works to Major Museums

Greek Collector Donates Contemporary Works to Major Museums

Greek collector Dimitris Daskalopoulos will donate 51 works from his contemporary art collection to four museums in Greece and Scotland, according to Gareth Harris of The Art Newspaper. The donation forms part of Daskalopoulos’ ongoing philanthropic campaign and includes works mostly by Greek artists. The National Gallery of Greece in Athens will receive the largest …

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Cyprus will see further price hikes

Cypriot consumers are facing steep fuel increases and the prospect of another chain reaction of higher prices for goods and services. Source link

Greek Artists Mourn the Death of Singer Giorgos Mazonakis

Greek Artists Mourn the Death of Singer Giorgos Mazonakis

The death of beloved Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis has sent shockwaves through Greece’s entertainment industry, with fellow artists, friends and former collaborators sharing emotional tributes online. Mazonakis, who dominated the Greek music scene for more than three decades, forged a distinctive career and left his own mark on Greek music. His recognisable voice, unique stage …

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MyDATA upgrade set for launch

The new myDATA 2.0.2 version will launch September 10, following the scheduled upgrade of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue’s (AADE) applications. Source link