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Hungary and Serbia’s autocratic leaders to roll out red carpet for China’s Xi during Europe tour
Chinese and Serbian flags fly on lampposts, days before the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Xi will visit France, Serbia and Hungary this week as Beijing appears to seek a larger role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine that has upended global political and economic security. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
AP / Darko Vojinovic
2024-05-06, Wtop
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping will spend the bulk of his five-day tour in Europe this week in two small countries at the continent’s eastern half, a...
How far will Europe’s leaders back Israel on its Gaza war?
Palestinians try to pull out a body of a dead person from under the rubble of a destroyed building following Israeli airstrikes on town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023
AP / Mohammed Dahman
2023-10-26, Al Jazeera
Since the October 7 Hamas attacks on southern Israel that killed more than 1,400 people, European leaders have paraded through Tel Aviv in what appears to be a turning...
Profile: With popular mandate, Xi Jinping spearheads new drive to modernize China
Traffic police stands, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai Shi, China
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2023-03-14, Xinhua
BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- About five months after his election as general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Xi Jinping won his third...
Avax to receive 300 million-euro loan2024-07-27
Ekathimerini: Construction group Avax is expected to secure multiple benefits from the liquidity of 300 million...
Solomun | Athens | September 272024-07-26
Ekathimerini: Techniques Festival presents deep house superstar...
Piraeus Bank’s Remarkable Transformation Earns ‘World’s Best Bank Transformation’ Award by Euromoney2024-07-26
The National Herald: Piraeus Bank, under CEO Christos Megalou, has...
10 Authentic Souvlaki Shops in Piraeus2024-07-26
Ekathimerini: Souvlaki’s glorious history began in 1924, when Isaak Meraklidis established the first souvlaki shop, Aigyptiakon, in Nikaia. Uncle Isaak, an Armenian from Adana (known for its kebabs), came to Piraeus as a refugee. He changed his name from Misak Anispikian to...
Olympics opening ceremony latest: Paris Games off to rough start with rail attack, gray skies2024-07-26
The Danville News: PARIS (AP) — The 2024 Olympics are getting off to a rough start in Paris, with suspected acts of sabotage targeting France’s flagship high-speed rail network and cloudy skies and forecast rains ahead of its sprawling, ambitious opening ceremony.Camping out for...
Thomas Bach carries the Olympic torch through the athletes' village2024-07-26
Inside The Games: The excitement is building as the Olympic torch makes its way through Paris. Just hours before the opening of the Games, the flame is being passed hand to hand through Saint-Denis. Around midday, the IOC President, Thomas Bach, extended the relay through the...
Metro services to Athens airport restored2024-07-26
Ekathimerini: Metro rail services to and from Athens International Airport have been restored, according to...
Greece Olympics basketball schedule 2024: How to watch every Giannis Antetokounmpo game live in USA2024-07-26
Sportingnews: Giannis Antetokounmpo's first mission of the summer was to help get Greece's men's basketball team back to the Olympics. His next mission: lead his country to a gold medal in Paris. Antetokounmpo and his fellow...
ΑΤΗΕΧ: Third day of index drop on bourse2024-07-25
Ekathimerini: The benchmark at Athinon Avenue declined on Thursday for a third session in a row, although it actually managed to contain its losses upon closing largely thanks to the robust showing...
Issue of 300 million euro bond loan by Avax Concessions (J&P - Avax SA)2024-07-25
Public Technologies: ) PRESS RELEASE AVAX Concessions Sole Proprietorship SA Successful issue of €300 million Common Bond Loan AVAX Concessions Sole Proprietorship SA, a 100% subsidiary of AVAX SA, is pleased to announce the successful issue of a syndicated common bond loan...
Issue of €300 million bond loan by Avax Concessions (J&P - Avax SA)2024-07-25
Public Technologies: ) 25 July 2024 Issue of €300 million bond loan by Avax Concessions AVAX Concessions Sole Proprietorship SA, a 100% subsidiary of AVAX SA, is pleased to announce the successful issue of a syndicated common bond loan amounting to €300 million, with a duration of...
Quarterly Non-Financial Accounts of Institutional Sectors (ELSTAT - Hellenic Statistical Authority)2024-07-25
Public Technologies: ) HELLENIC REPUBLIC HELLENIC STATISTICAL AUTHORITY Piraeus, 25 July 2024 QUARTERLY NON-FINANCIAL SECTOR ACCOUNTS: 1st Quarter 2024 (Provisional data) The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) announces the provisional data for the quarterly non- financial...
Material Costs Index in the Construction of New Residential Buildings (ELSTAT - Hellenic Statistical Authority)2024-07-25
Public Technologies: ) HELLENIC REPUBLIC HELLENIC STATISTICAL AUTHORITY Piraeus, 25 July 2024 MATERIAL COSTS INDEX IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS: June 2024, y-o-y increase 5.4% The Overall Material Costs Index in the Construction (CSTM) of New Residential...
Price Indices of Work Categories and Construction Cost of New Residential Buildings (ELSTAT - Hellenic Statistical Authority)2024-07-25
Public Technologies: ) HELLENIC REPUBLIC HELLENIC STATISTICAL AUTHORITY Piraeus, 25 July 2024 PRICE INDICES OF WORK CATEGORIES AND CONSTRUCTION COST OF NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS 2nd quarter 2024 The PriceIndex of WorkCategories in Construction of New Residential Buildingsin the...