US has its eye on Greek ports
When then-President-elect Donald Trump nominated Kimberly Guilfoyle as the new US ambassador to Greece in December 2024, his action was described, rather flippantly, as a sop for her recent breakup with Donald Trump Jr.
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ECONOMY
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HISTORY 
May 19, 2025 19 May 2025: This day in history
1536: Anne Boleyn, second wife of English King Henry VIII, is beheaded at the Tower of London on charges of adultery, incest and treason 1643: Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, Connecticut, and New Haven form the United Colonies of New England 1649: England is declared a Commonwealth by an act of the Rump Parliament, making England a […]
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GREEKS ABROAD
May 18, 2025 Panathinaikos and Partizan honoured at Melbourne event ahead of historic NBL tournament
The National Basketball League (NBL) hosted a special gathering at Fable Melbourne on Thursday, May 15 to celebrate the upcoming Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament, set to take place in Australia this September.
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SPORTS
May 18, 2025 Olympiakos completes its 19th double, beating OFI in the Cup final
Olympiakos has added the Greek Cup to the Super League title to complete the 19th double in its history after its 2-0 win over OFI Crete in Saturday’s final at the Olympic Stadium of Athens.
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EUROPE
May 18, 2025 TikTok’s ad database breaches EU platform rules, says Commission
If the Commission’s preliminary views are confirmed, the company could be fined up to 6% of the total worldwide annual turnover.
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HISTORY
May 18, 2025 18 May 2025: This day in history
1291: After 100 years of Crusader control, the last Crusader stronghold of Acre is reconquered and destroyed by the Mamluks under Sultan al-Ashraf Khalil 1804: Napoléon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of France by the French Senate 1896: Khodynka Tragedy: A stampeding crowd on Khodynka Field, Moscow, during the coronation festivities for Russian Tsar Nicholas II, […]
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CULTURE
May 17, 2025 The Adults Paintings Exhibition At ARTEMIS Cultural Center
A vibrant celebration of creativity unfolded at the ARTEMIS Cultural Center with the opening of The Adults Paintings Exhibition, curated by art teacher Betty Karoussi. The exhibition showcased the talent and artistic growth of adult students under her guidance, drawing an enthusiastic crowd. The Mayor of Amaroussion, Theodoros Abatzoglou, sent a heartfelt speech message praising […]
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GREEKS ABROAD
May 17, 2025 Debate disrupted due to “cowardly attack”
By Martin Banks A debate at a leading Brussels hotel had to be rearranged after what the organisers called a “cowardly” attack.
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EUROPE
May 17, 2025 EU announces new aid for South America
By Martin Banks The European Commission says it will provide €120 million in new humanitarian aid to several Latin American and Caribbean countries this year.
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CULTURE
May 17, 2025 Herod Atticus Theater to close for 3 years for restoration
The Herod Atticus Theater in Athens will close for at least three years for essential maintenance and restoration work, Greece’s Culture Minister Lina Mendoni has said.
