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Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:51:00 GMT

Delek bids for Shell stations in Greece: The bid is believed to be ?350-400 million.

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Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:51:00 GMT

Athens News Agency: News in English, 09-07-02

[02] Athens Newspaper Headlines [01] PM: Boosting employment a top priority Prime minister Costas Karamanlis on Thursday announced separation of the health branch and the insurance branch in the Social Security Foundation (IKA), as part of efforts to
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:35:00 GMT

Athens News Agency: News in English, 09-07-01

[02] Athens Newspaper Headlines [01] Smoking ban enters into effect in Greece A smoking ban went into effect throughout Greece on Wednesday, prohibiting smoking in all enclosed spaces and public services. The ban is in enactment of a relevant law by the
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:35:00 GMT

Athens News Agency: News in English, 09-06-30

[01] Athens Newspaper Headlines [01] Athens Newspaper Headlines The Tuesday edition of Athens' dailies at a glance The Public Administration General Inspector's annual report, the Siemens bribery scandal and the recent arrest of fugitive Siemens Hellas
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:35:00 GMT

Immigration Is A Threat To Greek Democracy - EU Commissioner

A huge flow of migrants through Turkey could threaten social unrest in Greece, European Union Justice Commissioner Jacques Barrot said Thursday. 'There is a major threat to the equilibrium of the Greek democracy because of the uncontrollable flow of
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:27:00 GMT

Foreign Office advises against dressing up and mooning in Greece

The Foreign Office (FCO) has updated its travel following the arrest of . In its local laws and customs section, the FCO warns travellers that certain types of fancy dress might offend the Greek authorities, and be considered a breach of decency laws.
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:54:00 GMT

Delek bids for Shell stations in Greece

Sources inform ?Globes? that (TASE:DLEKG) has bid for Royal Dutch Shell plc (NYSE: RDS; LSE: RDSA) gas stations in Greece. Delek Group made the bid through subsidiary Delek Europe BV. The bid, and the two competing bids, are reportedly in the region
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:55:00 GMT

Greece fires up anti-smoking ban amid confusion

Wielding high fines, Greece's health ministry yesterday launched a nationwide smoking ban - the third this decade - in a bid to eliminate the habit in Europe's most nicotine-addicted nation. As a 2008 law banning smoking in public places officially came
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:02:00 GMT

Romania: Greek banks are the number one investors in local market-CB

Greek financial institutions that control Romanian banks have climbed to first place in terms of capital invested on the local market, surpassing Austrian shareholders, according to the annual financial stability report compiled by the National Bank of
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:20:00 GMT

Greece: NBG 2007-2009 business plan targets invalid on crisis

Greece's National Bank of Greece (NBG) has announced that its 2007-2009 business plan targets were invalid, given the adverse global financial conditions. The announcement, apparently forced by regulators ahead of the rights issue, is no news to the
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:17:00 GMT

Recession ''will lead to reduction of Greek fleet''

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Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:55:00 GMT

Canyon Again Seeks Sale of Greek Isles Casino

LAS VEGAS-The main lender on the off-Strip Greek Isles hotel and casino here is seeking bankruptcy court approval to sell the property at auction--exactly what was set to occur when other creditors jumped in and forced the business into Ch. 11
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:29:00 GMT

Greece: Intralot signs contract in Latin America

INTRALOT's subsidiary INTRALOT St. Lucia, signed a facilities management contract with Suriname Holdings Limited, a St. Lucia registered company which was assigned a 15-year license from the National Lottery of Suriname (NLS) to offer online lottery
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:51:00 GMT

Immigration threat to Greek democracy: EU official

(BRUSSELS) - A huge flow of migrants through Turkey could threaten social unrest in Greece, EU Justice Commissioner Jacques Barrot warned Thursday.'There is a major threat to the equilibrium of the Greek democracy because of the uncontrollable flow of
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:35:00 GMT

Greece donates $650,000 food aid to Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe VP hails Zim-China ties China confirms loan talks with Zimbabwe Senior Chinese official vows to advance relations with Zimbabwe UN: Zimbabwe's maize output doubles Zimbabwe exports 22 million kg Virginia tobacco Greece has donated 650,000 U.S.
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:12:00 GMT

Greece donates $650,000 food aid to Zimbabwe

HARARE, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Greece has donated 650,000 U.S. dollars to Zimbabwe to help fight cholera and assist in food relief projects, The Herald said on Thursday. Speaking recently on the occasion of Greece's National Day, the Greek Ambassador to
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:05:00 GMT

Greek Coke bottler says creates COO post

ATHENS, July 2 (Reuters) - Greek Coke bottler Coca-Cola Hellenic (CCH) created a chief operating officer (COO) position and appointed its former region director to the post, the company said on Thursday. The world's second-largest bottler of Coca-Cola (
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:01:00 GMT

UPDATE 1-Greece agrees French helicopter deal-senior source

ATHENS, July 2 (Reuters) - Greece struck a 400 million euros ($564 million) deal with France to buy 15 Super Puma search-and-rescue helicopters, which are made by EADS, a senior Greek defence ministry official said on Thursday. 'The government has
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:19:00 GMT

Greece agrees 400 mln-euro French helicopter deal

ATHENS, July 2 (Reuters) - Greece struck a 400-million-euros ($564 million) deal with France to buy 15 Super Puma search-and-rescue helicopters, which are made by EADS, a senior Greek defence ministry official said on Thursday. 'The government has
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:45:00 GMT

Greek Coke bottler says creates COO post

ATHENS, July 2 (Reuters) - Greek Coke bottler Coca-Cola Hellenic (CCH) created a chief operating officer (COO) position and appointed its former region director to the post, the company said on Thursday. The world's second-largest bottler of Coca-Cola
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:42:00 GMT

Greece introduces new smoking ban

A new, stricter law on smoking is being introduced in Greece, Europe?s heaviest smoking nation. Lighting up in hospitals, schools, vehicles and all public places is now banned. Until now, legislation introduced in 2002 restricting smoking areas had
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:35:00 GMT

Earthquake rocks Greek Crete island

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale hit the southern Greek island of Crete Wednesday but police reported no damage nor injuries, Greek Radio said. The quake's epicenter was 19 miles deep under the sea floor and about 80 miles off the city of
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:26:00 GMT

TURKISH GENDARMERY ARREST 20 ILLEGAL MIGRANTS IN AEGEAN TOWN

DATCA (A.A) - Turkish gendarmery arrested 20 illegal migrants in an Aegean town on Tuesday. Acting on a tip-off, gendarmery forces staged an operation in Datca town of the Aegean province of Mugla and detained 20 illegal migrants. The illegal migrants
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:19:00 GMT

Moderate earthquake jolts Greek island

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale jolted the southern Greek island of Crete shortly after noon on Wednesday, but there were no immediate reports of damage. According to the Athens Geodynamic Institute, the earthquake was recorded
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:08:00 GMT

UPDATE 1-Greece agrees French helicopter deal-senior source

ATHENS, July 2 (Reuters) - Greece struck a 400 million euros ($564 million) deal with France to buy 15 Super Puma search-and-rescue helicopters, which are made by EADS, a senior Greek defence ministry official said on Thursday. 'The government has
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:05:00 GMT

Two freight ships collide in Aegean Sea

The statement by the Turkish Maritime Undersecretary said that the Malta-registered 'Marti Princess' and the German-flagged 'Renate Schulte' ships collided off Bozcaada island on Saturday night. A total of 35 seamen on board the two vessels were in good
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Greece agrees 400 mln-euro French helicopter deal

ATHENS, July 2 (Reuters) - Greece struck a 400-million-euros ($564 million) deal with France to buy 15 Super Puma search-and-rescue helicopters, which are made by EADS, a senior Greek defence ministry official said on Thursday. 'The government has
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:27:00 GMT

Greek, Spain bourses connect with Link Up Markets

ATHENS, July 2 (Reuters) - The Athens stock exchange said on Thursday its central securities depository and Spain's Iberclear connected successfully with Link Up Markets, the joint venture of eight European depositories set up to improve efficiency. Link
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:19:00 GMT

DIARY - Greece to July 30, 2009

marked '*'. All times are provisional and in GMT; +3 to get Greek time. _____________________________________________________________ DATE GMT/LOCAL INDICATOR PERIOD F/CAST PRIOR ----------------------------------------------------------- 07/07 0900/1200
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:43:00 GMT

Greek, Spain bourses connect with Link Up Markets

ATHENS, July 2 (Reuters) - The Athens stock exchange said on Thursday its central securities depository and Spain's Iberclear connected successfully with Link Up Markets, the joint venture of eight European depositories set up to improve efficiency. Link
Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:40:00 GMT