Giannis Antetokounmpo Expands Into Greek Real Estate With New Investment
John Koutroumpis on 07/17/2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo Expands Into Greek Real Estate With New Investment

Giannis Antetokounmpo. Credit: Erik Drost / CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia CommonsNBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expanding his presence in the Greek real estate market with an investment in Premia Properties, made through his company, Greek Freak Investments. Premia, a rapidly growing Greek real estate in

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Euronext Bids for Athens Stock Exchange, Signaling Confidence in Greek Economy
Tasos Kokkinidis on 07/02/2025

Euronext Bids for Athens Stock Exchange, Signaling Confidence in Greek Economy

The proposed acquisition is seen as a strategic move to integrating the Greek capital market into a pan-European ecosystem. Credit: ATHEXEuronext, Europe’s largest stock exchange group, has submitted a takeover offer to the Athex Group for the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX), confirming ongoing discus

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Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce Announces New Executive Board
Tasos Kokkinidis on 07/01/2025

Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce Announces New Executive Board

Members of the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce join the Greek Independence Parade in NYC. Credit: Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce/InstagramThe Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce (HACC) announced the election and re-election of its Executive Board Members following its annual meeting h

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Goldman Sachs’ Hotel Venture in Greece Scrapped
Tasos Kokkinidis on 06/30/2025

Goldman Sachs’ Hotel Venture in Greece Scrapped

Goldman Sachs sold the three hotels to Sani/Ikos Group. Credit: Sani/Ikos GroupGoldman Sachs sold the three hotels in Halkidiki that it had bought in 2022, when it planned to create a seaside resort brand in Greece and around the Mediterranean.As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports, Goldman Sachs

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Molon Lave: The Ancient Greek Phrase of Defiance Turned Global Marketing Tool
Filio Kontrafouri on 06/23/2025

Molon Lave: The Ancient Greek Phrase of Defiance Turned Global Marketing Tool

King Leonidas I reigned the ancient city-state of Sparta, a warrior society, from 489 to 480 BC and said the epic phrase “Molon Lave” to Persian King Xerxes.Credit: Konstantinos Tamateas CC BY-SA-4.0It was in 480 BC during the second Persian invasion of Greece, when King Leonidas of Sparta ahead of

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How Greece Lost Its Industry and Became a Nation of Services
Philip Chrysopoulos on 06/17/2025

How Greece Lost Its Industry and Became a Nation of Services

The Greek industry was replaced by the service sector. Credit: Flickr Thanasis Papathanasiou CC BY-ND 2.0The continuous decline of Greek industry since the country entered the European Union is a sad occurrence that has resulted in a downward spiral in the Greek economy.As decades-long standing fac

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Brazil Is Building the Tallest Residential Skyscraper in the Americas
Abdul Moeed on 06/14/2025

Brazil Is Building the Tallest Residential Skyscraper in the Americas

Central Park Tower, currently the tallest skyscraper in the Americas. Credit: Itrytohelp32 / CC BY-SA 4.0A small coastal city in southern Brazil is making global headlines with plans to construct the tallest residential skyscraper in the Americas—a 550-meter (1,804.46-foot) tower that will soon surp

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Greek Car Industry: A History of Success, Failure, and Abandonment
Philip Chrysopoulos on 06/05/2025

Greek Car Industry: A History of Success, Failure, and Abandonment

The ELVO Aletis was a 100 percent Greek car but never made it to the production line. Credit: Buch-t/Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0In the post-war years, there was most certainly a Greek car industry. It was small, enjoying minor successes, but it was also marred by regulations, lack of infrastructure, and

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German Brand Unveils Clothing Made From ‘Gay’ Sheep Wool
Luis Mendoza on 06/03/2025

German Brand Unveils Clothing Made From ‘Gay’ Sheep Wool

German brand Rainbow Wool has unveiled the first clothes made from gay sheep wool, which were saved from the slaughterhouse. Credit: Ambersky235 / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 via FlickrA German brand has unveiled what it claims is the first clothing collection made from gay sheep wool. According to the company’

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Top Greek Private Islands For Sale: Your Piece of Mediterranean Paradise
Tasos Kokkinidis on 05/25/2025

Top Greek Private Islands For Sale: Your Piece of Mediterranean Paradise

Islands and islets for those who dream of owning a piece of Greece’s legendary “floating land.” Credit: Island SeekerWith approximately 6,000 islands and islets scattered across the Greek seas, there are dozens of uninhabited private islands for sale.Greece stands as the ultimate paradise for sea lo

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