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Rubik's Cube owner loses trademark battle with Greek rival
London South East
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BRUSSELS, July 9 (Reuters) - Rubik's Cube owner Spin Master Toys UK on Wednesday lost its battle against a Greek rival as Europe's second-highest court annulled trademarks related to the shape of the iconic puzzle. Invented by Hungarian professor...
Turkey warns Greece against moves in Aegean, East Med
Kathimerini
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS File photo. Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler said on Wednesday that Ankara would not tolerate any actions by Greece that infringe on Turkey’s claimed rights and interests in the Aegean Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean....
Fresh tensions over Greece-Cyprus power link
Kathimerini
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ENERGY ENERGY [InTime News] Tuesday’s teleconference on the Crete-Cyprus electricity interconnection project (GSI), held with the participation of representatives of the European Commission, was dominated by tension between Greece’s Independent...
Azerbaijan's gas exports to Greece increase in value despite drop in volume
AzerNews
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July 9, 2025
Azerbaijan's gas exports to Greece increase in value despite drop in volume 9 July 2025 15:06 (UTC+04:00) The State Statistics Committee discloses the volume of gas exports to Greece. Thus, according to the Committee's report, in the first four...
Greece’s Power Grid Under Strain Amid Heatwave
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
Greece’s electricity grid is facing a serious stress test due to the ongoing heatwave, with soaring temperatures pushing demand to peak levels. Despite the increased pressure, the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) has...
Greek Cypriot MEP Fidias Releases Controversial Interview With Turkish Cypriot Leader Tatar
Greek Reporter
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July 8, 2025
Credit: Left, European Union / Right, Presidency of Azerbaijan CC BY 4.0 A political firestorm erupted after independent Greek Cypriot Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Fidias Panayiotou conducted an interview with Turkish Cypriot leader...
Greek Gov. Considers Limits on Airbnb Permits in Athens
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
The Greek government is considering extending the duration of a regulation limiting the issuance of new permits for Airbnb-type short-term rentals in some areas in Athens to curb leasing costs and a shortage of housing in the capital. The...
Greek Hoteliers Show Strongest Optimism in Europe, Data Reveals
Greek Travel Pages
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July 8, 2025
Greek hoteliers are setting the pace for confidence across Europe’s hospitality sector, showing remarkable optimism about future growth despite ongoing global challenges. According to the latest European Accommodation Barometer by Booking.com,...
Tourist, 24, is left fighting for life in Greece after collapsing in a church when her boyfriend proposed to her.
Daily Mail
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July 9, 2025
By KEVIN ADJEI-DARKO Published: 05:27 EDT, 9 July 2025 | Updated: 05:34 EDT, 9 July 2025 A woman has been left fighting for her life after she collapsed while she was being proposed to in Greece. The unnamed 24-year-old from the Czech Republic is...
Greek Feast: Kouzina Offers Traditional Mediterranean Flavors in the Heart of Peabody
Northshore Magazine - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
You might not even know it’s there. To be fair, I didn’t. Kouzina, which opened in 2022 off of Route 1, in Peabody, is indistinct from the outside. Housed in a small strip plaza, the restaurant is deceiving. Open the door, and it’s a whole other...
Turkey fears India may offer LR-LACM missile to Greece, escalating strike threat amid Cyprus row & defence cooperation
Organiser Weekly
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Turkish media has expressed growing concern over reports that India may offer its indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) to Greece, a European country facing the threat of potential invasion by Turkey. Turkish media...
Greek and Roman nymphs weren’t just sexy nature spirits. They had other important jobs too
The Conversation
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July 8, 2025
Could you ever be truly alone in the woods of ancient Greece or Rome? According to myth, the ancient world was filled with wild animals, terrifying monsters, and mischievous deities. Among them were nymphs: semi-divine female figures that...
Aegean: Turkey Challenges Greek Research in Fresh NAVTEX Clash
To Vima
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July 9, 2025
Turkey appears to be escalating tensions with Greece once again, following a new episode in the ongoing NAVTEX (Navigational Telex) exchange between the two countries. The latest dispute centers around the northern Aegean, triggered by scientific...
Video of Houthi Strike on Greek-Owned Vessel in Red Sea
To Vima
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July 9, 2025
A dramatic video released by Yemen’s Houthi-controlled armed forces shows the moment a Greek-managed cargo ship, Magic Seas, was struck and ultimately sunk in the Red Sea, marking a significant escalation in maritime tensions in the region. 🔴...
Heatwave Forces Work Suspension in Parts of Greece for July 9
To Vima
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July 9, 2025
The ongoing heatwave gripping Greece has prompted a new temporary suspension of outdoor work in the private sector from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 9, according to a directive issued by the Ministry of Labour. The measure...
Greece's DEPA signs out-of-court agreement with Gazprom on gas prices
World Energy News - Connecticut
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DEPA Commercial, the Greek gas supplier, announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement outside of court in its dispute with Gazprom regarding gas prices. DEPA signed with Gazprom a contract in January 2022 for 2 billion cubic meters of gas...
Greece shuts Acropolis, halts outdoor work as fires and storms strike region
The Arabian Stories
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July 8, 2025
ATHENS: As a punishing heatwave grips Greece for the second time since late June, authorities have ordered a midday work stoppage for all outdoor workers from noon to 5 p.m. to prevent heat-related health risks. In Athens, the iconic Acropolis...
Maritime security firms said on mission to save crew of Greek vessel hit by Houthis
The Times of Israel
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July 9, 2025
Maritime security firms launched a mission on Wednesday to evacuate the crew of the Greek-operated Eternity C vessel hit by Houthi rebels off Yemen two days ago, sources close to the mission told Reuters. Eternity C, with 22 crew members — 21...
Loki's Greek mythology connections reveal his true purpose in One Piece
Sportskeeda
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July 9, 2025
The Elbaph arc of One Piece presents Loki as a mythological hybrid, combining the Greek forge master Hephaestus with the Norse trickster god Loki. As a giant in chains who is destined to "destroy the world," Loki's persona embodies both chaos and...
Video shows armed Houthis storming, then sinking Greek bulker
Tradewinds
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July 8, 2025
Propaganda video shows simultaneous explosions and then sinking of ship The 63,300-dwt ultramax Magic Seas (built 2016) is featured in a sub-five-minute video that leaves little doubt it is Houthi propaganda. The footage’s authenticity could not...