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Greece bakery owner faces charges for stolen car, weeks after drug and stolen property arrest
GREECE, N.Y. – The owner of a popular bakery in Greece was arrested in connection with a stolen car, according to police. Greece police arrested Matthew Belk, the owner of Jackson’s Bakery, after he allegedly stole a car from Stone Road near his...

77-year-old man charged with DWI after vehicle crashes into Greece pizza shop
Greece, N.Y. — A man faces charges after police said he drove drunk and crashed into a pizza shop Friday, seriously injuring another man. Officers responded to Carbone's Pizzeria on North Greece Road shortly before 5:40 p.m. for a report that a...

Jackson's Bakery owner arrested in Greece stolen vehicle investigation
Greece, N.Y. — The owner of a popular bakery that was recently shuttered by the Monroe County Department of Public Health has been arrested again. Matthew Belk, 35, was arrested Monday in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation that began...

3 dead in highway crash in Greece
Three people were killed and several others injured Monday in a traffic accident on the Egnatia Highway near Komotini, northeastern Greece, authorities said, reported Xinhua. The crash occurred near the Iasmos toll station when a truck collided...

Dangers of Economic Data Manipulation: Lessons from Greece and Argentina
The Perils of Economic Deception In an era where data drives decisions from boardrooms to central banks, the integrity of national economic statistics stands as a cornerstone of global finance. Recent events in the U.S. have sparked intense debate...

A Taste of Greece Festival

Alison Victoria Packs on the PDA with Boyfriend Brandt Andersen in Greece Following HGTV Show Cancellation By Natalia Senanayake
NEED TO KNOW Alison Victoria posted a series of photos from her romantic Greece getaway with boyfriend Brandt Andersen The pair have been in a relationship for over a year and first went Instagram official in June 2024 Their relaxing vacation...

Over 5,000 lightning strikes recorded across Greece
NEWS [File photo] More than 5,000 lightning strikes were recorded across Greece by Monday evening, according to the Meteo weather service. Data from the Meteosat-12 satellite showed 5,208 strikes over land and 96 at sea. Storms brought heavy...

Homosexuality in Ancient Greece: Honor, Disgrace, and Social Boundaries
Homosexuality in ancient Greece blended deep emotional bonds with social roles, reflecting complex cultural attitudes. Credit: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Ancient Greece is often romanticized for its open...

Risks of US Economic Data Manipulation: Lessons from Greece and Argentina
Imagine that America starts falsifying its economic data. This threatens not only financial markets but also people’s trust in the institutions that shape economic policy and set the rules of the global economy. After President Donald Trump fired...

UK tourists in Spain, Italy and Greece told they 'must' carry €115 in cash on them
UK tourists travelling to Europe have been advised to carry only small amounts of cash. British holidaymakers venturing to the European Union have been cautioned about the risks associated with carrying large sums of money during their summer...

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger celebrate son’s birthday Amid Greece team dispute
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mariah Riddlesprigger celebrate son’s birthday Amid Greece team dispute (Image Source: Getty Images) In Athens, Greece, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s family had a quiet little celebration. His wife, Mariah Riddlesprigger,...

Greece’s Crete sees surge in boat arrivals despite harsher detention policy
Greece has suspended processing of asylum applications from people arriving by sea from North Africa since July. More than 120 refugees and migrants have been intercepted off the island of Crete, according to Greek authorities, the latest in a...

As Boats Sail from Libya, Greece Swings Right on Migration
After Ahmed left Egypt, he made the journey through Libya and across the Mediterranean Sea to the Greek island of Crete. He carried with him not just the dream of a better future but the hope to survive. “Our trip was difficult,” he said. “We were...

Wildfire breaks out in Thesprotia, northwestern Greece
NEWS [InTime News] A fire broke out in a forested area in the Thesprotia region of northwestern Greece on Monday afternoon, prompting a response from firefighters and backup units. According to the Fire Service, the blaze is near Kerasochori, with...

Greece Gambling Casino Growth Winning Bet for Big Revenues
ATHENS – One of the key businesses at the ongoing 8-billion euro ($9.34 billion) development of the abandoned Hellenikon International Airport on the so-called Athens Riviera will be a Hard Rock Casino, and Greece is counting on gambling growth to...
3 dead in highway crash in NE Greece
ATHENS, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Three people were killed and several others injured Monday in a traffic accident on the Egnatia Highway near Komotini, northeastern Greece, authorities said. The crash occurred near the Iasmos toll station when a truck...

Chevron and HELLENiQ weigh bids in Greece’s energy tender
Greece is counting down to the September 10 deadline for binding offers in its international tender for hydrocarbon exploration and production rights, a contest that could reshape the country’s role in the eastern Mediterranean energy map. The...

Mitsotakis: Greece’s public health system is improving step by step
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed optimism about the ongoing transformation of Greece’s public health system (ESY), highlighting improvements in hospital facilities, staffing, and patient care. In a public statement, Mitsotakis...

Domes Noruz Kassandra, Halkidiki, Greece, review
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