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German Fund Snaps Up Greece’s Thessaloniki Port

2017-12-30 by Phil Butler

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News of the privatization of the Thessaloniki Port arrived late last week via Greece’s liquidation fund. According to the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund the sale of its 67% stake in Thessaloniki Port to Deutche Invest Equity Partners, Belterra Investments and CMA CGM’s ports division, Terminal Link has now taken place.

Tags: German banks, Greece economy, Greece government, Greek privatization, Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund, Ivan Savvidis, privatization, Pyatt, Thessaloniki Port, Tsipras, US interests

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2026-04-23 By Phil Butler

Last month, on March 21st and 22nd, the Panhellenic Youth Karate Championship (Πανελλήνιο Πρωτάθλημα Παιδων – Κορασίδων) took place in Lavrio, Greece. This prestigious event, organized by the Hellenic Karate Federation (Ελληνική Ομοσπονδία Karate) and hosted by the Municipality of Lavreotiki (ΔΗΜΟΣ ΛΑΥΡΕΩΤΙΚΗΣ), saw over 1200 young athletes from across Greece compete for honors. Representing […]

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2026-04-23 By Iorgos Pappas

Tension erupts on the island of Gavdos as police and demolition crews move into Lavrakas to tear down coastal huts, citing fire safety concerns.

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Free Yoga Returns to Rethymno Garden This Sunday

2026-04-22 By Manuel Santos

Rethymno Municipality resumes its free outdoor yoga sessions at the Municipal Garden starting Sunday, April 26, 2026.

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KTEL Summer Bus Schedules for Crete’s Northern Coast Announced

2026-04-22 By Argophilia Travel News

Starting May 4, 2026, KTEL Crete resumes its non-stop Express bus service between Chania and Heraklion. See the full summer schedule here.

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2026-04-22 By Argophilia Travel News

Greek ferries will remain docked on May 1, due to a 24-hour nationwide strike by the PNO seafarers’ union. Plan your travel accordingly.

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