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Greece's slowdown hits even scrap business

Greece's slowdown hits even scrap business

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at how bad the situation is in Greece by looking at a scrapyard that itself is about to become a scrapheap.

Greece licks wounds after bailout vote

Greece licks wounds after bailout vote

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Greece awoke with a political hangover on Thursday after parliament approved a stringent bailout programme, thanks to the votes of the pro-European opposition, amid the worst protest violence this year.

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

While Narendra Modi spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor -- 275 days versus Dr Singh's 306 - he has travelled more widely than any other Indian PM.

The Greece Crisis and its lessons for India

The Greece Crisis and its lessons for India

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

'India cannot expect to be insulated from the crisis. Europe is India's biggest trading partner with two-way trade of E72.5 billion or Rs 530,000 crore last year,' says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship, and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games.

PIX: Tsitsipas hopes to avoid 'fifth-set adventures'

PIX: Tsitsipas hopes to avoid 'fifth-set adventures'

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Twice finalist Ruud overcomes Davidovich Fokina test

Swiatek dismantles Kostyuk to reach Indian Wells final

Swiatek dismantles Kostyuk to reach Indian Wells final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Swiatek, the 2022 champion, made her intentions clear early on with an aggressive start to claim a break for a 2-1 lead. She pulled further away when Kostyuk hit a double fault two games later, wrapping up the opening set in 31 minutes.

Wimbledon PIX: Raducanu, Badosa score upset wins

Wimbledon PIX: Raducanu, Badosa score upset wins

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 5 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Friday.

Greece crisis to hit India: UBS

Greece crisis to hit India: UBS

Rediff.com6 May 2010

International uncertainties such as the debt crisis in Greece would have an impact on equity markets globally, including India, a top financial sector expert said.

Ref decision saves Greece

Ref decision saves Greece

Rediff.com12 Aug 2004

PHOTOS: How Greece is fighting the financial crisis

PHOTOS: How Greece is fighting the financial crisis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Euro zone leaders will hold an emergency summit on Monday.

Greece bounce off Czechs

Greece bounce off Czechs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2004

The rank outsiders beat the Czech Republic 1-0 with a silver goal from defender Traianos Dellas in the second semi-final of the Euro 2004 football tournament.

Greece starts repaying debt to ECB, IMF

Greece starts repaying debt to ECB, IMF

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The country secured a euro 7.16 billion bridge financing from the European Financial Stability Mechanism

India No. 1 in ODIs, T20Is; Australia top Test rankings

India No. 1 in ODIs, T20Is; Australia top Test rankings

Rediff.com3 May 2024

India may have lost the ODI World Cup final to Australia but have increased their lead over them from three to six points, leading the table with 122 points.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

PHOTOS: Czechs take revenge on Greece

PHOTOS: Czechs take revenge on Greece

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

The Czech Republic kept alive their hopes of progress at Euro 2012 with an initially scintillating but ultimately nerve-wracking 2-1 win over Greece in Group A on Tuesday.

Canada end Greece's dream

Canada end Greece's dream

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Alexis Tsipras returns as Greece PM

Alexis Tsipras returns as Greece PM

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

A month after he resigned as the prime minister, Alexis Tsipras won the snap elections in Greece.

German parliament to vote on Greece bailout

German parliament to vote on Greece bailout

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Interior Minister Hans Peter Friedrich caused a stir ahead of the vote by openly calling for a 'voluntary exit' of Greece from the Euro zone.

PIX: TV actors Karan-Ankita's beautiful Greece holiday

PIX: TV actors Karan-Ankita's beautiful Greece holiday

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Let us tour Greece with television actors Karan Patel and Ankita Bhargava.

Exports to Greece, Syria risky: ECGC

Exports to Greece, Syria risky: ECGC

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

This month, ECGC -- the government organisation that provides insurance cover to exporters -- reclassified exports to Greece as 'risky' by withdrawing open cover insurance scheme for them.

Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony Plans Unveiled

Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony Plans Unveiled

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Paris 2024 opening ceremony to start at 7.30 p.m. local time

Euro zone gives Greece until Sunday for debt deal

Euro zone gives Greece until Sunday for debt deal

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The situation in Greece worsened with banks closed for a 2nd week.

Why Greece will default on its debt

Why Greece will default on its debt

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

To not default, Greece's current deficit of 14% of GDP will have to fall to 5% which is unlikely, says Martin Feldstein.

Ibrahimovic special floors champions Greece

Ibrahimovic special floors champions Greece

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his first international goal for more than two and a half years to send Sweden on the way to a 2-0 Euro 2008 victory over champions Greece on Tuesday. The striker, who last found the net for his country in October 2005, combined with partner Henrik Larsson to drive in a superb shot from the edge of the box after 67 minutes to break the deadlock in a dull game.

Germany, France press Greece to make fast, credible proposals

Germany, France press Greece to make fast, credible proposals

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The crisis remains acute with the country's banks already closed.

EU Commission proposes $8 bn loan for Greece

EU Commission proposes $8 bn loan for Greece

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Under the Commission proposal, Greece would get the whole 7 billion in one go

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Still wearing a compression sleeve after a recent forearm issue, Carlos Alcaraz produced a stellar show in a rematch of the duo's 2022 encounter to firmly put himself back in the conversation as the favourite to lift the title in Paris and a third major.

The IMF, Greece, and 'immoral hazard'

The IMF, Greece, and 'immoral hazard'

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Greece was an opportunity for the IMF to set a precedent for an orderly debt resolution programme.

Greece to extend bank holiday for two more days

Greece to extend bank holiday for two more days

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Greece will extend a bank holiday that has been in effect since June 29 for two more days.

Germany rules out possibility of Greece's EU exit

Germany rules out possibility of Greece's EU exit

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

German Chancellor Angela Merkel had assured the Greek leaders her continued support for the country to remain in the euro zone when she last Wednesday made her first visit to Athens in nearly three years.

North Korea hold Greece in football friendly

North Korea hold Greece in football friendly

Rediff.com26 May 2010

North Korea forward Jong Tae-Se, dubbed the 'People's Wayne Rooney' by Asian media, scored twice for North Korea in a 2-2 draw with fellow World Cup finalists Greece in a friendly on Tuesday.

Greece crisis poses little threat to global economy: IMF

Greece crisis poses little threat to global economy: IMF

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The ongoing Greece economic crisis poses a little threat to the rest of the world as the global economy has withstood the stress tests of the last two weeks fairly well.

Greece's real threat to the euro zone

Greece's real threat to the euro zone

Rediff.com18 May 2012

If Greece leaves, and its economy rebounds, the power of its example could split Europe

Blue Moon Lights Up The Sky

Blue Moon Lights Up The Sky

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Sometimes smoke or dust in the air may cause scattered red wavelengths of light to make the Moon appear more blue than usual.

Lonely Greece: Where are all the tourists?

Lonely Greece: Where are all the tourists?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

According to a Reuters report, tourism, which slumped by 25 per cent in 2009-2010 only to rebound last year, is crucial to Greece's economy, accounting for 15 per cent of its output and one in five jobs in a country where unemployment has hit a record high of 21 per cent.

Greece risk World Cup exit

Greece risk World Cup exit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Anuradha Devi wins silver on ISSF World Cup debut

Anuradha Devi wins silver on ISSF World Cup debut

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Debutant Anuradha Devi won a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event behind Rio Olympic champion Anna Korakakki of Greece at the ISSF World Cup in Cairo, Egypt.

Wrestler Antim Panghal Crowned 2023's Rising Star

Wrestler Antim Panghal Crowned 2023's Rising Star

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Panghal's remarkable season has outshone even senior standout Vinesh Phogat, who shares the same weight category