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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.

In an interconnected world, India cannot escape Greece crisis's fallout

In an interconnected world, India cannot escape Greece crisis's fallout

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

If the impact of the Greece crisis spreads across Europe and parts of the world which are more interconnected than ever before, India cannot hope to be insulated, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Greece impact: India Inc stares at weakening euro

Greece impact: India Inc stares at weakening euro

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Motherson Sumi, Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover will face higher cost.

Diffident US and endless saga of Greece's problems

Diffident US and endless saga of Greece's problems

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The markets stayed on edge last week due to the endless saga of Greece's problems.

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.

Greece will do everything to seal deal with lenders

Greece will do everything to seal deal with lenders

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Greek finance minister to hold talks with bankers on Sunday

Colombia thrash Greece in joyous World Cup return

Colombia thrash Greece in joyous World Cup return

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Colombia marked their return to the World Cup after a 16-year absence with an attacking display that earned a 3-0 victory over Greece on Saturday, and the early initiative in what looks to be a really tight Group C.

Greece submits new bailout plan to avoid euro exit

Greece submits new bailout plan to avoid euro exit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Athens bowed to demands to phase out tax breaks for its islands.

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.

Euro zone clinches deal with Greece after all-night haggle

Euro zone clinches deal with Greece after all-night haggle

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Tough conditions imposed by global lenders could cause an outcry.

Second string Spain too good for Greece

Second string Spain too good for Greece

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Departing European champions Greece lost their third game out of three when they were beaten 2-1 by Group D winners Spain at Euro 2008 on Wednesday. Striker Angelos Haristeas opened the scoring for Greece with a header in the 42nd minute, his team's first goal of the tournament, but Spain equalised in the 61st through Ruben de la Red and took victory with a Daniel Guiza goal two minutes from time.

Spotted: Hansika, Jayam Ravi, Prabhu Deva in Greece

Spotted: Hansika, Jayam Ravi, Prabhu Deva in Greece

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Reader Bhavana Naik sends us some pictures.

Greece defaults on IMF payment despite last-minute overtures to creditors

Greece defaults on IMF payment despite last-minute overtures to creditors

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

11th-hour debt restructuring programme offered no concessions to creditors

Shahid to wed in Greece

Shahid to wed in Greece

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

He will reportedly marry Delhi girl Mira Rajput on July 10.

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.

Relief and anger in Greece as Tsipras strikes deal

Relief and anger in Greece as Tsipras strikes deal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Greeks greeted news of a deal with creditors on Monday with a measure of relief mixed with much anger.

Greece slip through despite losing to Russia

Greece slip through despite losing to Russia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Greece pipped Spain by virtue of having scored more goals.

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

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.

EU, IMF finalising rescue package for Greece

EU, IMF finalising rescue package for Greece

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

In a move intended to reassure the jittery financial markets, the European Commissioner for Monetary Affairs, Olli Rehn, on Thursday stressed the fact that the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were aware of the need to move swiftly to help an overly indebted Greece.

Greece crisis: India still a reasonable investment destination

Greece crisis: India still a reasonable investment destination

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

As regards India, market valuations already reflect most positives.

Samaras penalty sends Greece through, breaks Ivorian hearts

Samaras penalty sends Greece through, breaks Ivorian hearts

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

A stoppage time penalty from Giorgios Samaras sent Greece into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast.

Sensex rallies 300 points on Greece debt bailout deal

Sensex rallies 300 points on Greece debt bailout deal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Capital Goods shares ended mixed on the back of weak IIP numbers. L&T ended down 0.7% while BHEL ended with marginal gains.

Suzlon eyes Greece, UK for expansion

Suzlon eyes Greece, UK for expansion

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Wind power major Suzlon Energy on Friday said it was looking at exploring new markets like Greece, UK, Taiwan and Philippines besides strengthening its operations in China.

Greece to get $1-trillion aid package

Greece to get $1-trillion aid package

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Eurozone leaders have agreed on a bailout package of nearly $1 trillion (750 billion euro) for Greece, as part of their concentrated efforts to prevent the debt crisis contagion from spreading to other nations.

FIFA World Cup playoffs: Croatia rout Greece, Swiss win

FIFA World Cup playoffs: Croatia rout Greece, Swiss win

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Croatia edged closer to next year's World Cup with an emphatic 4-1 home win over Greece on Thursday in the first leg of their two-legged playoff.

Greece grab first ever World Cup win

Greece grab first ever World Cup win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Greece came back from a goal down to beat Nigeria 2-1 in the World Cup on Thursday after the African team had to play with 10 men for almost two thirds of the Group B game.

Greece in troubled waters despite EU aid

Greece in troubled waters despite EU aid

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

The Greece package is aimed at rescuing foreign investors and delays the inevitable "rolling crisis" in that country

Euro zone finalises rescue package for Greece

Euro zone finalises rescue package for Greece

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The finance ministers of the 16 European Union nations, who have euro as their common currency, finalised the details of their bail out plan for Greece at a conference, chairman of the euro group and Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Junker said in Brussels on Sunday.

Germany have lucky charm Merkel for Greece match

Germany have lucky charm Merkel for Greece match

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The presence of German chancellor Angela Merkel at her country's Euro 2012 quarter-final against Greece in Gdansk on Friday could upset the underdogs in more ways than one.

Greece spoil Portugal's party

Greece spoil Portugal's party

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

Greece seeks new EU loan deal in race to avert collapse

Greece seeks new EU loan deal in race to avert collapse

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Deadline to submit convincing reform plans is this week.

Smoking helps me think, says Greece coach Santos

Smoking helps me think, says Greece coach Santos

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Greece coach Fernando Santos will devise his tactical masterplan to upset Germany in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 in a cloud of smoke after stating on Thursday that he thinks clearer when puffing away on a cigarette.

Poland held by Greece as two sent off

Poland held by Greece as two sent off

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Greece substitute Dimitris Salpingidis scored a second-half equaliser to earn a 1-1 draw with Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland in a pulsating opening match on Friday in which the Greeks missed a penalty and both sides finished with 10 men.

Greece delivers athletes' village

Greece delivers athletes' village

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

The 366-building complex on 400 acres of public land at the foot of Mount Parnitha will house more than 17,000 athletes and officials and will employ 10,000.

United's Maguire gets suspended sentence over brawl in Greece

United's Maguire gets suspended sentence over brawl in Greece

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Joe Maguire was found guilty of repeated bodily harm, violence against public employees and attempted bribery. Sharman was found guilty of insult, repeated bodily harm and violence against public employees.

Greece bailout may affect China

Greece bailout may affect China

Rediff.com11 May 2010

The nearly one trillion dollar EU-IMF package to bail-out Greece from its sovereign debt crisis may impact China, as it would limit options for Beijing to diversify its overseas financial portfolio and may even affect its exports.

'A crisis in Greece alone won't impact us'

'A crisis in Greece alone won't impact us'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Exports to Greece from India are $360 million a year.

Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt

Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Greeks are split on whether to accept an offer by creditors that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras calls a "humiliation"