In Case you Missed it – A News Wrap-up

Yesterday’s News Wrap-up includes the following:

• Ice Cream in Greece Among Europe’s Costliest

Ice cream in Greece is among Europe’s most expensive reaching 3.7 euros per liter, according to data for 2023 released this week by Eurostat. More specifically, Greece was in the Top 3 countries where ice cream was the costliest last year.

• Greece Launches Digital Transit Log System for Foreign Yachts

Greece is launching a new digital system for handling the Transit Log of private foreign-flagged boats. The move comes as part of a decision by the head of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue, aimed at streamlining administrative procedures for maritime operations and keeping tabs on yachts in Greece.

• Greece’s Elina Tzengko Advances to Olympics Javelin Throw Final

Greek athlete Elina Tzengko qualified on Wednesday for the javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old Tzengko hurled the javelin to a distance of 63.22 meters, achieving the fifth best performance out of 12 in Wednesday’s qualifier and achieving a personal best.

• June Greek Trade Deficit Down 9.8%

The Greek trade deficit balance, in June 2024 amounted to 2,353.6 billion euros in comparison with 2,610.7 billion euros in June 2023, recording a drop, in euros, of 9.8%, the Greek Statistical Authority ELSTAT reports.

• Free Admission to Select Museums, Archaeological Sites on August 19 ‘Fullmoon Events’ in Greece

History, arts, and culture lovers will enjoy free admission to selected archaeological sites, monuments, historical places, and museums in Greece during the night of the fullmoon on Monday, August 19, 2024, as part of the Greek Culture Ministry’s “August Fullmoon” events and happenings set to take place on August 19.

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