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Greek envoy’s U.S. tour builds momentum for WGES Global Athens 2026
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WGES Global says a five-state U.S. working mission by Dr. Konstantine Mastorakis is already advancing cross-border discussions ahead of the Oct. 6-8 symposium in Athens.
Gary E Smith wins NYC Big Book Award political thriller prize
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Gary E Smith’s And So It Goes won first place in the Political Thriller category at the 2026 NYC Big Book Award.
MGD Real Estate names Kostas Kapetanakis CEO to drive REIC plan
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MGD Real Estate has appointed veteran Greek real estate executive Kostas Kapetanakis as CEO to lead its REIC formation, capital raising and Athens Exchange listing strategy.
RetreatBoss spotlights 5 wellness travel destinations built around local food
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RetreatBoss Magazine’s Fall 2026 issue highlights Crete, Sardinia, Provence, Okinawa and Québec as examples of wellness travel shaped by culinary heritage, local culture and place-based hospitality.
Luxury Portfolio International releases dual report on global luxury housing
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Luxury Portfolio International released two reports on August 11, 2026, pairing macro research with real-time agent feedback from more than 40 luxury markets worldwide.
WeMoral maps whistleblower law gaps across all 27 EU states
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WeMoral has published a free 46-page report comparing how all 27 EU member states transposed the EU whistleblower directive, highlighting major differences in fines, record retention, anonymous reporting and penalties for false reports.
American buyers arrive with €980,000 average budget for Greek property
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BUYGREECE® launched a quarterly Greek Property Monitor that tracks where American demand for Greek real estate is heading and what those buyers are willing to spend.
Chopin Law Firm partners present Louisiana tort reform CLE in Greece
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Phil Lorio and Adam Sanderson of The Chopin Law Firm delivered a one-hour CLE on Louisiana tort reform at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law’s Greece Conference in Spetses, Greece, from June 11-15, 2026. The session reviewed major…
ACS Athens posts record IB Diploma results for 2025–26
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ACS Athens says its 2025–26 International Baccalaureate Diploma cohort delivered the highest average in school history, with a 100% pass rate and a 37.98 average score.
UNESCO honors Eric Parkinson and Vivian Schilling in Athens
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UNESCO presented World Culture Awards in Athens on July 17, 2026, recognizing Hannover House CEO Eric Parkinson for film and filmmaker-novelist Vivian Schilling for literature.
Yala Greek Ice Cream marks year one with World Cup final party in Georgetown
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Yala Greek Ice Cream will celebrate its first anniversary on July 19 with an all-day event in Georgetown, capped by an outdoor World Cup Final watch party.
AIMS names Michel Bréal Founder Emeritus and launches annual Marathon Day
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AIMS has restored Michel Bréal’s grave in Paris and given the marathon’s originator its first-ever Founder Emeritus title.
South Korea gains appeal as Europe tightens golden visas
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Global investors are comparing South Korea’s investment residency program with shrinking European golden visa options in 2026. The shift matters for high-net-worth families weighing speed, capital flexibility and regional access in Asia versus…
Speed International Logistics expands multimodal network for global supply chains
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Speed International Logistics says it is expanding its air, ocean, railway and express freight network as cross-border trade grows more complex.
TonTon sees surge in luxury Japan property inquiries as weak yen draws overseas buyers
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TonTon Inc. says international demand for Japanese luxury real estate has accelerated after its FGP Global Conference appearance in June and amid a weak yen and record inbound tourism.
Tokyo bench wins Gold in A' Furniture Design Awards
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Tokyo, a multifunctional bench by Joao Teixeira, has won Gold in the A’ Furniture Design Award category, recognizing space-saving design aimed at compact urban living.
AIMS honors Michel Bréal as marathon founder and launches World Marathon Day
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AIMS restored Michel Bréal’s grave in Paris and named the French scholar Founder Emeritus of the marathon ahead of a Sept. 15 ceremony.
Shanghai Jianping touts balancing machines for heavy industry and automation
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Shanghai Jianping Dynamic Balancing Machine Manufacturing Co. outlined how industrial balancing machines support high-tonnage rotors, automated production, and global quality control.
Argentina ends nicotine product ban as Brazil stays sidelined
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Argentina has moved to regulate innovative nicotine products after ending its ban, setting up a sharp regional contrast with Brazil, which still prohibits the products.
OSNER’S FC signs goalkeeper Dario Giovanni Cruz Sepulveda
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OSNER’S FC added Mexican-born goalkeeper Dario Giovanni Cruz Sepulveda on August 26, 2026, bringing a national championship resume, Queens College records and New York soccer experience to the Brooklyn club.
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