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Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras this week hailed the signing of a three-country agreement on the Greece-Albania-Italy Trans-Adriatic Pipeline.
The Greek government expressed interest in the implementation of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline for Europe, the project company announced.
Spain and Cyprus made requests Monday to the Eurogroup for financial aid as the sovereign debt crisis added to its list of government victims.
The prime ministers of Greece and Turkey agreed to revive high-level talks between the two countries in a phone call Saturday, officials said.
Israel tightens Med defense links over gas
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has pledged to upgrade his country's defense links with Greece and is reported to have signed a defense cooperation pact with Greek Cypriots to counter Turkish threats against joint exploration of gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean.
Everyone in Greece, including illegal immigrants, will be inoculated for free against the H1N1 flu virus, the government announced Friday.
Greek Health Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos has told the nation about 33 percent of the 11.2 million population could be infected with the H1N1 flu virus.
Greece bans smoking in public places
A bill banning smoking in indoor public places including offices and restaurants went into effect Wednesday across Greece, the Health Ministry said.
Greece's health minister is urging his compatriots, considered the most passionate smokers in the European Union, to strictly obey a bill restricting smoking.
Greece's health minister said the government launched a promotion campaign to help introduce restrictions on smoking in public places as of July 1.
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138th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Mayland
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Race fans enjoy a shot in the infield during the 138th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 18, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. Kentucky Derby winner Orb is looking for a Triple Crown possibility with a win today at Pimlico. UPI/Kevin Dietsch