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The annual global assessment of human rights conducted by Amnesty International has rated Greece as one of the worst of the 157 countries considered in the report.

The committal hearing of Theo Theophanous saw the alleged victim appear before the court and testimony from witnesses who contradicted many of her claims.

Greeks are so superstitious they wear a mati around their neck to ward off evil spirits.But when it comes to weddings, their superstitions are designed to ensure the bride and groom live a happy and healthy life.

New measures aimed at boosting investment and protecting jobs in the country’s ailing construction industry, including subsidizing mortgages and increasing tax benefits were announced by the Economy and Finance Ministry last week.

Antonis Samaras has announced his appointments as shadow ministers for the environment, education and religious affairs, energy and natural resources and agriculture.

A comprehensive victory for Souths against league leader.

Orlando Duque of Colombia and Gary Hunt of Britain fought a tight battle for victory at the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2009 at Lake Vouliagmeni.

Greece's first same-sex civil
marriages performed on the island of Tilos last year has been annulled on the grounds
that Greek law makes no specific provision for same-sex weddings.

The silver medal won by Nikos Kourtidis in the 94kg signals a new era for Greek weight lifting after the drug scandals of recent times.

A father and son duo made the finals of Britain's Got Talent with their distinctive brand of dance.

Four sides have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Greek Football Cup with the other four spots being decided this week.

Bailieu has not confidence in the way Minister Tim Pallas forged ahead with clearways decision

Abbott's rise to the Coalition leadership maybe a blessing in disguise for Turnbull - but it's clearly a blessing for Rudd, argues Dr Nick Economou.

Con Nicholas hopes the luxury hotel he is hoping to build in Kingslake will create jobs for bushfire victims.

They are beautiful, adventurous, idealistic and believe that the world is theirs for the taking.

Effie Markesinis, who loves loukoumades and feels that determined is the one word that best describes her, is our Young Greek of the Week.

Alphington Grammar School took the first steps towards its redevelopment last week as the first sod was turned on two major projects.

The First Games Festival which will celebrates games such as chess, bridge, scrabble, darts and sudoko opened in Thessaloniki over the weekend.