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Greek opposition chief halts duties for military service

The head of Greece’s main opposition party, Syriza on Friday took a temporary break from his duties to begin his mandatory military service. Stefanos Kasselakis reported to the central town …

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Over 90 migrants land on Greek island: coastguard

Greek authorities said Wednesday 91 migrants landed on Gavdos, a Mediterranean island that has become a gateway to the EU for African asylum seekers in recent months. “The Crete port authorities …

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Greek frigate sees first anti-drone action in Red Sea

A Greek frigate deployed to the Red Sea last month to ward off attacks on shipping by Yemen’s Huthis saw action for the first time on Wednesday, the military said. …

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EU must adapt to warming continent: officials

EU countries need to step up preparedness for global warming after 2023 burned its way into history books as the hottest year on record, European Commission officials said Tuesday. “Europe …

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Greek leaders condemn youth mob heckling of trans duo

Greece’s prime minister and president on Monday condemned a mob heckling of two transgender people in Thessaloniki that came after a landmark same-sex wedding law, and sparked several arrests. Thessaloniki …

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Greece records warmest winter on record: expert

Greece has recorded its warmest winter, a leading weather scientist said Tuesday. Kostas Lagouvardos, research director at the Athens national observatory, told AFP that winter temperatures in 2023-2024 on average …

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Greek same-sex marriage held under police protection

Greece’s police on Monday said it had sent anti-racism officers to guard the country’s first same-sex wedding between men, held under a landmark new law. The police released a letter …

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Greek EU deputy probed over voter data breach claims

Greece’s data watchdog on Monday said it had begun an investigation after diaspora Greeks claimed they were sent unsolicited mail from an EU deputy ahead of the European Parliament elections. …

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Postecoglou praises Tottenham’s new-found mental strength

Ange Postecoglou said Tottenham showed a “first-rate mentality” in their latest come-from-behind win to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 on Saturday. Spurs closed to within two points of fourth-placed Aston Villa …

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Greece adopts contested coastal development law

Greece’s parliament passed a controversial coastal development bill on Thursday despite concerns from NGOs and left-wing politicians that it threatened the country’s beaches. Last week, eight environmental organisations, including the …

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