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Greece insists Parthenon Marbles return debate ‘not closed’

Greece insisted Friday that the debate on the possible return of the Parthenon Marbles from Britain was “not closed” despite London appearing to rule it out. “The debate on the …

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Second Greek Jewish memorial vandalised in Thessaloniki

Greece’s top Jewish body said a memorial to thousands of Jews killed in the Holocaust had been vandalised in Thessaloniki, the second such incident in as many weeks. A mural …

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Greece’s ex-king Constantine to have private funeral

Greece’s former king Constantine II, who has died aged 82, will have a private funeral next week and be buried at the former royal estate of Tatoi, his family and …

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UK minister rules out permanent return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

UK culture minister Michelle Donelan on Wednesday said she did not support the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, following a report that a “cultural exchange” is close to …

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Former king of Greece Constantine II dies at 82

Greece’s former king Constantine II ‘Glucksberg’, who reigned before the country became a republic in 1974, died in Athens on Tuesday aged 82, Greek public broadcaster ERT announced. ERT said …

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Greece seeks ‘definitive return’ of Parthenon Marbles

Greece insisted Monday that Britain return for good the Parthenon Marbles that have been in British possession for two centuries, adding negotiations about their fate were “not easy”. The ancient …

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Asian markets extend new year rally on Fed hopes

Asian markets resumed their strong start to the year Monday, tracking a surge on Wall Street fuelled by hopes that US data will allow the Federal Reserve to slow its …

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Greece seeks EU support over medicines shortage

Greece on Tuesday asked the European Commission and EU neighbours for help to tackle a dire shortage of medicines, worsened by exports of locally made pharmaceuticals. Health Minister Thanos Plevris …

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Sakkari sends Greece through to the city final of the United Cup

Maria Sakkari’s win has helped send Greece through to the city final of the inaugural United Cup whilst Matteo Berrettini progressed Italy into the city final with a brilliant attacking …

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Greek health staff without Covid jabs go back to work

Greek healthcare workers who refused to be vaccinated against Covid-19 returned to their posts on Monday after 16 months of suspension, an association of public hospital employees said. Around 2,000 …

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