Greece
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Greek government workers strike over disciplinary reforms
Many Greek public sector workers staged a 24 hour strike Thursday to protest against reforms to disciplinary proceedings for government workers that unions say will make redundancies easier. Hundreds of …
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Refugee group challenges Greece’s asylum freeze
The Greek Council for Refugees on Tuesday questioned the legal basis of the government’s suspension of asylum claims to stem a surge in arrivals of irregular migrants. Hundreds of migrants …
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George Papandreou: The recognition of Palestine, a catalyst for a new beginning
Former Prime Minister of Greece, George Papandreou, posted an extensive article on his personal website discussing the situation between Israel and Gaza, stressing the need to bring an end to …
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Mini – the polyglot robot tour guide aiding visitors to Volvi
Where is the archaeological site of Rentina? Where can I eat local fish with a view of Lake Volvi? How can I take a souvenir photo next to your “digital …
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Greece hits record $12.6 billion in tourism revenue for first half of 2025
Greece has posted record tourism revenue in the first six months of 2025, driven largely by British and American travellers, according to new data from the Bank of Greece. Tourism …
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Half a million gone: Greece’s population collapse accelerates
Greece’s population is forecast to decline in the next three decades and demographic ageing will continue, while the balance of births versus deaths will remain negative, according to a new …
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Greek health minister stokes ire after praising billionaire’s care
Greece’s health minister has sparked a backlash over the state of the country’s health system after praising the treatment of a “half-dead” New Zealand billionaire at a public hospital in …
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Greek citizens urged to register digital ID before deadline
The deadline is fast approaching for Greeks to apply for their Personal Citizen Number before the government automatically issues one to every unregistered resident. The deadline to make your PCN …
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Kerkyra flight forced into emergency landing as flames spark in engine
A flight from Kerkyra underwent significant drama after the plane’s right engine began emitting large flames, forcing it into an emergency landing in Italy with passengers undergoing shock from the …
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Greece ravaged with over 50 fires and 5000 lightning strikes in 24 hours
The ferocity of the harsh weather took full force in Greece which saw over 5000 lightning strikes and 54 fires break out on Monday local time. Two of the fires …