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Two ships set sail from Greece to join Gaza aid flotilla
Two ships set sail Sunday evening from the Greek island of Syros to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international mission aiming to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid, …
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Locals and diasporans extend warm welcome to Australian ambassador on first visit to Ithaca (Photos)
“As the locals say, there isn’t a single home in Ithaca without a connection to Australia.” The reflection, shared by the Australian Embassy in Athens in a thank you note …
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Greek island blocks disputed hotel near renowned ‘moon beach’
A disputed hotel project near one of Greece’s best-known beaches on the tourist island of Milos has been blocked after months of controversy, local authorities said this week. Judicial authorities …
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A lesson in solidarity and humanity from two Mitilini residents
George Kotopoulis, owner of a fish shop, and his neighbour Prodromos Paterellis both work at the beginning Ermou Street in Mitilini. A few days ago they came together to show …
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Djokovic family settles in Greece amid tensions in Serbia
Novak Djokovic has enrolled his children in a private school in Athens as the tennis champion and his family begin a new chapter of life in Greece. The 24-time Grand …
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Evangelos Marinakis suggests radical concession of territory to end Russia-Ukraine war
Greek businessman Evangelos Marinakis has urged for a compromise to be reached that sees Ukraine concede some territory in order to bring an end to the conflict with Russia. The …
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5.2-magnitude offshore earthquake rattles Greece
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off the Greek island of Euboea early Tuesday and was strongly felt in Athens, authorities said. The quake hit at 00:30 local time offshore 45 …
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Greek professor Elia Psyllaki honoured with Robert Kellner Lecture Award
Greek professor Elia Psyllaki was celebrated at the Euroanalysis 2025 International Conference with the Robert Kellner Lecture Award, a top European distinction that recognises leading scientists in the field of …
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Greek PM calls fraud in EU farm subsidies ‘a chronic problem’
Greece’s prime minister said Sunday that alleged fraud of EU agricultural subsidies was “a chronic problem” in his country’s farm sector that started before his government’s mandate. “Our government cannot …
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Greece shuts down over 700 schools as demographic crisis deepens
Greece will suspend the operation of 766 schools this academic year, more than 5 per cent of its total, as plummeting birth rates leave classrooms with fewer than 15 pupils …