Greece
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Delta to kick-off direct US-Greece flights to Athens in March
The first direct flight from the United States for the 2023 season will be by Delta Airlines and will arrive at Athens International Airport on March 11, Tourism Minister Vassilis …
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Greek court drops spying charges against migrant rescuers
A Greek court on Friday dropped espionage charges against 24 activists involved in rescuing migrants, after a lengthy trial denounced by rights groups and international organisations. The dramatic development in …
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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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Citizen protection ministers sign off on Evros border fence extension
Greek Citizen Protection Minister Takis Theodorikakos and Deputy Minister Eleftherios Economou on Thursday signed off on the extension of the fence barrier along the entire length of the Evros border …
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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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Long-delayed trial of migrant rescuers resumes in Greece
A trial in Greece of 24 migrant rescue workers accused of espionage, including Syrian swimmer Sarah Mardini who inspired a Netflix film, resumed Tuesday after more than a year as …
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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 …