Greece
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Greece’s former royal family regains citizenship
Greece’s former royal family has been granted citizenship and pledged loyalty to the republic in a landmark move 50 years after the country abolished the monarchy. Ten members of the …
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Greek ex-royal family requests naturalisation, sparks controversy
Ten members of Greece’s former royal family, which was deposed and exiled 50 years ago, have applied for naturalisation under the family name “De Grece”, the government said on Friday. …
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Eight dead in Greece migrant boat sinking: coastguard
Greece’s coastguard on Friday said at least eight people drowned during the pursuit of a speedboat carrying migrants that sank in the Aegean Sea. The coastguard said the boat capsized …
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Medical help arrives by sea to Greece’s isolated islands
Outside the school of one of Greece’s smallest inhabited islands, Sikinos, two massive trucks have braved an eight-hour sea voyage to bring residents much-needed medical expertise in the depths of …
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Paul and Nikolaos to obtain Greek citizenship and adopt official surname
Paul and Nikolaos, sons of the former King Constantine of Greece, are set to visit the Athens Registry Office, housed in the Athens City Hall, to formalise their Greek citizenship …
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Greece returns stolen ancient coin hoard to Turkey
Greece on Thursday returned a hoard of over 1,000 stolen ancient coins to Turkey in the first repatriation of its kind between the historic rivals and neighbours. The move came …
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Greece listed as top chain-smoking nation in recent survey of EU countries
A series of surveys has uncovered concerning trends regarding Greece’s health, among the most alarming being its high number of chain smokers which saw the country listed at the top …
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Greece adopts budget almost doubling defence spend
Greece will almost double its defence spending after parliament approved the 2025 state budget Sunday with a roll-call vote, traditionally regarded as a vote of confidence in the government. With …
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Dual rail mishaps in Greece: Thessaloniki Metro malfunction and Pelion train derailment
Greece experienced two rail incidents on Saturday, affecting both the newly launched Thessaloniki Metro and the historic Pelion railway. In Thessaloniki, a metro carriage on the recently inaugurated line malfunctioned …
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Portrait of Byzantine Emperor Constantine XI discovered in Aegialia Monastery
A rare fresco featuring the last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, has been uncovered in the Old Monastery of Taxiarches in Aegialia, Greece. The discovery was made during conservation work …