Greece
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Greece’s Holy Synod condemns baptism of gay couple’s children by American Archbishop
The Holy Synod of Greece’s Orthodox Church unanimously voted on Monday to send a letter of protest to Archbishop of America Elpidophoros over his decision to baptise the twin children …
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Greek Minister of Defence meets with US Secretary
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin met with Greek Minister of Defense Nikos Panagiotopoulos on Monday, July 18 at the Pentagon to discuss the growing defense partnership between Washington …
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Dr Patricia Koromvokis receives honorary plaque from Ioannina International Summer University
Dr Patricia Koromvokis, Lecturer and Head of the Modern Greek Studies Program at Macquarie University, was awarded with an honorary plaque from International Summer University during the 8th International Summer …
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Ukrainian cargo aircraft crashes in Greece, carrying weapons to Bangladesh
The cargo plane which crashed in Kavala, northern Greece carried 11 tonnes of Serbian-made weapons – including landmines – to Bangladesh, Serbia’s Defence Minister Nebojša Stefanovic confirmed. Mr Stefanovic said …
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Aeschylus’ The Persians at Epidvaros – A Triumph
As a lover of classical civilisation, who read and studied classical drama both at secondary school and Monash University in Melbourne, a trip to Greece in summer would not be …
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Grammy winner Christopher C. King awarded with Greek citizenship
Grammy-winning producer, writer and ethnomusicologist Christopher C. King who made the traditional music of Epirus and its famous dirges’ known all over the world, was presented with an honorary Greek …
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New blaze in Crete has rental homes evacuated
A wildfire that was burning at the municipality of Agios Vassilios, in northern Crete, since Friday was rekindled on Saturday due to strong winds, the Fire Brigade said. The flames …
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Ukrainian plane carrying dangerous material crashes in Greece
An Antonov cargo plane operated by an Ukrainian airline crashed Saturday near the city of Kavala in northern Greece, authorities said. Local residents reported seeing a fireball and hearing explosions …
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Dr Magdalena Simonis presents in major Greek medical conference
The Aristotle Medical Forum at the inaugural International Hellenic Medical Society (HMS) Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece July 15-17 is hosting leading medical practitioners and scientists from across the world. Dr …
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Former National Theatre director convicted of rape released pending appeal
Former National Theatre director Dimitris Lignadis was released from Korydallos prison in Athens, shortly after 2pm on Thursday (local time). Lignadis was released after posting a 30,000 euro bail set …