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Greece ramps up military spending
Greece will now be able to acquire the advanced F-35 aircraft starting in 2029. However, that and other outlays for advanced weaponry have left little room for movement in the …
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Greece bans conversion therapy for minors
On May 11, the Hellenic parliament banned conversion therapy for minors, a practice aimed at suppressing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill pertains solely to minors and …
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Greece takes steps to halt population decline
Greece’s rapidly aging population and declining birth rate pose significant threats to the country’s ability to grow, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned on Wednesday May 11. The prime minister announced …
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‘We are getting dangerously close to our limits’ – Greece Defense Minister to Turkey
In yet another provocative move, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that “the sovereignty of the Aegean islands will come into question if Greece does not stop violating international treaties”, …
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Athens’ beachfront suburbs lose 430 hectares to bushfires
Athens’ southern suburbs have been devastated following last weekends fire that scorched through 432.2 hectares of land, mainly affecting the seaside suburbs of Glyfada, Voula and Vari. According to a …
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Mayors set up forum to integrate environmental action on Aegean islands
The mayors of Trikala, Astypalea, Milos, Andros and Ios agreed to create a Joint Forum of Mayors to share information on environmental protection and best practice processes at the fifth …
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3,000-year-old Cretan olive tree still producing olives
In the village of Vouves, on the island of Crete, a 3,000-year-old olive tree keeps on giving. The resilient elder, known as “the Olive Tree of Vouves” still bears fruit …
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‘Fagan’ Parthenon fragment has been permanently returned to Greece
Greece’s neighbour from the west, Italy, set a precedent for the world of archaeology and museums, returning to Greece a piece that belongs to the Parthenon frieze known as the …
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Australian ambassador to Greece visits Kythera
Australian Ambassador to Greece, Arthur Spyrou, has visited Kythera as part of his trip within Greece to mark the centenary of the Kytherian Association of Australia (KAA). Mr Spyrou also …
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Southern Athens fire largely under control, after locals told to evacuate
At least four homes have burnt down and 20 have had their exteriors damaged in a wildfire that raged out of control on the outskirts of Athens on Saturday. Spreading …