Greece
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Greek synod issues circular against abortion to priests
The Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church of Greece has sent a circular to all the priests under its jurisdiction that expresses its opposition to abortion. According to press …
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Zeus takes it out on sheep
Zeus the king of the 12 Greek gods myth has it that he reigns over his domain from Mount Olympus on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia. Zeus is also …
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Land border with Turkey to be fully fenced off
The Greek Government has decided to gradually extend a fence along its land border with Turkey and strenghten surveillance measures following an increase in illegal immigration from the east. The …
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Six-year-old girl drowns in Greece
A six-year-old girl has drowned while swimming at a beach in Corinthia, Greece according to local authorities. The girl had gone for a swim at popular beach Kalamaki with her …
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Art thief meant to return paintings he stole in 2012
The thief who stole three paintings in 2012 from the National Gallery in Athens including a Picasso, told reporters he intended to sneak back into the gallery nine years after …
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Greece ramps up primary health care
Two million Greek citizens have so far registered with a personal doctor since the implementation of the new primary healthcare system began at the beginning of August. The first step …
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One runner killed by lighting during Greek mountain race, one injured
Lightning struck two people during a nighttime trail race up a mountain last night in Greece, killing one runner and seriously injuring another, Greek police and the fire service reported. …
Egypt and Greece in joint special forces drills
Egypt’s State Information Service announced on Sunday the commencement of a Multilateral Military Exercise at the Mohamed Naguib Base in the governate of Marsa Matrouh. According to the government agency, …
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Mitsotakis celebrates end of EU ‘enhanced surveillance’ but debt burden remains
Saturday 20 August marked the formal end of Greece’s “enhanced surveillance” by European Union creditors, meaning they will no longer conduct quarterly checks of the country’s finances to approve debt …
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Greece suffered 284 forest fires in one week, Fire Service says
According to the latest data from the Greek Fire Service, a total of 35 forest fires were registered in the 24hour period ending at 6pm on Wednesday (local time). During …