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Greece to repay last IMF bailout loans ahead of deadline – Reuters
Greece finally appears one step closer to exiting its decade long debt struggle, as the government’s conservative financial policies have put them in a position to pay out their IMF …
Under-pressure Greens brace for tough game in PAOK stronghold
The Green giants have a mighty obstacle ahead of them as they travel to PAOK’s fortress in desperate need of three points. The Thessalonikians host Panathinaikos on Monday morning (AEDT) …
Horror form continues to plague AEK and Panathinaikos
The miserable times seem to be unending for two giants of Greek Football, Panathinaikos and AEK, as they suffered consecutive defeats, causing an uproar on social media against their owners …
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Former President of Democracy Christos Sartzetakis dies age 93
Former Greek President Christos Sartzetakis has passed away early Thursday morning in an Athens hospital, he was aged 93. Sartzetakis had been treated for pneumonia in the intensive care unit …
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Laskaridis foundation commits vessel to cleaning up Greek coast
While Greek shipping tycoon Thanasis Laskaridis and his wife Evi Lazou, a committed environmentalist, have put up their luxury superyacht Zaliv III for sale for $27,5 million, the couple have …
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Australian Ambassador to Greece Honours Ballarat’s George Treloar in Thrylorio visit
This year is the centenary of the Asia Minor catastrophe and so it was very significant that the the Australian Ambassador Arthur Spyrou chose recently to make the journey to …
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Englishman reflects on his years living in a Mani village
It is 28 years since now-retired couple John and Mary Hayes sunk roots in Neohori (in the West Mani). And while the village has still retained the charm that drew …
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Stranded beaked whale found dead at Salamina island despite rescue efforts
A Cuvier’s beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) that was found stranded at the coastal suburb of Alimos last Friday has been found dead at the Kynosoura promontory of Salamina island, the …
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Woman’s gang rape claim in Thessaloniki investigated by prosecutors
Greece has been in the spotlight following a spate of accusations over the past two months regarding sexual assaults against both adults and minors. Public opinion has been riddled with …
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Suspect for the murder of 19-year-old soccer fan in Thessaloniki arrested
Public Order and Citizen Protection Minister Takis Theodorikakos announced the arrest of a suspect for the stabbing murder of the 19-year-old soccer fan by a supporter of a rival team …