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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 …

Aris and AEK to test their credentials in a round full of tough matchups

The skills of the two “yellow and black” teams of the Greek League are set for a difficult trial as both sides collide in a midweek matchday full of difficult …

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Student aged 19 killed in Thessaloniki knife attack

One young man was killed and another two were injured in a knife attack that is believed to be related to rival football fan clubs (Aris and PAOK) in Thessaloniki, …

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Climate change blamed for explosion in Greece’s wild boar population

Greece’s wild boar population has increased “explosively” during the last two years, according to a study conducted by a professor of forest and natural habitat studies at the Aristotle University …

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