Greece
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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Elafonisos’ philoxenia defies storm to bring gifts to Rainbow Warrior
When Kostas Miras noticed that a ship was seeking shelter from the high winds off the waters of Elafonisos the island on the southern end of the Laconic Gulf in …
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Greek nationals vaccinated abroad can now register online for Greek certification but Australia is not certified
Greek nationals who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 in any of 60 countries using the European Certificate program can register online in the Greek National Vaccination Registry as of 10 …
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Tsipras’ motion to censure the Mitsotakis administration rejected
The censure motion tabled by main opposition SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance was a “desperate attempt” by the main opposition leader to “staunch wounds within his own party,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said …
Olympiacos escape with a draw from PAOK’s Toumba fortress
Olympiacos has survived their ominous away trip to Toumba, managing to leave with a point as PAOK was left disappointed that they were not able to secure the win. The …
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Whale found stranded at beach in Alimos, then Salamina, heads off to open sea
A Cuvier’s beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) that was found stranded at Edem beach in Alimos on Friday and at a Salamina island beach on Saturday has headed off to the …
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Greece battling weekend of storms and snow
Greece was hit by a new round of adverse weather over the weekend with, the National Meteorological Service (EMY) issuing an emergency bulletin warning of both mainland and islands affected. …
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Measures affecting venues to be relaxed in Greece
The government will allow some relaxation of measures for the coronavirus pandemic, Health Minister Thanos Plevris said on Thursday, including the use of music in food and entertainment centers and …