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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 …
Test of fire awaits Olympiacos at PAOK’s Thessaloniki cauldron
Olympiacos’ domineering campaign faces its biggest threat as they prepare for a daunting away trip against PAOK in the premier fixture of the Greek Super League’s 20th round. The league …
Attica municipalities fighting their own ‘battle’ to clear streets of snow
For the consecutive fourth day, the crews of municipalities in Attica were fighting their own “battle” in the streets and neighbourhoods of each municipality on Thursday. Whereas the central roads …
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Gas explosion in central Athens causes panic and damages, injures three
Early investigations by the Hellenic Fire Service have determined that the blast in central Athens on Wednesday morning was the result of a gas leak. A 78-year-old old resident of …