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Turkey’s New Year resolutions prioritise the demilitarisation of Greek islands
In his end of year statements, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu drew emphasis on several goals the country will push in 2022. Among Ankara’s first priorities will be the sovereignty …
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Greece welcomes 2022 with fireworks and more restrictions
Greeks welcomed the New Year under with new record in infections, as the Omicron variant spreads at high rates. Reporting over 40,000 cases across the country the City of Athens …
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Greece confirms 40,560 new Covid infections and 76 deaths
Greece confirmed 40,560 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 32 of these identified at entry points to the country, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said on …
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New Year’s 2022: Greece dazzles with colourful fireworks display over the Acropolis
With a stunning fireworks display over the Acropolis Athens celebrated the start of 2022. The past year was a difficult one for Greece and the entire world, with the coronavirus …
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Statue of woman wearing chiton found at Ancient Epidaurus
A high-quality marble statue of a woman was found near excavations at Ancient Epidaurus’ agora area, the Ministry of Culture said on Thursday. The statue was discovered on December 16 …
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Greece is implementing full digital ID with COVID QR pass on smartphones
Greek citizens are already able to download a digital version of their full identity card on their mobile phones; the process is meant to be completed by Easter 2022. The …
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New record high for Greece with 35,580 new COVID-19 cases
Greece’s coronavirus infection numbers have climbed to new highs yet again reaching 35,580 new COVID-19 cases as the country struggles to deal with testing demands and hospitalisations ahead of New …
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National Greek Chess team wins Bronze in Poland
Ekaterini Pavlidou, a chess player from Greece’s national team has gotten a bronze medal in the women’s blitz (quick chess) category at the European Blitz and Rapid Chess Championship in …
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Measures pushed forward for Greece as authorities report 28,828 infections
The record high numbers in COVID-19 cases continued for Greece as health authorities recorded 28,828 new infections in the past 24 hours to 3pm Wednesday. The previous day figures had …
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UNHCR regrets loss of life in the Aegean Sea, with at least 31 dead and more missing
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has issued a press release expressing its deep distress by the recent tragic death toll in Greece’s Aegean Sea. At least 31 people lost their …