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Larissa’s military base to receive $35m from the US

Following the renewal of the Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA) between Greece and the US, the latter is set on allocating a total of US$33.5 million on the construction of …

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Piraeus container workers go on two day strike

As of today the the container workers at Greece’s largest and busiest port, Piraeus, will go on a 48-hour strike. Following several safety concerns and complaints on inhumane working conditions …

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Greece’s vaccination bookings triple following mandate for over 60s

Following Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mistotakis’ announcement yesterday, the number of citizens over the age of 60 booking their COVID-19 vaccination appears to have tripled. In a decision to make …

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Twelve correction officials in Greece handed suspended sentences for torture of prisoner

The case of Albanian detainee Ilia Kareli who died in custody back in March 2014 while in Nigrita Prison has been trialed. Twelve prison officials were handed prison sentences spanning …

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Mandatory vaccinations for all citizens over 60 – fines for those that do not comply

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccination becomes mandatory for all citizens aged over 60 years old. This new measure was in fact the opening statement at …

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THI Australia calls for your support to help Greece’s needy this winter

The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia has called on the Greek community of Australia to give their support to vulnerable communities in Greece this winter. THI said that the donations of …

Last-minute goals deliver victories for Olympiacos and AEK

It was business as usual for the top teams in Greek Superleague over the weekend as Olympiacos and AEK won their matches with late winners while crowd problems in injury …

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Greece opens two ‘closed’ refugee camps on islands

Greece has opened two more “closed” refugee camps. “A new era is beginning,” said migration minister Notis Mitarachi on Saturday at the opening of the facilities on Kos and Leros. …

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Greece’s travel restrictions extended until 4 December

Greece’s authorities have extended the pre-existing restrictions into the country for the majority of travellers outside of the European Union and the Schengen Area as fears pertaining to the appearance …

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Asylum seekers on Lesvos have to stay in tents in winter

Asylum seekers on the islands of Lesvos and Chios cannot move as planned into planned new refugee camps by winter. About 2,550 people will continue to live there in tents …

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