Greece
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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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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 …