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Acropolis’ concrete pathway saga: New report on UNESCO’s role causes stir
A new walkway at the Acropolis that opened to the public in March is at the centre of a months’ long controversy involving accusations over the legitimacy of the renovation …
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Greece: Peloponnese on high alert against unfolding fire
Some 95 firefighters, 33 fire engines and 4 ground teams were battling a wildfire in the region of Achaia in the Peloponnese on Saturday, assisted by four water-dowsing aircraft and …
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Greece confirms 2,845 new coronavirus infections on Friday
Greece confirmed 2,845 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 8 of these identified at entry points to the country, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said on …
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Actor Petros Filippidis faces charges of rape and attempted rape
Disgraced Greek actor Petros Filippidis has been charged with one count of rape and two counts of attempted rape following accusations by three different women who worked with him professionally …
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Cases in Greece continue to rise as government contemplates mandatory jabs for certain sectors
Over the past few weeks Greece’s new COVID-19 cases per day have been ranging from over 2000 to 3,500 during tourist season. On Friday, Greece registered 2,854 new coronavirus infections …
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Greece welcomes UN Security Council’s condemnation of ‘unilateral acts’ by Erdogan
Greece welcomed the statement of the UN Security Council’s French presidency that condemns statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Turkish Cypriot community leader Ersin Tatar on opening …
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Troubles are still ongoing for airline ticket cancellations in our second year away from Greece
Cancellations of tickets and reservations for holidays seem to be the new normal, along with vouchers and coupons. For a year now, travel agencies, airlines, hotels and other tourism-related services, …
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Cyprus and Greece lead condemnation of Erdogan’s plans
Greek foreign minister Nikos Dendias said that neither Greece nor Cyprus would “tolerate Turkish unlawful conduct, the imposition of fait accomplis on the ground.” after a meeting yesterday with after …
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Greek ministry lashes out at Erdogan’s plan to reopen Varosha
Greece’s foreign ministry condemned Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s announcement yesterday that he would reopen part of Varosha. The tourist resort suburb of Famagusta has remained shut down since 1974 when …
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Aussies who receive AstraZeneca may face obstacles when they travel to Europe
It was revealed earlier this month that travellers wishing to enter the European Union would need to undergo quarantine and testing because the Indian-made vaccine had not been registered with …