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Greek fire fighters battling raging blazes across the country all night

Greece has been fighting wildfires all over the country for days with last night being a particularly difficult operation for 679 firefighters across 21 groups, 335 vehicles, 13 helicopters and …

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Greece plans mandatory jabs for certain workers as Covid cases rise

With 2,327 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths recorded in Greece over the last 24 hours, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reassures citizens that the country’s economy will not …

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Wildfires have broken out in various parts of Greece

Wildfires have broken out in a forested area in Varnavas, Attica and in low-growing vegetation in the western Attica region of Elefsina, the fire brigade reported on Saturday. Neither blaze …

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Greece confirms 1,997 new coronavirus infections on Friday

Greece confirmed 1,997 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 5 of these identified at entry points to the country, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported on …

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Community in Anavissos area evacuated as fire approaches homes

The Katafigio community in Anavissos was evacuated on Friday evening, as a fire threatened homes and was aided by winds registering 5 on the Beaufort scale, the Fire Brigade reported. …

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Antithesis for the Antipodes: Two political viewpoints showcased in meeting with diaspora

Two Greek officials – one from the government and the other from the main opposition party – addressed the diaspora on Wednesday afternoon. “We want you back,” Greece’s Deputy Minister …

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Hellenic Post issues LGBTQIA+ themed block of stamps

Hellenic Post recently launched a special edition of four stamps under the title “LGBTQIA+ We support you” in support of gay communities in the country. Hellenic Post (ELTA) unveiled the …

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Sydney Olympic’s Bill Papas resigns following $200m fraud allegations involving company he runs

A Sydney Olympic FC statement confirmed on Friday night the resignation of Bill Papas from the role of President effective immediately. The announcement came after it was made known by …

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Greek Australian donation expected to benefit over 1,400 Greek children and newborns annually

A new grant in support of the Pediatric Trauma Care’s work in Greece has been announced by the Hellenic Initiative Australia. The grant, totalling $44,648 (€28,571) has been awarded to …

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Wildfires rip through forest areas in Greece, Cyprus

Firefighters in both Greece and Cyprus are trying to control large wildfires that have broken out in forest areas. Described as a “very difficult day” for Cyprus by President Nicos …

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