Greece
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Greece’s President presents medals to three US archaeologists for their Philhellenism
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou awarded Commander of the Order of the Phoenix medals to three distinguished US archaeologists – Dr Jack L. Davis and Dr Sharon R. Stocker of Cincinnati …
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Cheque found in archives reflects Byron’s generosity and his influence in the Greek cause
When Lord Byron died in Missolonghi 197 years ago today (19 April, 1824), he was the poet superstar of European letters. His celebrity not only drew world attention to the …
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Israel and Greece sign $1.65 bn record defence deal
Israel and Greece have signed a record-breaking defence procurement deal, their largest yet, at $1.65 billion. Israel’s Defence Ministry said on Sunday the contract, set to run for 22 years, …
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Greece records 2,411 new COVID-19 cases, 837 on ventilators and 67 deaths in the last 24 hours
Greece confirmed 2,411 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 7 of these identified at entry points to the country, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said on …
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Greece reopens ending quarantine for vaccinated and Covid-safe tourists
Greece is ending quarantine for visitors that have been vaccinated or tested negative in an attempt to reopen its tourism industry. Travellers from more than 30 nations, mainly incoming citizens …
Evzones’ photo exhibition heads to Adelaide after success in Melbourne
The photographic exhibition, “The Evzones Collection” by Nick Bourdaniotis will be moving to Adelaide for the weekend of 23 to 25 April after a successful run in Melbourne earlier this …
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Women of the north played their part in 1821 and in the years before
Elisabeth Ypsilantis Elisabeth Ypsilantis, was a Greek aristocrat from Northern Epirus and Moldavia. She was the mother of Alexander Ypsilantis, and was known as the “First Lady of the Friends” …
Poet Solomos’ great unfinished epic to be read, discussed live and online
Dionysios Solomos’ unfinished epic poem, “The Free Besieged” will be at the centre of a reading and discussion by Professor Vrassidas Karalis and Dr Tina Giannoukos presented live and online …
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Greece registered 4,033 new COVID-19 cases
Greece registered 4,033 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 15 of these identified at entry points to the country, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) reported on …
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Former Greek king says his sorrow over Prince Philip’s passing is greater due to their family ties
Former king of Greece Constantine II released a statement of condolences following the death of Prince Philip, his first cousin once removed. He told Associated Press: “Prince Philip was a …