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The Yiouroukoi: A lost carnival tradition from Agia Paraskevi, Lesvos
One of Greece’s forgotten neo-pagan Carnival traditions is that of the “yiouroukoi” in the picturesque village of Agia Paraskevi, nestled in central Lesvos. The peculiar attire and antics of the …
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Greeks celebrate carnival on great ‘Ghost Night’
The clanking of cowbells signals the arrival of the ghost of Amfissa, as a sound system spits out the cries of ferocious beasts and crowds of carnival-goers brandish smartphones. In this …
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Clean Monday long weekend a ‘dress rehearsal’ for Greek tourism destinations
With bookings reportedly at very high levels, the long weekend ending on Clean Monday, which begins the Orthodox period of Lent, followed by a second long weekend ending on the …
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Greek PM travelling with Italian, Belgium counterparts and EU chief to Egypt this weekend
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and the leaders of Italy, Greece and Belgium head to Egypt this weekend with the aim of replicating deals already sealed with Tunisia, Mauritania …
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Greek opposition chief halts duties for military service
The head of Greece’s main opposition party, Syriza on Friday took a temporary break from his duties to begin his mandatory military service. Stefanos Kasselakis reported to the central town …
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Greece reveals Olympic Flame Ceremony cast and costumes ahead of Paris 2024 Games
During the unveiling event held at the Hellenic Olympic Committee, Greece revealed a series of updates for the upcoming Olympic Flame-lighting ceremony at Ancient Olympia. The ceremony, scheduled for next …
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Over 90 migrants land on Greek island: coastguard
Greek authorities said Wednesday 91 migrants landed on Gavdos, a Mediterranean island that has become a gateway to the EU for African asylum seekers in recent months. “The Crete port authorities …
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Athens named Europe’s top city-break destination at World Travel Awards 2024
Athens has been crowned Europe’s Leading City-break Destination at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2024, held in Berlin. The honour was accepted by Ioannis Georgizas, CEO of the Company of …
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Greek leaders condemn youth mob heckling of trans duo
Greece’s prime minister and president on Monday condemned a mob heckling of two transgender people in Thessaloniki that came after a landmark same-sex wedding law, and sparked several arrests. Thessaloniki …
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Contradictory findings presented by New Democracy and SYRIZA on Tempe train tragedy
The findings from New Democracy and SYRIZA have both drawn unique conclusions regarding the Tempe train crash last year, with the governing party suggesting railway regulations were violated while SYRIZA …