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Santorini locals will attempt a Guinness World Record on 25 March

A group in Santorini is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for flying the largest ever Greek flag. One of the project organisers, Theodoros Kaloudis told GR Times the …

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US President Joe Biden glad to participate in 25 March, a “joyful anniversary”

US President Joe Biden on Monday sent President Katerina Sakellaropoulou a letter on occasion of Greece celebrating the bicentennial of the 1821 Greek Revolution. “I participate together with the Greek …

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Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis meets with the Greek diaspora of South America

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis participated in a video conference with representatives of Greek communities in South America. Mr Mitsotakis said he was “moved by the Greek flags set behind them, …

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New Whitefield novel keeps focus on Limnos in the 20th Century

Tony Whitefield’s new novel “George’s Café” continues to draw on his close connections to the island of Limnos. His wife, Despina’s family originates from the island and his grandfather Henry …

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Prince Charles to visit Athens for Greek Independence Day amidst Covid-19 surge

The prince of Wales and the duchess of Cornwall will pay an official visit to Athens on 24 and 25 March to attend national anniversary events and meet with state …

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Bronze bull figurine found by accident at archaeological site in Olympia (video)

A bronze bull figurine was found during an inspection conducted by a group of scentists from the culture ministry and the Ilia Antiquities Ephorate at the archaeological site of Ancient …

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Greece eases curfew restrictions, reopens parks, provides free Covid tests through pharmacies

Free Covid-19 rapid tests, reopening of parks, archaeological sites and hair salons, and changes in curfew were among the measures announced by the government on Friday, in a live briefing …

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Greece’s FinMin Christos Staikouras’ meeting with the diaspora on Greek economy, double tax and even Nazi war loans

Greece’s Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, asked by the diaspora to showcase what his legacy will be, said: “I have had the chance and the privilege to be the minister of …

Kastellorizo is first of remote Greek islands to have completed vaccinations ahead of tourism season

Kastellorizo has been the first of several Greek islands with fewer than 1,000 residents who have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus ahead of this year’s tourist season. The …

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Diaspora poets invited to contribute work to Naoussa 1821 event

You have just a few days to submit your poem relating to the Greek revolution against Ottoman rule as part of 25 March celebrations in Naoussa that includes works from …

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