Greece
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Acclaimed producer Sophie Xeon dies at Athens home, “following a sudden accident”
Tributes flow on social media for Sophie Xeon, the 2018 Grammy-nominee who died, aged 34, in Athens. The Scottish producer and musician had been living in the Greek capital, with …
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Greece battling 45% increase in Attica infections with stricter lockdown
A further 795 new COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths were reported on Saturday in Greece, the first day stricter lockdown measures came into effect. The update brings the total of …
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Sokratis settles on Olympiacos with Liverpool offering last-minute deal
Over the last few months, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, the former Arsenal FC, defender has led everyone on a merry dance speculating as to which which changing room he will rest finally …
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Greek actresses accuse George Kimoulis of workplace bullying
A number of actresses have spoken out against abuse they faced when working with popular actor/director George Kimoulis, who is being accused of psychological and verbal abuse by women he …
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Online sports management conference in Greece draws leading speakers around the world
Greece hosted a unique three-day sports management conference online last week that included 20 world-class speakers in the field and over 450 participants from 23 countries. Also taking part in …
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India confers its highest civilian award on Greek academic
The Embassy of India in Athens awarded its highest civilian honour, the prestigious Padma Shri Award, to noted Greek Indologist Professor Nicholas Kazanas for his distinguished service in literature and …
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2021 ATP Cup Schedule with Greece pitted up against Australia
The 2021 ATP Cup Schedule has been released and 12 countries, including Greece, will play for the trophy from 2-6 February. The tournament dates have been pushed back by a …
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Greece signs deal for 18 French Rafale fighter jets
Greece and France have signed a $2.8-billion agreement for the purchase of 18 Rafale fighter jets for the Greek air force in Athens this week. With this deal, Greece will …
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Greece confirms another 842 new cases with restrictions continuing as progress is slow
Greece confirmed 842 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours with 13 identified at entry points in the country. There were another 21 coronavirus-related deaths recorded overnight, bringing the total number …
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Archbishop Ieronymos II describes Islam as a political ideology and not a religion
The Archbishop of Athens and all of Greece, Ieronymos II, separated spirituality from Islam, describing it as a mere political ideology that intends to wage war. He went on to …