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Greece says ‘bilateral’ migrant deals ‘lead nowhere’ amid Italy-Albania accord
Greece said Wednesday that it would push for a “European solution” to migrant arrivals on the continent, saying that “bilateral accords will lead nowhere”. “Nobody can tackle this problem alone,” …
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Greece badly behind marine conservation targets: ecology groups
Greek marine protection groups warned Wednesday that the country was badly failing its conservation targets despite government promises. A joint statement signed by nine groups including WWF and Greenpeace said …
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New Greek stamp series celebrates global Hellenic icons
Four Greek Diaspora have been honoured with the International Foundation for Greece – IFG Awards – for their contribution to promoting Hellenic achievements. Greece’s postal service, the Hellenic Post, has …
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Toddlers among 4 dead in migrant boat sinking: Greek coastguard
Two infant boys were among four people who died in a migrant boat sinking near the Greek Aegean island of Kos, the coastguard said late Tuesday. Two women also died …
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Buried Nazi past haunts Athens on liberation anniversary
A brass sculpture of a naked man being garrotted, a monument evoking prison bars and a sign are the only hints this sleepy central Athens street once housed the Gestapo’s …
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Androulakis: ‘Today, there are no winners or losers. The winner is PASOK’
Newly elected PASOK-KINAL President Nikos Androulakis delivered a unifying message to all within PASOK, as well as an invitation to citizens disillusioned with the current government policies, during his victory …
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Athens marks 80th anniversary of Liberation from Nazi Occupation
The City of Athens commemorated the 80th anniversary of the city’s liberation from Nazi forces with a series of solemn events, including the raising of the Liberation Flag at the …
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Concert for Tempi victims: Panathenaic Stadium shaken by powerful tribute
Thousands gathered at the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro) for a memorial concert honouring the victims of the tragic train collision in Tempi. The crowd, united in voice and spirit, sang “Andromeda,” …
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Pilgrims in hospital after eating wild mushrooms on Mount Athos
A group of Romanian pilgrims visiting Mount Athos in Greece had to make a trip to the hospital after they got food poisoning from eating wild mushrooms during a hike. …
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Greece creates ‘FBI-style’ organised crime unit amid mob murder spree
Greece has created an “FBI-style” police unit to combat organised crime after a raft of gangland killings, its police minister said this week. The “new service” was launched to fight …