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Greece charges migrant following his son’s drowning near Samos
In what could be precedent-setting court case, the Hungarian based news agency Remix News reported that Greek authorities have charged an Afghan man over the death of his son after …
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‘Greece should not become a low-cost investment destination’
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday that Greece needs to become attractive to investors in more ways than just low labour costs. In a report on developing the …
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Greece’s Culture Ministry approves reconstruction of French Pier, an emblem of mining industry in Lavrion
A plan for the restoration of the French Pier at the port of Lavrio, SE Attica by the National Technical University of Athens (the Polytechnic) was unanimously approved by the …
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Hellenic Initiative Australia launches Winter Appeal for Greece to help the most vulnerable
With Greece experiencing an aggressive second wave of COVID-19 as winter starts to bite, The Hellenic Initiative Australia (THIA) has launched its Winter Appeal for Greece to buy basic necessities …
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Greek ‘tragedy’ with triple-digit daily coronavirus deaths
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, Greece has confirmed a triple-digit number of deaths for the 24 hours to Saturday. The record daily death toll of …
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Mikis Theodorakis’ daughter, Margarita, says “there is no food or hot water” in their house
Legendary Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis’ daughter has publicly come out to showcase the economic difficulties her family is facing. Margarita Theodorakis said the state is to blame for the dire …
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Greece confirmed 3,209 new COVID-19 cases, 60 deaths
Greece confirmed 3,209 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, and another 60 deaths. Greece’s Ηealth Minister Vasillis Kikilias outlined the government’s plan for the vaccination of the country’s …
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Greek protesters ignore coronavirus-related ban against 17 November commemoration
Police used tear gas and water cannons on protesters who gathered to commemorate the anniversary of the 17 November 1973 student uprising against the Greek military dictatorship. The Citizen Protection …
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Microsoft’s $1 billion investment set to accelerate Greece’s digital transformation
Last month, Microsoft President Brad Smith joined Greek PM Kyariakos Mitsotakis at the New Acropolis museum to announce the tech giant’s $1billion investment to create a digital data centre region …
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17 November, 1973: Polytechnic Uprising, with 2,159 new COVID-19 cases, 59 deaths and ban on gatherings
The 17 November marks the 47th anniversary since the students’ uprising at the Athens Polytechnic. Every year a march is held from the Polytechnic to the American Embassy to commemorate …