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Greece to turn clocks back this Sunday
Australia will be nine hours ahead of Greece starting Sunday, October 27, 2024. On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Greece will officially end daylight saving time, in line with European Union …
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Alexander the Great’s tunic possibly discovered in Greece
Archaeologists in Greece have reportedly found what may be the chiton (tunic) of Alexander the Great. The team, led by Antonis Bartziokas from Democritus University of Thrace, found a piece …
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Greece wants Turkish crackdown on migrant smugglers: official
Greece is to ask neighbouring Turkey to crack down harder on gangs trafficking would-be asylum seekers, a senior migration official said on Thursday. “We are not doing enough about migrant …
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Greek sailors extend strike, teachers also protest
Greek sailors on Wednesday said they were extending a two-day strike that has shut down ferry services to the islands by another two days, demanding higher pay. Meanwhile Greek public-school …
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Greek PM deplores worst climate conditions in four decades
Wildfire-plagued Greece has suffered its worst year in terms of climate conditions in four decades in 2024, its prime minister told parliament on Wednesday. The already sun-baked Mediterranean region has …
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Greek sailors begin two-day strike
Greek sailors on Tuesday began a two-day strike to demand a 12 per cent wage hike, shutting down island ferry services nationwide. The sailors’ union PNO is demanding a new …
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Greek student excels at Microsoft World Championship, ranking 9th globally
A young Greek high school student has made his mark on the international stage by ranking 9th globally in the prestigious Microsoft Office Specialist (MOSWC) 2024 championship, putting Greece on …
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Greek tourism revenue down despite more tourists: data
Revenue from Greece’s flagship tourism industry has failed to keep up with arrivals, even during the annual summer crunch that prompted overtourism concerns, Bank of Greece data showed Monday. Non-resident …
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Two dead as migrant boat capsizes off Greek island
A boat carrying undocumented migrants capsized during the night off the Greek island of Samos, leaving two people dead, while 22 were rescued, coast guard officials said Monday. A coast …
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Sharks and rays abundant in Greek waters, 90-year study reveals
The waters surrounding Greece are rich with sharks and rays, according to data collected over the past 90 years by the environmental organisation iSea. The study documented 4,540 instances of …