Greece
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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 …
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Greece’s deadliest COVID-19 record with 71 deaths, no Polytechnic anniversary and mink cullings
Greece confirmed 1,698 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, of which 25 were identified at the country’s entry points, according to the National Public Health Organization (EODY). The country also marked …
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Coronavirus deaths in Greece exceed 1000
Greece has recorded 1035 deaths at the time of this article was written. By the end of Saturday, there were 2835 new cases, along with 38 new deaths authorities announced …
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Greece hopes to lure professionals and reverse the brain drain with 50 per cent tax slash
Greece is working to draw professionals to move to the country and reverse the crisis-era brain drain – and it’s promising that half of their income will be tax-free. Alex …