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PM Mitsotakis: Border wall to provide sense of security to Greeks at tough times
The construction of a new wall at the Greek-Turkish borders in Evros, NE Greece, “was the least the government could do to provide a sense of security to Greek citizens, …
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National and Kapodistrian University of Athens welcomes undergrad students from 10 countries
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and its School of Philosophy has welcomed 28 students of the first four-year undergraduate program taught in English in a Covid-safe ceremony …
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Greece notes 508 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
Greece confirmed 508 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours and eight new deaths, taking the country’s death toll to 490. There have been 99 deaths recorded from 1-16 October. Health …
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Turkey denies holding Greek Foreign Minister’s plane in the air
Turkey on Thursday denied claims of holding Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias plane in the air before it entered Turkish airspace. Turkey’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hami Aksoy said that this …
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European Council casts spotlight on Turkey’s provocations against Greece and Cyprus
The first of a two-day meeting of the European Council concluded in Brussels on Thursday. The Council’s full agenda included COVID-19 developments in Europe, relations with the United Kingdom (post-Brexit), …
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Lengthy sentences for Golden Dawn members: 500 years in total
The ultra-fascist Golden Dawn party leaders were handed their sentences on Wednesday, ending a historic hearing which took five years to complete. The Athens criminal appeals court handed 13-year imprisonment …
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436 new COVID-19 cases in Greece, 7 deaths, outbreak at Chios centre
Greece confirmed 436 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, and another seven deaths. The National Public Health Organization announced that 63 of the new cases were linked to known clusters …
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Melbourne’s new Greek museum to promote Greek history and culture to the world
Melbourne may become a global centre for the promotion of Greek history and culture with the creation of a new Greek museum that aspires to be one of the best …
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Court rejects Golden Dawn leniency as far-right EU politician visits Athens to condemn judges
The trial of ultra-nationalist Golden Dawn, last week deemed a criminal organisation, was adjourned by the Athens Appeals Court until 11 am on Tuesday morning. The court ruled that there …
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Interactive map to track COVID-19 cases in Greece
An online map allows residents in Greece to add their postal code online to see the measures and virus numbers in their region. Greek Deputy Minister for Civil Protection Nikos …