Greece
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Greek PM Mitsotakis and Turkish President Erdogan speak on the phone
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke on the phone on Friday. Government sources state that the discussion was focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and …
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US State Department Support calls for Turkey to respect Hagia Sophia as a UNESCO World Heritage site
Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni has been started an awareness campaign to inform foreign nations on Turkish aspirations for Hagia Sophia. In a letter sent to delegations of UNESCO …
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Remembering Kassiani Raftopoulos, a life lived to the fullest
Kassiani was born on the island of Ithaca, in the northern village of Platrithia, on 15 May 1930. She was the youngest of five children of the Stamelatou family, including …
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The Hellenic Initiative grants an additional $35,000 to aid Greek homeless support services
The Hellenic Initiative Australia (THI) has pledged $35,000 over 12 months to the Emfasis Foundation based in Athens. This is the third year that THI Australia is supporting the Mobile …
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Greek study shows power of ancient drug over COVID-19 symptoms
The trial of an ancient drug, colchicine, by a Greek medical team at Attikon Hospital in Athens, is proving effective in treatment for people suffering from COVID-19 and was of …
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Bogus Greek doctor charged with the deaths of two children
The bogus doctor, 47, whose fake credentials allegedly lead to the death of two children and an older man was jailed following his deposition. He appeared before the magistrate on …
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Museum anniversary sparks new call for return of Parthenon Marbles
With the Acropolis Museum marking its 11th anniversary, Greece has renewed the call for Britain to return the Parthenon Marbles that are housed in the British Museum. Greek culture minister …
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Greek bogus doctor who preyed on church-goers was arrested after real doctor raises alarm
A Greek bogus doctor, known by the pseudonym Nicholaos Kontos, was arrested in Athens on charges of manslaughter and fraud this week after allegedly fabricating medical qualifications. He has allegedly …
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Suzanne Eaton’s murder inquest concludes so trial can begin
The inquest on the murder of American biologist Suzanne Eaton in Crete last year has been officially concluded. Pantelis Zellios, 27, who confessed to killing her will now stand trial. …
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Papastergiadis to address to Delphi Economic Forum on Thursday evening online
COVID-19 got in the way of Bill Papastergiadis addressing the Delphi Economic Forum directly in Greece but as with the most of the world, life carries on electronically and the …