Greece
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Greek airport authorities to target passengers for testing using ‘barcodes’
Greece had initially conducted random testing of incoming travellers according to ‘green’ and ‘red’ countries, however will now revert to targeted testing. Travellers will now receive barcodes after filling out …
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Greece opens clubs, casinos, cinemas and other facilities to public as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted
Greece is reopening more businesses and activities that had been shut down during COVID-19 restrictions. Casinos, concerts, conferences and trade fairs will operate from Monday. Children will also be able …
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Greece 2021: Hellenic diaspora urged to honour Greece’s 200 years of independence
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Konstantinos Vlasis and Chair of ‘Greece 2021’ committee, Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki issued a joint statement urging Greek Diaspora to participate in the bicentennial Greece 1821-2021 commemorations. …
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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 …