Greece
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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 …
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Cyclists start to take advantage of Grand Walk of Athens routes
Cyclists as well as pedestrians are benefitting from the introduction of the Grand Walk of Athens that will bring about a three-month ban on traffic in the city centre. This …
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Greece opens borders, but also notes unrelated spike in COVID-19 infections
Greece recorded 55 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday in the highest number of cases in a single day. Most of the infections were in the prefectures of Rodopi and Xanthi …
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Go ahead for building demolition marks start of old Athens airport development
After years of wrangling the proposed demolition of five buildings in the abandoned Hellinikon International Airport complex on October 31, mark the first steps in the redevelopment of the site …
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GCM history and culture series resumes online with COVID-19 nuanced talk
Not ones to break tradition even with a certain pandemic in the way, the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) celebrates a decade of presenting Greek History and Culture Seminars with …