Greece
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Manolis Glezos, a hero of the Greek resistance passes away
Manolis Glezos, left-wing politician and resistance fighter during WWII, died from heart failure at the age of 98 in Athens on Monday. While he is most known for hoisting the …
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Unofficial, safe glendi livens up quarantine Saturday night in Athens
“We stay at home but we are not alone” is the motto a neighbourhood in Palaio Faliro in southern Athens has adopted as its own. A DJ living in one …
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Child’s poignant picture reminds us of sacrifices of Greece’s heroes
Despite not being able to participate in this year’s Greek Independence Day parade, students at Alphington Grammar School, who have been learning remotely for the last two weeks, reflected on …
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“Next weeks will be critical” for Greece on coronavirus front
More than 1,000 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Greece, as of the latest update, with 95 new cases recorded and the death toll rising to 32. Sydney-born immunologist Sotiris …
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Aegean Airlines and Hellenic Petroleum offer 10 flights for the transport of medical and pharmaceutical supplies to Greece
Aegean Airlines and Hellenic Petroleum, cooperate and together support the current effort of the Greek State to combat the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis, by operating free cargo flights for the transport …
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Greek refugees in overcrowded camps at risk of Covid-19
Greek refugees on islands are multiplying and vulnerable for coronavirus. Thousands of older people, people with chronic disease, children and pregnant women are currently housed in overcrowded conditions and the …
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Greeks celebrate 25 March national holiday from their balconies – and skies
Coronavirus may have stopped the parades, pomps and pageantry usually associated with the 25 March Greek Independence Day holiday, but it couldn’t stop Greeks from commemorating the special day of …
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Coronavirus in Greece: 743 cases, migrant camps, new bank withdrawal rules and pets
There are 743 coronavirus cases in Greece following the arrival of Greek nationals repatriated from Spain who tested positive to coronavirus. Greek Civil Portection Minister Nikos Hardalias said Tuesday that …
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Greece announces total travel ban with Turkey and UK flight ban
On Monday Greece announced the temporary suspension of all transport links with Turkey and also the suspension of all flights to the United Kingdom. Government spokesperson Aristotelia Peloni told a …
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Greek hotels and coronavirus: Shutdowns with a few exceptions
The Greek Ministry of Tourism announced the suspension of hotel operations to protect staff from the coronavirus pandemic. All year-round hotels shut down from 11pm on Monday, 23 March, and …