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254 new coronavirus cases in Greece, 2 deaths

The Greek authorities confirmed 254 new cases of coronavirus on Friday and two deaths. Twenty incidents were located during checks at the country’s entrance gates, 98 in the Attica region, …

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10 things to know about 15 August

1. The Dormition. The Dekapentavgoustos on the Greek Orthodox calendar celebrates the Feast of Dormition of the Theotokos which marks the falling asleep or “kimisis” of the Virgin Mary. The …

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EU Council discusses Turkish provocations

Greece and Cyprus called for the EU member states to condemn Turkey over provocations in the Eastern Mediterranean on Friday. During the online video conference there were no immediate conclusions, …

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New Greek-Turkish problems in old disputes in the Aegean

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Greece would pay a “heavy price” if Turkey’s gas exploration vessel in the eastern Mediterranean is attacked. “We have told Greece if you attack …

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Turkey ramps up provocations in the East Mediterranean as Greece garners international support

Turkish research vessel Oruc Reis re-entered Greece’s continental shelf on Thursday, moving westward, accompanied by Turkish warships. Greek armed forces are on high alert, observing movements while diplomatic manoeuvres are …

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262 COVID-19 cases and two deaths in Greece, highest count since pandemic began in the country

Greece confirmed 262 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, its highest tally since the start of the pandemic in the country following the first case which surfaced in late February. From …

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Greek leader points to illegality of Turkish action and garners international support as Oruc Reis enters Cyprus EEZ

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis appeared in a televised public address on Wednesday on the escalation of tension in the East Mediterranean. “Greece is not a country to threaten others …

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Greeks accused of pushing refugee vessels towards Turkey

German navy personnel say Greeks have refused to let refugee vessels land in Greece and pushed them back in the direction of Turkish waters. They say they have observed several …

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Tensions rise again over undersea fossil wealth

Turkey is in disputes with Greece, Cyprus and Egypt over gas and oil deposits under the eastern Mediterranean. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, wants to mediate, as she did once before …

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Greek Architectural project wins global award

The unique subterranean abode of two summer homes in Greece, the Nonagriam twins, was the favourite amongst the thousands of entries from across the globe, that won the international architectural …

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