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Mykonos and bars around Greece flout rules as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted
Authorities ordered the shutting down of a popular beach bar on the island of Mykonos for 60 days after social distancing rules were flouted. Ftelia, the famous resort, has been …
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Greek Orthodox church warns against yoga, Rotarians and Lions clubs
The Holy Synod of the Church of Greece ruled on Tuesday that yoga has no place in the life of Christians. Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens headed the meeting which discussed …
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Ultra rich keen on Greek properties despite COVID-19 slowdown
The economic slowdown that COVID-19 regulations have inflicted on the Greek economy did not put off the super-rich interested in buying luxury properties in Greece. The Greek daily Kathimerini quoted …
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Applications open for BA scholarships to top Athens Uni
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is offering six Merit Scholarships worth €10,000 each, to successful applicants who want to take part in its Bachelor of Arts program in …
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Vale Amalia Megapanou, from society girl to glamorous first lady to Konstandinos Karamanlis
Greek author Amalia Megapanou, the former wife of the late Greek statesman Konstantinos Karamanlis, died aged 91. Born in Athens in 1929, she was the daughter of Anastasios Kanellopoulos and …
Ancient chapter is added to the Lemnos story in a novel by Aussie academic and writer
Whether it is Lemnos or Limnos, the north Aegean island has a certain significance to Australian history as a place of rest and support for Anzac forces engaged in the …
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The Hellenic Initiative Australia announces collaboration with Doctors of the World Greece
Over 2,800 disadvantaged individuals will benefit from The Hellenic Initiative Australia (THI Australia) new collaboration with Doctors of the World Greece (MdM Greece) which will provide access to public health …
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Greece will pay for accommodation of COVID-19 infected tourists
Greece’s Government Spokesman Stelios Petsas told the local press that Greece will pay for the accommodation of tourists who test positive for COVID-19 during their visit. Tourists will stay at …
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Greece prepares to ship saffron to China
Greece is about to export its first shipment of red saffron to China over the coming days. Vasilis Mitsopoulos, President of the Kozani Saffron Producers Cooperative, said on Monday that …
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Greece’s tourism sector drops VAT as part of efforts for tourism relief
Greece’s tourism sector, especially places serving food and beverages, are set to get relief with the decision to decrease Value Added Tax (VAT). The conservative New Democracy government of Greece …