Greece
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Greece’s refugee crisis, a ‘hard’ but not ‘impossible’ equation
“What we are dealing with at the moment is not really a migration or refugee problem. It is a conscious attempt by Turkey to use migrants and refugees as geopolitical …
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Greece COVID-19 update: Death toll rises to 13
So far the reported number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Greece stands at 530, with 35 adding up more than 24 hours ago, acording to Greekofficials. The death toll has …
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Greek hospitals move one step closer to Coronavirus treatment by discovering a mechanism that leads to pneumonia
A discovery by the Hellenic Group for the Study of Sepsis in Serious Illness, through research conducted at the Attikon Hospital laboratories, opens up a new window for the treatment …
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Greece presents 10-bln-euro coronavirus-fighting fund and shuts down hotels
Greece has unleashed a support package totalling 10 biillion euros and including the extension of an 800-euro supplement to more people. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis presented the plans to …
Regional dishes add to the flavours of Greece’s vibrant cuisine
Greeks hold 25 March with double reverence as a reminder of Greek independence from Ottoman rule and to celebrate the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. Along with the reenactments, parades …
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Solidarity with refugees can’t survive on compassion in crisis-stricken societies of Greece and Italy
Encouraged by Turkey, refugees and forced migrants have once more been arriving at the Greek-Turkish border in recent weeks, hoping to reach northern Europe and begin a new life. The …
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‘We are at war’, says Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and says more measures will be necessary
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the nation on Tuesday. He said that personal responsibility and government measures were equally important in the “war with an enemy that is invisible …
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Greek police arrest 127 people for breaking quarantine rules
The Greek police force has arrested at least 127 people for breaking nationwide quarantine rules that were implemented last weekend. The police announcement notes that 48 of these were in …
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Church of Greece suspends daily church services and advises the elderly to stay home
The Greek Orthodox Church of Greece decided to suspend daily church services except for its Sunday morning liturgy in order to contain the spread of coronavirus. Infectious disease spokesman Sotiris …
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Empty streets of Mykonos and other tourist hotspots bodes ill for summer
In Mykonos, the popular tourist island appeared deserted over the weekend with the residents heeding government measures to close bars and restaurants and to stay at home. There have been …