Greece
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Alternate plans discussed for Olympic flame if there is a coronavirus outbreak
The Greek Olympic Committee said it had discussed with government alternative plans for holding the ceremony for the lighting of the Olympic Flame in the event of an outbreak of …
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Acclaimed Greek poet Kiki Dimoula dies at 88
Famous Greek poet Kiki Dimoula passed away before 6pm on Saturday after being hospitalised for 20 days. An esteemed member of the Academy of Athens, she died at the age …
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Greek citizens quarantined over Covid-19, repatriated
Two Greek passengers who were aboard the cruise ship ‘Diamond Princess’ that was quarantined following Covid-19 (coronavirus as renamed by WHO) fears have been returned to Greece. “Following concerted action …
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US exempts some Greek farm products from EU tariff list
The maintenance of US tariff exemptions on some Greek farm products was welcomed by the Greek-American Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. The Greek products were exempted from tariffs imposed by …
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Athens mayor vows Omonia Square revamp will be done by month end
The ugrade of the Athens’ iconic Omonia Square is set to be completed by next week said the city’s mayor on social media on Thursday. Mayor Kostas Bakoyiannis said that …
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Greece’s new ambassador presents credentials to the Governor-General
The new ambassador of Greece to Australia, George Papacostas, presented his credentials to the Governor General David Hurley in Canberra on Wednesday. Before coming to Canberra, Mr Papacostas had served …
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Athens gears up for Apokries with a packed carnival programme
For the Apokries carnival, the City of Athens is decking up the city with bursts of colour and streamers and large injections of party cheer and joy with a rich …
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Melina Mercouri the subject for International Women’s Day talk
The Hellenic Women’s Cultural Association – ESTIA is inviting the public to celebrate International Women’s Day with a talk by Professor Maria Koundoura on Greek actress, activist and cultural icon …
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American philhellene photographer made an honorary Greek
Hot on the heels of Tom Hanks, another philhellene, photographer Robert McCabe has been granted honorary Greek citizenship. The Greek Consul-General in Boston in the United States, Stratos Efthymiou, granted …
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Council compromises to temporarily remove ancient mass grave remains
The Greek Central Archaeological Council is to temporarily move the remains of 79 young men shackled at the wrist in a mass grave dating from the 7th Centry BC at …