Greece
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Greece finally gets its first crematorium, situated at Ritsona
The law has allowed for cremations to take place in Greece since 2006 but it is only recently that a crematorium has opened in Ritsona, about 80km north of Athens. …
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The people of Anogeia, Crete, pray for suffering to end in ‘distant Australia’
Anogeia is a village that is no stranger to disasters. Twice in its history it was razed to the ground first by the Turks in 1866 and then in 1944 …
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Idyllic world that draws the stars to Greece
Greece with its fabulous summer weather, sparkling waters and numerous islands has long been a magnet for the rich and famous. 1 TOM HANKS AND RITA WILSON This Hollywood power …
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Fearless Greek Australian Kleanthis Karelis completes 14,000 ft skydive ahead of his 80th birthday
Just shy of his 80th birthday, Greek Australian Kleanthis Karelis has realised one of his dreams, skydiving from 14,000 ft over Jurien Bay in Western Australia. Speaking to Neos Kosmos, …
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People of Trikala show solidarity for Australian bushfire victims
The victims of Australia’s bushfires were remembered in the closing ceremony of the Trikala Christmas theme park recently with a bright show of solidarity on Monday evening. At the theme …
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Greek Orthodox priest gets creative for Epiphany Day, flings cross into sea with fishing rod
To start the week, faithful of the Greek Orthodox church in Greece and across the diaspora celebrated Epiphany Day. As is tradition, Blessing of the Water ceremonies took place, with …
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Greek universities to offer foreign-language courses
Universities in Greece are set to open their doors to even more students with the introduction of foreign-language programs. According to Kathimerini, legislation that is being prepared by the Ministry …
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Greek PM at Tarpon Springs ahead of meeting with US President Donald Trump
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis kicked off the first leg of his three-day visit to the United States in Tarpon Springs where he was warmly welcomed by the Greek community. …
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Actress Erika Broyer dies, aged 77
Actress Erika Broyer, 77, died on Sunday after being hospitalised over the last few weeks in intensive care at a hospital in Athens, suffering from serious health issues related to …
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The first baby of 2020 born on the island of Lesbos to refugees
An Iraqi family of refugees gave birth to the first baby born in 2020 on the island of Lesbos. The baby boy was born in the early hours of 1 …