Greece
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New European Central Bank boss Lagarde impressed with Greek recovery
The recently appointed president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, said that she was impressed by Greece’s growth rates and its fiscal position. Ms Lagarde spoke about Greece’s …
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Antonis Diamataris’ heartfelt words as he hands over portfolio for Greeks abroad
Antonis Diamataris handed over his portfolio to the new Deputy Foreign Minister for Greeks Abroad Kostas Vlasis. He posted a photo of the handover on social media with heartfelt words …
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288 Greek lawmakers said ‘yes’ to voting rights for Greeks abroad
Greek Parliamentarians debated the bill on the voting rights of Greeks abroad from their place of residence on Wednesday until late into the evening. They finally voted the bill in …
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It’s “the economy, stupid” for Greeks in EU-wide poll, not climate change
While the rest of European Union expressed concern about climate change, 46 per cent of Greeks are more concerned about economic issues and want their European Parliament representatives to adopt …
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Turkey deports Greek-Australian national suspected of being a member of Islamic State
A woman, 50, suspected of being a member of the Islamic State was deported by Turkey back to Greece as part of a program to extradite “foreign terrorist fighters”. The …
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Greece’s population is in decline
Greece’s population has been dropping since 2011, which was the first year when a negative birthrate was recorded since 1944. Obstetrician/gynaecologist Stefanos Chandakas, the founder and CEO of HOPEgenesis, a …
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Greece swims its way up the ranks at European short-course championships
Greece was one of the major movers up the rankings at the 25th European Short Course Championships in Glasgow which finished yesterday. When the dust had settled on the competition …
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Greek police on manhunt for murderers of woman outside her holiday home
Greek police are investigating the murder of a woman on Sunday morning at Agios Theodoroi, a seaside town 12km east of Corinth. The attack took place outside the holiday house …
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Meet Kostas Vlasis, the new minister representing Greeks abroad
Dr Kostas Vlasis, New Democracy MP in the regional unit of Arcadia, Peloponnese, has been appointed the new Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister responsible for Greeks Abroad following the resignation of …
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Expat Greeks are a great asset for the country when it is challenged, says Greek Interior Minister Takis Theodorikakos
Greek Interior Minister Takis Theodorikakos said the Greek government “did all that could be done,” to see the implementation of voting rights to expat Greeks from their place of residence. …