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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 …
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Greek Parliament votes on bill to protect rights of British citizens after Brexit
A bill was brought into Greek Parliament to protect the residence status and rights of current and future British citizens of Greece on Friday. Greece’s Alternate Foreign Affairs Minister Miltiades …
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North Macedonian PM Zoran Zaev resigns following EU snub
North Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev handed in his resignation on Friday just three months ahead of the country heading to the polls. A caretaker Cabinet has been set up …
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Greece, Cyprus and Israel sign EastMed agreement to create pipeline of geostrategic importance
The leaders of Greece, Cyprus and Egypt have signed the basic agreement for the construction of one of the largest pipelines of natural gas. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Cypriot President …
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Renovated historic synagogue in Trikala defaced by vandals
Vandals have defaced a recently renovated synagogue in central Greece with anti-Semitic slogans. The Central Jewish Council of Greece (KIS) said the painted messages were “abusive slogans of anti-Semitic hatred”. …