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Remembering Lavrentis Mahairitsas, one of Greece’s most prolific musicians
Lavrentis Machairitsas, one of the most acclaimed Greek songwriters and performers died in his sleep on Monday, at the age of 62. The artist, who suffered a heart attack during …
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Dardalis Archives casts spotlight on extraordinary Greek immigrants in talk by Dr Dimitri Gonis
Three Greek pioneers of the diaspora will be the focus of Dr Dimitri Gonis talk at the Greek Centre on Wednesday 18 September. The lecture will focus on the lives …
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Driver shoots at tourist bus in Athens after argument over priority rules
A car driver in central Athens shot a tourist bus at 7pm on Monday night (local time). The incident happened following a quarrel over priority rules. The bus had an …
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‘Aegean Sea should be completely visible to Greek authorities 24/7’
Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias sent a clear message to Turkey “to stop the provocations, to stop acting in disarray, to stop violating sovereign rights and the sovereignty of the …
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Postal vote for Greeks abroad will be ready by mid-October
Greek citizens who do not live permanently in Greece will no longer have to travel back to the country during elections in order to cast their votes. Greek Interior Minister …
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Greek singer Lavrentis Machairitsas has passed away, aged 63
Acclaimed Greek musician Lavrentis Machairitsas passed away on Monday, aged 63. The singer suffered a heart attack during his sleep. He was transferred to the hospital of Volos, his home …
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American killed in car crash in Greece makes life-changing surgery possible for eight people
The family of an American tourist who sustained severe head injuries in a car accident in Greece and died, has given the gift of life through their heartbreaking loss. The …
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Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis would not enlarge electorate by giving expats the right to vote
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the nation during the annual PM’s press conference at the 84th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). “Greece will be the pleasant surprise of the Eurozone,” …
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Two intact Mycenaean tombs unearthed in Nemea
Two intact chamber tombs dating from 1400-1200 BC have been unearthed at the Mycenaean cemetery of Aidonia near Nemea. Discovered last month, one of the tombs had its roof still …
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Greek-Dutch relations show promise for Greece’s economic growth
Talks between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte this week showed promise for Greece’s continued growth. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday at The …