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British travel blogger lashes out at Greek police who arrested her for indecent exposure
London-based blogger/influencer Adebola Sowemimo states she has experienced “racism at its finest” in Greece. The travel blogger was stunned when she was arrested for indecent exposure and though she had …
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The Hellenic Initiative Provides specialist equipment for Paediatric Trauma Centre on Kythira
The Hellenic Initiative Australia announced it will be providing specialist equipment for the Paediatric Trauma Centre on the island of Kythira, in partnership with Pediatric Trauma Care (Pedtrauma). The upgraded …
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Greek PM heralds “revolutionary” vision for the promotion of Greece’s cultural heritage
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the country’s Ministry of Culture and met with Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Deputy Minister of Sports Lefteris Avgenakis. During the visit, Mr Mitsotakis …
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Angela Gerekou appointed as Greek tourism chief – but will she be the one to tap into Australia’s potential?
A change of guard in the Greek government may have opened new opportunities for tourism to Greece from Australia. The appointment of former actress Angela Gerekou as the new president …
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‘Ktimatologio’ property registry triggers inheritance settlements
The new land registry in Greece, called Ktimatologio, spreads its operating offices all over Greece. Owners of every type of property right must file their deeds of title, contracts, notarial …
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Priests offer unique blessing to end natural disaster unfolding in northern Greece
A unique natural disaster is unfolding in a hilltop forest in northern Greece, due to a destructive species of bark beetles. Kedrinos Lofos, also known as Seich Sou, located close …
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Greek Health Minister sends memo putting smoking ban in indoor public areas into effect
Regional authorities across Greece received a memo with detailed instructions on the strict implementation of the much awaited smoking ban in all indoor public areas. The measure formally went into …
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Tax violations in Greece most common in Corfu and Santorini
Tax evasion continues to be rife in Greece. This was proven by the country’s public revenue authority AADE last month, when for the first month of summer, it sent inspectors …
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Greek Police officer convicted to life for murdering teen gets sentence reduced to 13 years
Special forces police guard Epaminondas Korkoneas, who had previously been convicted to life for the deadly shooting of teenager Alexis Grigoropoulos in downtown Athens back in December 2008, attended an …
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Greek mythology theme park dedicated to 12 Olympian gods in Thessaloniki
A Greek mythology theme park dedicated to the 12 Olympian gods will open its doors on 4 October at the International Exhibition Centre of Thessaloniki. The 2,100 square metre theme …