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Temple of Poseidon at Sounion to become catwalk for Mary Katrantzou’s designs

The ancient Temple of Poseidon at Sounion is set to become a fashion runway. London-based fashion designer Mary Katrantzou is returning to her Greek roots this year, by joining with the not-for-profit …

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Greek passport 6th most powerful in the world according to Henley Passport Index

Greece has once again made it into the top 10 most powerful passports. New research produced by the Henley Passport Index has revealed the Greek passport is the 6th most …

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Airbnb claims to have boosted Greece’s economy by US$1.4 billion in 2018

While Airbnb may continue to face opposition for shaking up the rental market, according to figures released this week by the online rental platform, it has given the Greek economy …

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Designer Vassilios Kostetsos’ new collection inspired by Aphrodite de Milo calls for return of antiquities to Greece

Fashion designer Vassilios Kostetsos got political through his craft this week, when he presented his new Couture 2019-2020 collection ‘Aphrodite de Milo’ in the garden of the Numismatic Museum in …

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Work and Holiday Visa agreement between Greece and Australia swings into effect

The Work and Holiday Visa agreement between Greece and Australia came into effect on 1 July 2019. The agreement makes it easier for young Australians to work and study in …

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New ferry service connects Greek and Turkish mainlands for first time

Mainland Greece and Turkey have officially become connected by ferry for the first time. A special ceremony was held on Sunday at the Turkish port in Çeşme to launch the …

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New airport for Mykonos by 2021 thanks to €25 million Fraport investment

Mykonos is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination each year, and Fraport Greece has announced it will be investing in the island to keep up with demand. Fraport Greece is …

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Electronic platform for primary residence protection in Greece is now online

The electronic platform for protecting primary residences from foreclosure in Greece went online on Monday, July 1. Special Secretary for Managing Private Debt, Fotis Kourmousis, told the Athens Macedonia News …

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Greek island of Santorini has similar make-up to Mars, study finds

The Greek island of Santorini, one of the most popular destinations of Greece, was created following a huge natural disaster 3,600 years ago. One of the largest volcanic eruptions took …

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The who’s who of Greek political parties vying for power in 7 July elections

The calling of snap elections on 7 July did not come as a surprise following the swing away from the Coalition of the Left SYRIZA party in the European and …

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