Greece
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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 …
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Greece prepares a carefully worded formal request to ‘loan’ the Parthenon Sculptures
Greece is preparing a formal request for the loan of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum for the bicentenary celebrations of Greece’s Independence from Turkish rule. Greek Culture Minister …
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New doco highlights Lesvos’ response to migration crisis: a lesson for the world in philoxenia
The Greeks have given the world many things, from democracy and philosophy to the arts, and even delicious kitchen staples like olive oil and feta cheese. But director Anne Tsoulis …