Greece
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Food is more expensive in Cyprus and Greece compared to the EU average
The price level of a comparable basket of food and non-alcoholic beverages across the European Union (EU) was twice as high in the most expensive Member State than in the …
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Greek Royal House denies that former king Constantine is in hospital
The former king of Greece, Constantine II, who is also the godfather of the Duke of Cambridge, was reported to have suffered a heart attack. Several media outlets reported that …
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Reversal of Greece’s brain drain a real possibility, experts say
Since the economic crisis hit Greece in 2008, from that year right up to 2016 over 400,000 Greeks have moved abroad in search of opportunity and greater stability. But this …
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Greek President calls for return of Parthenon Sculptures at Acropolis Museum 10th anniversary event
In a special event to celebrate the Acropolis Museum’s10th anniversary on Thursday evening, Greek President Prokopios Pavlopoulos took the opportunity to bring the spotlight to the continued struggled for the repatriation …
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Greece named among Top 10 countries producing renewable energy
When it comes to producing power the environmentally friendly way, Greece is ahead of the game. Greece has been recognised as one of 10 countries in the world that is …
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Greek composer and master bouzouki player, Stelios Vamvakaris has passed away, aged 72
The great Greek composer and bouzouki player, Stelios Vamvakaris passed away on Monday, aged 72. The son of rebetiko legend Markos Vamvakaris was born in Piraeus on 2 March, 1947. …
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Janiszewski and Alexakis head to Athens to give lecture on Hellenic presence in Australia
Sydney-based historian Leonard Janiszewski and photographer Effy Alexakis are heading to Athens this month to give a lecture on the depth and diversity of Australia’s Greek presence. Invited by Australian …
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World’s first permanent sanctuary for rescued dolphins in Greece
Dolphins, among the world’s most fascinating sea creatures, were also the holy animals of the gods Apollo and Poseidon as well as a symbol of friendship and solidarity in ancient …
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Akis Petretzikis breaks Guinness World Record for cooking 3,378 burgers in an hour
Greek celebrity chef Akis Petretzikis broke a Guinness World Record for cooking up 3,378 burgers in an hour. Petretzikis and his team cooked up the record-breaking burgers as part of …
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World’s first Lost Atlantis Museum opens its doors on Santorini
Heading to Santorini? There’s one more thing to add to your must see list – the Lost Atlantis Experience Museum. A private initiative located near the village of Megalohori, it …