Greece
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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 …
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Greece and Cyprus seek EU sanctions against Turkey following reports of drilling off Cyprus
Greece and Cyprus are taking action against Turkey following escalating tensions in the eastern Mediterranean following Ankara’s admission that it has started illegally drilling for gas west of Cyprus. The …
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PETA activists protest against mistreatment of Santorini’s donkeys
Animal rights activists in the United States held a rally outside the building of the Greek Embassy in Washington. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) staged the …
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Tourists find Balkan green lizard in their suitcase after holiday to Greece
Holidaymakers from Bridgend found a 20cm lizard in their luggage after returning home from Greece. The creature had made its way into their suitcase while they were packing to leave …
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‘Macedonia Timeless’ campaign violating Prespes Agreement corrects its error
A tourism campaign for North Macedonia clearly violating the Prespes Agreement sparked media controversy this week. The promotional tourism website, using the motto ‘Macedonia Timeless’, supplies information to prospective visitors, …