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Greek ex-transport minister to be investigated over train tragedy
Greece’s parliament voted Thursday to investigate a former transport minister over the country’s worst rail tragedy that left 57 dead in 2023. Government lawmakers approved the probe into the actions …
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Hundreds of Greeks and Europeans repatriated from Israel
European countries on Wednesday repatriated hundreds of their citizens from Israel as its conflict with Iran raged, their respective foreign ministries said. Germany was expected to transport some 200 people …
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Ambassador Duncan visits Australian firefighting teams in Greece
Australian Ambassador to Greece Alison Duncan recently visited the Elefsis Airbase to greet Australian crews supporting Greece’s firefighting efforts. She was welcomed by Airbase Commander Brigadier General Efthymios Simitzis. The …
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Glykeria, Karafotis, Ketime, Danta, and Zazopoulos caught in Israel emergency lockdown
Five popular Greek singers, including Glykeria, Alekos Zazopoulos, Vasiliki Danta, Kostas Karafotis, and Areti Ketime, have been stranded in Israel following the outbreak of a military operation in the region. …
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Greek rail drivers strike over safety concerns
Greek rail drivers on Tuesday held a 24-hour strike to demand sweeping safety improvements, ahead of a parliamentary vote on investigating top officials for the country’s worst train tragedy, a …
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New archaeological discoveries on Ithaca point to worship of Odysseus and early cult activity
For centuries, scholars and archaeologists have been captivated by Homer’s Odyssey, the ancient Greek epic that chronicles the perilous voyage of the cunning and long-suffering hero, Odysseus. While it remains …
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Djokovic to become permanent resident of Greece through golden visa program
Novak Djokovic is reportedly set to move to Athens permanently from September, enrolling in Greece’s Golden Visa residency program, according to Greek media reports. As reported by Proto Thema, Djokovic’s …
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Dr Stella Tsani honoured as one of Europe’s energy pioneers
Dr Stella Tsani has been recognised as this year’s Woman in Energy at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Awards, celebrating her efforts in contributing to the clean energy transition. …
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Australian Ambassador to Greece scales Mount Olympus with family (photos)
The Australian Ambassador to Greece, Alison Duncan, shared a unique and moving experience with her family as they climbed the highest peak of Mount Olympus, the legendary Mytikas, at 2,918 …
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Sunny Greece struggles with solar energy overload
In a field in central Greece that once grew clover and corn, maintenance worker Nikos Zigomitros deftly drives a tractor between rows of solar panels, trimming weeds under a blazing …