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Greek lawmakers approve protocol for ‘Republic of North Macedonia’s’ NATO accession

Greek Parliament ratified the NATO accord with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) for its admission into the alliance under its new name, Republic of North Macedonia. NATO members …

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More Greeks turn to Airbnb to boost income

More Greeks have turned to short-term rentals to boost their income as a result of the economic crisis. The 1st BnB Guest Conference in Athens presented findings from an online …

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REPORT: Greece too reliant on fire planes

The Greek university committee of forestry and safety engineering experts presented their report regarding fires in Greece. Created following the tragic July 23 wildfire that swept through the coastal resort …

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Greek Culture Ministry registers itself as official owner of Acropolis

The emblematic Parthenon and its surrounds nearly went down on the Greek registry as belonging to an ‘unknown owner’. Giorgos Dimitriou, head of the company in charge of the land …

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Electric tuk-tuks on their way to Greece

Three-wheeler rickshaws that are commonplace in Asian countries may soon be seen around the streets of Greece as a low-cost alternative means of transport. The electrically-powered vehicles will be presented …

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Legendary bouzouki player Yiannis Polykandriotis dies at 73

Yiannis Polykandriotis, the son of master of rebetiko Theodoros Polykandriotis and brother of composer Thanassis Polykandriotis has passed away at the age of 73. The legendary bouzouki player and music …

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EU health commissioner slams Greek alt. health minister for smoking inside venue

Alternate Health Minister Pavlos Polakis has once again enraged the EU because of his “disregard for legislation banning smoking in public places” as European Commissioner for Health Vytenis Andriukaitis has …

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10 years of Greek financial crisis in one film

BBC2 aired a new documentary on 4 February; in an episode titled ‘Inside Europe — Ten Years of Turmoil’, BBC follows world leaders and European ministers around summits and conferences …

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Photo of angry Dalmatian pelican on Greek frozen lake goes viral

Acclaimed British photographer Guy Edwardes went bird-watching during extreme cold weather conditions in Northern Greece. While on a photo expedition to Lake Kerkini, he came across a flock of Dalmatian …

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Republic of North Macedonia-NATO treaty signed on Wednesday

The Republic of North  Macedonia was welcomed into the North Atlantic Alliance during a ceremony held for the signing of the NATO treaty on 6 February. Representatives from 29 countries …

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