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Turkey opposes to Greece’s mufti retirement status
Turkish Foreign Ministry’s Hami Aksoy is pushing Greece to “re-examine” a provision voted by Parliament that expects Muslim religious leaders (muftis) to retire at age of 67. The muftis have …
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Protocycladic archaeological discovery on Kythnos island sheds light on era
A huge habitation on Kythnos island has been uncovered allowing archaeologists to obtain valuable information on Greece’s history stretching from the Protocycladic era until the 7th-8th century AD. The site …
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Greece releases Turkish servicemen arrested for illegally crossing border
Two Turkish soldiers arrested for entering Greece illegally on Sunday have been released from custody, reports The Associated Press (AP). Following their release, the Turkish army issued an official statement …
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Tsipras presents ‘vision’ for post-bailout Greece
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras presented a “vision” for Greece in the post-bailout period, during the annual state-of-the-economy speech given by Greek premiers at the opening of the International Trade …
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Police clash with protesters rallying against FYROM deal in Thessaloniki
Thousands of Greeks took to the streets of Thessaloniki on Saturday to protest over the deal with neighbouring Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) that will see it renamed as …
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Austerity takes a toll on Greek people’s health and sees mortality rate soar
A scientific study published in British medical journal The Lancet reveals a rapid increase in mortality rates and overall health deterioration among Greece’s population since the offset of the economic …
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Sinead McNamara called her family ‘in tears’ over brawl with crew member moments before she was found dead
The mystery around a young Instagram model and influencer from Australia who has died in Greece, continues, with information around the incident coming forward all through the week. Sinead McNamara, …
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Conde Nast Traveller names Greek islands best destination in the world
Tourism is at an all time high this year in Greece with the number of arrivals reaching record levels at both the country’s major airports and ports. The annual Condé Nast …
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FYROM companies may lose right to label their products as ‘Made in Macedonia’, Zaev admits
One of the details of the agreement between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia was clarified this week, when FYROM’s Prime Minister, Zoran Zaev admitted that his country …
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Greek government legislates mandatory collective bargaining in four industries
In what is seen as a cautious roll back of the widely unpopular labour market reforms implemented as part of the bailout program, Greece’s government legislated the mandatory application of …