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FYROM referendum: the day after

A week after the referendum held in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) to ratify the agreement with Greece over the name issue, both countries are regrouping, waiting for …

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Amnesty calls for independent investigation on Zak Kostopoulos’ death

Denouncing the “lynching and murder” of Greek queer activist Zak Kostopoulos, human rights NGO Amnesty International called on Monday for a transparent probe to be conducted into the circumstances of …

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Mycenaean era tomb unearthed intact in Peloponnese

An unopened tomb from the early Mycenaean era (circa 1650-1400 BC) has been unearthed by archaeologists in Aidonia, Nemea, Greece. The discovery in the prefecture of Corinth is among the largest …

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Drug addiction and HCV/HIV numbers spike in Athens

The baseline findings of a large‐scale rapid response to an HIV outbreak in people who inject drugs in Athens, Greece: the ARISTOTLE program show that Greece needs to wake up …

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Greece’s National Association of Theologians to boycott new religious studies

The National Association of Theologians (NAT) in Greece have taken it upon themselves to launch a boycott campaign against the new religious studies curriculum. Following the new books’ release NAT has …

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Suspending Greek pension cuts now being discussed by European officials

The chance of pensioners in Greece facing yet another cut to their monthly wages appears to be lessening amid reports leaders of the Eurozone are opening up to the possibility …

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Greece’s population in decline as deaths outweigh births

Greece’s economy may be showing signs of promise, but when it comes to population growth it’s another story entirely. Recently released statistics have revealed that people are dying at an …

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New businesses blooming in Greece

If recent numbers are anything to go by, Greece’s economy seems to be taking a albeit small turn for the better. The establishment and opening of businesses far exceeded the …

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Melbourne and Greece to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice of Mudros

Over the last four years, Australia has commemorated the various stages of the First World War. This year marks the centenary of the end of the war. While the focus …

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THI Australia gives helping hand to remote Greek islands

The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia teamed up with Axion Hellas to support the provision of medical assistance to residents of remote Greek islands, during a visit of volunteer doctors and …

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