Greece
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‘My Greek Odyssey’ returns to Australian TV with an ode to Serifos and Milos
One of the most popular television shows in Australia My Greek Odyssey, is about to kick off and expected to attract a large number of Australian viewers to the beauty …
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Most Greeks still blame migraines on evil eye
According to a study conducted by the Society for Headache and Migraine Patients in Greece, it appears that the majority of the country’s citizens still believe that the ‘mati’, most …
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Greece’s wildfire death-toll raised to 99
It has been over a month but for the people affected by the Attica wildfires back in July, the ordeal is not over. One more hospitalised victim gave into their …
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Acropolis museum ranked ahead of Louvre
TripAdvisor’s annual Travelers Choice Awards for museums this year has the Acropolis Museum land just ahead of Paris’ jewel, the Louvre. The 2018 list still sees Musee d’Orsay in first place, …
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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 …