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Thousands protest in Lesvos, among the issues overcrowded refugee camps
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was confronted by protesters on his visit to Lesvos this week for the 14th Regional Conference on Production and Reconstruction in the North Aegean. On …
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An opera with no technical enhancements to be held on Delos island
In what has been described as the most important opera event of 2018 acclaimed composer and and artistic director of Greece’s National Theater Thodoris Abatzis has chosen the ancient theater of …
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A call to arms for sustainable tourism
Imagine being in Santorini, perched on a balcony in Oia overlooking the cliff, a glass of asirtiko in hand, waiting to see what is, arguably, the most photographed sunset in …
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OECD sees a return to growth for Greece, but only with more reforms
First the good news; the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) confirms that Greek economy is on the way to recovery, and a return to growth for the country …
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Ionian islands connected with new ferry line
A long overdue demand of both residents of the Ionian Islands and tourists became a reality today, with the launch of a new passenger ferry route connecting the islands for …
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Athens begins its tenure as 2018 World Book Capital
Athens may be the birthplace of democracy, and the cradle of the western culture, but since monday, the city is also the World Book Capital. This comes as part of …
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Turkish hackers threaten to throw Greeks ‘into the sea’
Turkish hackers have threatened Greek nationals, claiming that if they do not heed their warning that they will be thrown “into the sea”. Identifying themselves as ‘Akıncılar’, meaning ‘raiders’, the …
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As tension between Greece and Turkey simmers down, Athens adopts cautious stance
When Nikos Kotzias omitted to brief journalists after his lengthy meeting with the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Friday, his omission did not go unnoticed. The meeting took place …
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A visa odyssey with no end in sight
“I know a lot of people have been working towards this agreement. I think the only thing I have to do right now is make sure that it’s passed through …
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New rail line project connecting six northern Greek and Bulgarian ports on track
An exciting Sea2Sea initiative is set to link six ports across northern Greece and Bulgaria with a high-speed railway. The project is estimated to cost €3.7 billion and a study …