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34-year-old Greek fighter jet pilot killed in crash
A Greek fighter jet pilot has been killed after his plane crashed into the central Aegean on Thursday. The 34-year-old, since identified by the Hellenic Air Force as Captain Giorgos …
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The upside of Greece’s brain-drain
It is one of the strongest and more persistent stories forming the narrative in Greece today; the human capital flight, or ‘brain drain’ that has deprived the country from almost …
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Ryanair to reduce domestic services across Greece
Budget airline Ryanair announced on Wednesday that it will be reducing domestic flights across Greece. Representatives have blamed the decision on Fraport Greece for increasing airport charges for the airline. …
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Shocking Greek customs finds include reptiles and sturgeon eggs
With a rise in tourism also comes an increase in customs finds and in 2017 that included the unthinkable. According to statistics published by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue, …
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Albanians largest group to obtain Greek citizenship
According to data from the European Union’s statistics office Eurostat, the largest group of foreign nationals to obtain Greek citizenship in 2016 were Albanians. They came out on top with …
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Greece fires warning shots after Turkish helicopter flies near Greek islet
Greeks troops have reportedly fired warning shots, after a Turkish helicopter flew at low altitude around the perimeter of the Greek islet of Ro. Situated west of Kastellorizo just a …
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Varoufakis admits aspiration to become PM
The next Greek elections may be not be in sight for at least a year, but Yanis Varoufakis stepped in to name himself as a contender for the Prime Minister …
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Access to one of Crete’s most stunning beaches to be restricted
Crete is home to some of Greece’s most beautiful beaches. But with tourism to the island on the rise, Greece is taking measures to avoid congestion and protect the environment. …
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Footage of Greek Easter liturgy becomes viral
For most Greek Orthodox Christians, the most popular time to be in Church is on the night of Holy Saturday, when the Easter Divine Liturgy culminates in celebratory chanting and …
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Uber suspends services in Greece
Ride-sharing service Uber has announced that it will be suspending its licensed services in Greece as of next Thursday. The decision was announced on Thursday in response to new laws …