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Turkey condemned by EU leaders for ‘illegal actions’
Turkey has come under fire from leaders of the European Union, who during a meeting in Brussels on Thursday condemned the country for its aggression towards Greece and Cyprus. In …
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First crematorium in Greece to be up and running in 2019
The construction of Thessaloniki’s first crematorium is well underway at the First Municipal Cemetery in Thermi. On Wednesday during a tour of ongoing municipal initiatives the port city’s mayor, Yiannis …
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Tsipras invited to visit Russia
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has been invited by Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Moscow. The invitation followed a congratulatory call from the Greek PM to Putin on Thursday …
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Greece: a travel destination in demand
Crisis or not, with the European summer approaching Greece’s popularity as a travel destination is continuing to grow, with the country expected to achieve a new record of arrivals in …
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation signs €250 million healthcare deal with Greece
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has signed a healthcare agreement with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) to build a hospital, and to improve resources of existing facilities. The deal was …
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Greek female pilot excels in multinational military excercise
When the Hellenic Airf Force announced the plan to host the ‘Iniochos 2018’ joint military excercise, from 13 to 23 March, it set as objective “to provide realistic operational training …
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Ivan Savvidis linked to arson attacks
Days after the owner of PAOK FC, Ivan Savvidis, was charged with disciplinary violations for entering the field carrying a gun, during a football game, the Russian-Greek tycoon’s name was …
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Changes in religion lessons unconstitutional, says Greek state council
Greece’s Council of State came up with a new ruling on Tuesday (local time) deeming the changes made by former education minister Nikos Filis in religion lessons unconstitutional, opposing “Article 16 of the …
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A Greek named the best pilot in NATO
Pilot Vasilis Kalogeridis has been named NATO’s best pilot according to a voting amongst his peers. The Squadron leader achieved this high distinction following his participation in the Tactical Leadership Program …
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Turkish citizens violate borders, in state of intoxication
Four heavily intoxicated men tried to pass the Greek – Turkish border overnight and enter Greek territory. Three out of them were arrested on the Turkish side of the border, …