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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, …
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Government coalition parties reaffirm their ties
The Greek coalition government seemed to be standing on shaky ground this week, with rumors of the right-wing Independent Greeks (ANEL) party threatening to lead the partnership to collapse, due …
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Russian key witness to international money laundering case turns herself in at Athens police station
Russian national Maria Efimova, 36, has handed herself in at the Syntagma Square police station in Athens fearing for her life. The woman, a former bank employee who is considered …
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Missing Archimandrite of Mani, found dead in his car
A search had been underway to find the missing archimandrite Andreas Bolovinos of the Metropolis of Mani since the early hours of Monday, while the local authorities feared for his …
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Thessaloniki holds march to commemorate 50,000 Jews sent to the concentration camps
It was 75 years ago this week when the Nazi forces occupying Greece perpetrated a horrible crime: the deportation of 46,000 Jews from Thessaloniki. The Macedonian capital, Greece’s second largest …
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Trikala becomes first 5G city in Greece
For a small town, Trikala certainly is a city that thinks big. Located in the central Greek area of Thessaly Trikala has been consistently pursuing the status of a ‘smart …
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Dutch supermarket giant makes comeback in Greece
For Greek consumers, the brand Spar has always been associated with the name Veropoulos. The Dutch retail giant has been associated with the iconic grocery stores since 1969, up until …