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80-year-old driver arrested in Thessaloniki for driving wrong way

An 80-year-old driver has been arrested for driving in the wrong direction along a highway in northern Greece. The incident took place late on Wednesday, when the elderly driver entered …

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Greek government legislates to secure employment for civil servants under temporary contracts

One of the longest – standing and most debated issues affecting governance and the economy in Greece came in the spotlight on Wednesday, when the Tsipras government introduced legislation that …

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Migrant living conditions in Greece condemned by NGOs

Nine human rights and humanitarian organisations have set out to remind the Greek government of the thousands of men, women and children trapped on the Greek islands. They released a …

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Greek counter-terrorism squad arrests five suspected of neo-Nazi group involvement

Five men have been arrested by Greece’s counter-terrorism squad under suspicions of participating in a far-right criminal group, and involvement in recent arson attacks and explosions against left-wing activists and …

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Onassis’ private island to become luxury resort

Anyone that’s ever traveled to Lefkada has been tempted to one of the island’s long established tourist rituals; a boat trip from the small town of Nidri to the small …

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Greece’s trains and taxis on strike

Getting around Greece on Tuesday was no easy feat, with train and taxi drivers both on strike. All train routes were suspended over 24-hours, with train drivers demonstrating against being …

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Crete blanketed in dust from Africa’s Sahara

Locals and visitors to the island of Crete woke up to a surreal scene on Sunday morning. The island has been covered with clouds of dust, which made its way …

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Spouses granted permission to submit separate tax declaration in Greece

Married couples in Greece will now have the option to submit their tax declarations separately and receive separate tax clearance documents, following a ruling by the country’s Council of State …

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Appeal for release of two Greek soldiers rejected by Turkish judge

Two Greek soldiers who accidentally crossed the Greek-Turkish border on Thursday have had their appeal to be released from custody denied by a Turkish judge. The soldiers have been kept …

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New textbooks said to ‘endanger faith’ in Orthodox Christianity spark protest in Athens

The release of new religious instruction textbooks in Greece has sparked outrage, with certain sectors of the community claiming the content endangers faith in Orthodox Christianity. In response, some 2,000 …

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