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Far-right group claims responsibility for Athens community centre arson attack
A far-right group in Greece has claimed responsibility for an arson attack carried out on an Afghan community centre in Athens on Thursday. The group, which is going by the …
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Three Greek soldiers responsible for tormenting dog located
Three Greek soldiers who recorded themselves tormenting a dog and then throwing it off a cliff have been arrested. The incident took place at a military unit in Epirus a …
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Varoufakis launches new political party
Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has officially launched his new political party, MeRA 25. Launched on Monday in a theatre hall in Athens, the 57-year-old said the grassroots party …
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WATCH: This is the Greekest house in the Peloponnese
Greeks love their flags and never miss a chance on either sporting one or decorating their cars and homes with flags whether it be for a national holiday or a …
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Athens neighbourhood features among 5 most densely populated in Europe
While the Greek capital’s population has been in decline the past few years as a result of the financial crisis, particular areas of Athens continue to see a rise, a …
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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 …