Greece
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A museum of ancient technology opens in Athens
It showcases reproductions of classical and Hellenistic period mechanic constructions
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Strapped for cash to gamble? Head to the casino for a loan!
Legalisation of loan sharks among the omnibus reforms legislation.
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Of the 82 Greek Church leaders only eight attended the ‘Macedonia’ name dispute rally
Archbishop Ieromymos had advised the congregation and leadership to not participate in demonstrations.
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Heroes of the Greek-Italian war are heading for their long-delayed final resting place
The remains of up to 8,000 bodies of Greek soldiers, fallen in the Albania front while fighting Italian fascists to be exhumed and buried in new cemeteries.
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Athens to get direct rail link between Piraeus port and the airport
The long awaited train route to start in February.
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Holocaust memorial in Thessaloniki desecrated by Golden Dawn supporters
Greece’s Jewish communities issue statement condemning the act.
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Greece and FYROM PMs to meet over ‘Macedonia’ name dispute
Following protests in Greece, this week Alexis Tspiras will meet with Zoran Zaev in Switzerland in a push to solve the 27-year dispute.
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Breakthrough blood test developed by Greek scientist, detects common cancers
The test can detect eight different cancers and even helps to identify their location in the body.
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Glyfada becomes destination for natural hot springs
It is the first recognised thermal hot spring in Athens and the second in Attiki.
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Athens receives nomination for ‘Best European Destination 2018’
Twenty European cities are vying for the prestigious title.