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Greek wildfires claim first victim

Greek firefighters on Friday battled wildfires fanned by three days of fierce winds that have left at least one person dead, authorities said. A 55-year-old man collapsed and died while …

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When are Greeks getting married for the first time?

On average Greeks are getting married for the first time in their early thirties says European Union’s statistical body, Eurostat. The data revealed that men in Greece get married for …

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Istorima – a unique archive of Greece’s oral history and heritage

After five years of research, Istorima has researched, collected and documented more than 18,000 stories from all across Greece to create an archive of oral history and heritage. Istorima, a …

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Greece fire sparks evacuations near Athens

A fire near Athens fanned by strong winds and high temperatures has led to the evacuation of two villages, Greek authorities said Wednesday, pointing the finger at arsonists. The fire …

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Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou welcomes Chief Justice Chris Kourakis in important meeting

The President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, received the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia, Chris Kourakis, in Greece. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court …

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Arson suspected in wildfires outside Athens: Greek govt

Greek firefighters appear close to containing a wildfire near Athens that forced dozens to flee their homes, and authorities believe the fire was the result of arson as well as …

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Father Antonios faces trial for alleged sexual abuse of minors

Athens’ Prosecutor of First Instance, Dimitris Nomikos, has recommended that Father Antonios from ‘Ark of the World’ stand trial at the Mixed Jury Court. This recommendation is based on allegations …

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Elderly tourists die in Greece as toll rises to five

At least five tourists have died in Greece and others are missing as temperatures soar, according to media reports. “Many tourists underestimate the effort associated with a walk in direct …

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Greece says BBC report does not prove coastguard threw migrants overboard

Greece rejected Monday a BBC investigation that alleged its coastguard caused the deaths of dozens of migrants crossing the Mediterranean to reach Europe, denying accusations it had broken international law. …

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Australian tourists charged ridiculous cab fare by Greece’s taxi ‘mafia’

A pair of Australian tourists fell victim to an outrageous cab fare after encountering ‘taxi mafia’, which saw a trip from Piraeus to Pangrati in Athens come to 350 euros, …

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