Greece
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Germany benefiting financially from Greece’s debt
From the bail our loans to Greece, Germany has earned €1.3 billion in 10 years.
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Fire breaks out following protest at Lesvos refugee camp
A protest drawing attention to the squalid living conditions at the Moria reception centre has escalated with tents set on fire.
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American tourist beaten to death on Zakynthos
The 22-year-old business graduate was on the island for a photo shoot for the launch of his clothing line. Eight people have been arrested as part of the investigation.
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Milos island in the top three best places to travel this summer
The Greek island was ranked highly by Forbes travel writers who decided to focus on not-so-hyped locations around the world.
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Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together!
My Big Fat Greek Week.
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Australian Ambassador to Greece completes term with visit to Kythera
John Griffin took part in the first Australia Week events on the island, visiting the village of Mitata, the birthplace of hundreds of Australians of Kytherian descent.
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Eleni Varopoulou launches new artistic project in Peloponnese
International Area has been launched in Argos, Mycenae and the wider Argolis region.
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Turkish captain claims Greek coast guard fired on his ship
The Greek Coast Guard said it tried to stop the vessel following “an anonymous telephone complaint” that it was carrying narcotics.
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Greece legalises medicinal cannabis
The drug will be reclassified from a Table A drug, where it was listed among heroin and LSD, to Table B.
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Greece-based Melbourne chef up for Basque Culinary World Prize
Melinda McRostie runs the Starfish Foundation on Lesvos and is now being recognised for her role assisting over 200,000 refugees.