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Greek islands reeling from the damage of storms
The devastation of severe weather has once more overrun Greece with storms in the Aegean Sea continuing to cause immense chaos across numerous islands. The storms have dominated the Greek …
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Achilles’ Shield: Greece eyes Israeli BARAK system for defence overhaul
According to Kathimerini, Greece is actively considering the Israeli-made BARAK (Lightning) air defence system as a replacement for its ageing Soviet-era S-300s. The BARAK system is set to become a …
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Greece to spend 25 bn euros in ‘drastic’ defence overhaul: PM
Greece will spend 25 billion euros through to 2036 in the “most drastic” defence overhaul in its modern history, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday. The drive, which includes …
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Severe storms batter Greek islands, Crete hardest hit
Severe storms have battered islands in Greece for a second day, with Crete experiencing the heaviest rainfall. Authorities on Paros and Mykonos, meanwhile, worked on Tuesday to clear overturned cars …
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Amendment in Greece prohibits same-sex couples from having children via surrogacy
Greece has announced a new legislative provision that prohibits homosexual and single men from having children through surrogacy. The amendment, was announced by Minister of Justice Giorgos Floridis with it …
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Greece launches personal number on new ID cards
Greece has undergone a shift on its ID cards with the introduction of mandatory personal numbers which will be used instead of their Tax ID or Greek social security number …
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Paros and Mykonos hit hard as torrential rains in Cyclades turn roads into rivers
Severe storms swept through the Cyclades on Monday, March 31, causing widespread destruction on islands such as Mykonos and Paros. The heavy rainfall, which fell in a short period, led …
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Foreign property rush in Greece: The ‘silent settlement’ debate
There is seemingly a growing interest of foreign investment in properties across Greece due to a legislative gap dating back to 2011, with thousands of Turkish applicants notably awaiting permanent …
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Severe storms batter Cyclades: Floods, landslides, and transport disruptions
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forecast to hit eastern Greece from Monday have begun wreaking havoc on the Cycladic Islands, with Paros and Mykonos among the hardest hit. Flooding and road …
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Mitsotakis visits Israel to discuss strengthening military ties
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with his Israeli counterpart this past Sunday in Jerusalem to discuss deepening their bilateral military ties amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza, a move …