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British Museum seeks “realistic solutions” for Parthenon Sculptures after Turkey denies any Ottoman approval for their removal
In an attempt to establish a “new relationship” with Greece, the British Museum is pursuing “realistic solutions” for the Parthenon Sculptures. The announcement follows a significant intervention by Turkey at …
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Greece Named World’s Second Friendliest Nation in Global Study
A new study by Remitly, found Greece to be the world’s second friendliest nation. The global research utilised The Big 5 Personality Test to assess the ‘agreeableness’ trait among people. …
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Court overturns early release of Greek neo-Nazi leader: source
A Greek court has reversed its decision to give parole to the leader of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party Nikos Michaloliakos, a judicial source said on Monday. The 66-year-old, who …
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One migrant killed in crash with Greek coastguard boat
One migrant was killed and five were injured in the eastern Aegean when their boat crashed into a Greek coastguard vessel that was pursuing them, authorities said Saturday. The incident …
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Lamda Development named one of the most influential companies in the world
Lamda Development, the company behind the Ellinikon project in Greece, was named one of the 100 most influential companies in the world in 2024 by TIME magazine. The $8 billion …
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Ozempic craze sweeps Greece with demand for weight-loss drug reaching unprecedented heights
The allure of Ozempic, a drug known for its weight-loss effects, has captured Greece, sparking a surge in demand. What was once a medication primarily prescribed to diabetics is now …
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Controlled access measures enforced on Santorini and Therasia to prevent landslide risks throughout the tourist season
In response to recent landslide risks, controlled access measures have been implemented on the Cycladic islands of Santorini and Therasia and will remain for the entirety of the tourist season. …
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EU told to tackle food cost differences across the bloc
Greece is one of the eight EU states that urged Brussels to clamp down on multinational giants unfairly limiting the sale of products within the bloc, forcing European consumers to …
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Poland, Greece call for EU to create ‘air defence shield’
Poland and Greece on Thursday called for the European Union to create an “air defence shield” to better protect the bloc in the face of Russia’s war on Ukraine. “Europe …
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Greek court drops charges in migrant shipwreck case
A Greek court on Tuesday dropped charges against nine Egyptians over one of the Mediterranean’s worst migrant shipwrecks in which rights groups said they had been made scapegoats for the …