Greece
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Assassin and murderer Dimitris Koufodinas temporarily released from prison
‘Convicted terrorist’ Dimitris Koufodinas, former member of deadly Guerrilla group November 17, has been temporarily released from prison.
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Tax authorities investigate Greek names on ‘Paradise Papers’ list
The most prominent name to appear is that of Mareva Grabowsky, spouse of the leader of the Opposition party in Greece, Kiriakos Mitsotakis.
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Greece creates platform for ‘Airbnb tax’
The platform will demand the declaration of the property, the names of the renters and the duration of the lease, or face a fine of up to €5,000.
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The stunning prehistoric art of the Pylos Agate
Two years after its discovery, the gemstone reveals one of the most important art-pieces of the Bronze Age.
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Ancient ties: First Hellenistic gymnasium discovered in Egypt
Remains of an ancient gymnasium from the Hellenistic period have been discovered by archaeologists in Egypt.
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Is this the beginning of a new era for the tourism industry?
‘We need smart cities to attract smart tourists,’ says tourism expert Marianna Sigala.
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Mental health emergency declared for asylum seekers on the Greek islands
The refugee crisis in Greece continues to worsen as camps see a recent surge in asylum seekers, drastically impacting mental health conditions.
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Six Greeks top the list of the 100 most famous people in history
‘It is our duty as Greeks to acknowledge and appreciate the legacy our ancestors bestowed upon us,’ says Flinders University’s Mihalis Tsianikas.
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Alleged people smuggler arrested transporting 50 refugees into Greece
The 30-year-old was driving a van packed with 50 people from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan over the Greece-Turkey border.
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Greece and China look to promote further economic cooperation
This week the two countries signed a series of memoranda under the Greece-China Action Plan 2017-19.