Greece
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Greek veto on EU criticism of China’s human rights records
The move was seen to undermine the EU’s efforts to confront Beijing’s crackdown on activists and dissidents.
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Muslim prayers in Hagia Sophia condemned by Greek Foreign Ministry
The ministry released a statement saying that it was an “unacceptable challenge to the religious sentiments of Christians everywhere”.
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Willow Smith cleans up Greek beach of Antipaxi island
The young celebrity collected rubbish and debris with her mother and two friends.
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Leonard Cohen’s spirit lives on in Hydra
This tourist season the island expects many visitors on a pilgrimage to honour the memory and legacy of the beloved songwriter.
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Tensions rise in Athens Roma neighbourhood
It follows the accidental killing of an 11-year-old child.
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Sustainable schools on the rise in Athens
The initiative is seeing new life breathed into older buildings around Attica, giving students and teachers a pleasant environment, while boosting property values.
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One dead and more than 12 injured after 6.3 Richter earthquake in Lesvos
The epicentre of the quake was in the Aegean sea 11 kilometres south of Plomari village.
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Greek Embassy takes over Egypt’s diplomatic representation in Qatar
This decision came after Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, and Libya announced that they were cutting diplomatic relations with Qatar.
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Greek wine producers seek abolition of excise tax
The taxes were noted as disastrous for the industry.