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Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou welcomes Chief Justice Chris Kourakis in important meeting
The President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, received the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia, Chris Kourakis, in Greece. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court …
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Arson suspected in wildfires outside Athens: Greek govt
Greek firefighters appear close to containing a wildfire near Athens that forced dozens to flee their homes, and authorities believe the fire was the result of arson as well as …
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Father Antonios faces trial for alleged sexual abuse of minors
Athens’ Prosecutor of First Instance, Dimitris Nomikos, has recommended that Father Antonios from ‘Ark of the World’ stand trial at the Mixed Jury Court. This recommendation is based on allegations …
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Elderly tourists die in Greece as toll rises to five
At least five tourists have died in Greece and others are missing as temperatures soar, according to media reports. “Many tourists underestimate the effort associated with a walk in direct …
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Greece says BBC report does not prove coastguard threw migrants overboard
Greece rejected Monday a BBC investigation that alleged its coastguard caused the deaths of dozens of migrants crossing the Mediterranean to reach Europe, denying accusations it had broken international law. …
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Australian tourists charged ridiculous cab fare by Greece’s taxi ‘mafia’
A pair of Australian tourists fell victim to an outrageous cab fare after encountering ‘taxi mafia’, which saw a trip from Piraeus to Pangrati in Athens come to 350 euros, …
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Mitsotakis: “Russia-Ukraine war is a ‘global issue'”
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reaffirmed the belief in bring a fair and lasting peace in the war in Ukraine, stressing that the conflict is a global issue. Mitsotakis …
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Parthenon sculptures recreated from 3D scans to initiate potential return to Greece
Archaeologist Roger Michel and his team have tasked themselves with resolving the Parthenon sculptures issue, using the latest technology to create replicas in a bid to convince the British Museum …
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Tourist found dead off Greek island, three more missing
An American was found dead near the Greek island of Corfu on Sunday, media reported, the latest tourist fatality during an unseasonal heatwave as three other visitors were missing. A …
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Rising concerns after two tourists dead and five missing in Greece amid heatwave
Recent, consecutive tourist disappearances on Greek islands have raised serious questions about the conditions leading to the incidents. Authorities believe the recent heatwave in Greece may be a contributing factor, …