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DNA test on Nazi executions on Crete uncovers father of former Archbishop of Australia

After 83 years, 18 victims of Nazi executions from the Cretan town of Adele during WWII have been identified, including the father of the late Archbishop of Australia Stylianos. A …

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Earliest-ever heatwave in Greece closes Athens Acropolis: 44 degrees Celsius expected today

The Athens Acropolis, Greece’s most visited tourist site, was closed to the public during the hottest hours of Wednesday as the season’s earliest-ever heatwave swept the country, prompting school closures …

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Greece, Jordan and Australia assist in tackling Cyprus wildfire

Aircraft from Greece and Jordan were helping Cypriot authorities battle a large wildfire in the southwestern Paphos region believed to have been started by an illegal landfill, officials said Wednesday. …

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Athens Acropolis to partially close Wednesday amid heatwave

The Athens Acropolis, Greece’s most visited tourist site, will close to the public during the hottest hours of Wednesday as a heatwave bakes the country, the culture ministry said. The …

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Ancient Greek sanctuary slowly sinks into the Aegean Sea

A brief boat ride from the thrumming nightclubs of Mykonos lies the UNESCO heritage site of Delos, one of the most important sanctuaries of the ancient Greek and Roman world. …

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Greece finds ‘unique’ Minoan hilltop complex near new Crete airport

Greece’s culture ministry on Tuesday said archaeologists had discovered a “unique” monumental Minoan building atop a hill on Crete overlooking the island’s planned new international airport. The ministry in a …

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Record abstention in Greece’s European elections as minor parties gain ground

A record abstention rate close to 60 per cent, losses for New Democracy and gains for far right parties, and an increase in anti-systemic voting were the main messages from …

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British TV presenter Mosley found dead on the island of Symi

A body has been found believed to be that of Michael Mosley days after the British TV doctor went missing after going for a walk on a Greek island. Healthy …

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Body found on Symi in search for missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley

Formal identification is pending of a body found on the Greek island Symi, believed to be that of missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley. A body believed to be that …

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EU voters head to polls this Sunday

Italy became the first heavyweight nation to cast votes for the EU’s next parliament on Saturday, in a test of far-right leader Giorgia Meloni’s strength at home — and future …

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