Greece
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Chinese artist Ai Wei Wei travels to Lesbos
The activist and political dissident records the refugee crisis and helps volunteers with their work.
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Tax arrears heap up in November
Expired debts to tax authorities spiraled to 1.45 billion euros.
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The technological wonders of the ancient Greeks
Mechanical engineer, Kostas Kotsanas has been reconstructing inventions of the ancient Greeks since the 80s, and they’re now on display at Athens’ Herakleidon Museum Annex.
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Tsipras adamant main pensions will not be cut further
Pension reforms are expected to dominate the first review of the country’s third bailout in January.
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Former Greek PM predicts refugee flow will continue
George Papandreou says it’s time Europe dealt with the refugee crisis before it gets further out of hand.
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Palestine recognised as independent state by Greek parliament
The Greek parliament made a unanimous decision on Tuesday to recognise the Palestinian state, coinciding with Mahmoud Abbas’ official visit to Greece.
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Greek Parliament approves law on same-sex civil partnerships
Gay couples have been granted full marriage rights in a bid to defend people’s right to equality.
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A Canadian volunteer’s cry for the refugees in Leros
Tia Tariq paid her way from Toronto to Greece and described her experience to her country’s media.
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Dialogue reopens on Macedonia dispute
FYROM foreign minister visits Athens as international media talk up referendum solution.
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Susan Sarandon travels to Lesvos
The next celebrity to join the volunteer efforts on the island.