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Pakistan, Greece, Somalia among incoming Security Council members
Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia were elected by secret ballot Thursday at the United Nations General Assembly to serve on the Security Council for the 2025-2026 term. The top …
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European Elections with two Greek Australian candidates: Predictions favour New Democracy
European elections this weekend. Approximately 835 Greeks from Australia and New Zealand have expressed interest in voting by mail. The number is very small. Sunday’s vote is of particular interest …
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Early fires an ominous Greek summer warning: experts
A year after one of Greece’s worst wildfire seasons left over 20 people dead, a record-breaking warm winter and high spring temperatures are raising fears of another fierce summer. According …
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British Museum seeks “realistic solutions” for Parthenon Sculptures after Turkey denies any Ottoman approval for their removal
In an attempt to establish a “new relationship” with Greece, the British Museum is pursuing “realistic solutions” for the Parthenon Sculptures. The announcement follows a significant intervention by Turkey at …
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Greece Named World’s Second Friendliest Nation in Global Study
A new study by Remitly, found Greece to be the world’s second friendliest nation. The global research utilised The Big 5 Personality Test to assess the ‘agreeableness’ trait among people. …
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Court overturns early release of Greek neo-Nazi leader: source
A Greek court has reversed its decision to give parole to the leader of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party Nikos Michaloliakos, a judicial source said on Monday. The 66-year-old, who …
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One migrant killed in crash with Greek coastguard boat
One migrant was killed and five were injured in the eastern Aegean when their boat crashed into a Greek coastguard vessel that was pursuing them, authorities said Saturday. The incident …
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Lamda Development named one of the most influential companies in the world
Lamda Development, the company behind the Ellinikon project in Greece, was named one of the 100 most influential companies in the world in 2024 by TIME magazine. The $8 billion …
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Ozempic craze sweeps Greece with demand for weight-loss drug reaching unprecedented heights
The allure of Ozempic, a drug known for its weight-loss effects, has captured Greece, sparking a surge in demand. What was once a medication primarily prescribed to diabetics is now …
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Controlled access measures enforced on Santorini and Therasia to prevent landslide risks throughout the tourist season
In response to recent landslide risks, controlled access measures have been implemented on the Cycladic islands of Santorini and Therasia and will remain for the entirety of the tourist season. …