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Mitsotakis and Erdogan seek to set aside disputes despite disagreements
The leaders of Greece and Turkey met on Monday for talks aimed at underlining their efforts to put aside decades-old disputes, despite disagreements on some issues. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos …
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Greek premier to visit Turkey in quest for better relations
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be received Monday in Ankara by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the latest sign of warming relations between the NATO neighbours. After decades …
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President Sakellaropoulou receives highest honour by Patriarchate of Alexandria
President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou met with the Patriarch of Alexandria Theodore II during her visit to Alexandria on Friday. In recognition of President’s visit and in appreciation …
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PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to visit Ankara to share positive steps on improved relations, disapproves Chora Monastery conversion
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is looking to build on positive Greek-Turkish relations during his visit to Ankara next week. However, according to Kathimerini, ahead of his trip to Turkey’s …
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Dr. Corin Throsby honours Lord Byron’s bicentenary with global tribute
Australian-British scholar Dr. Corin Throsby has reignited interest in the legacy of renowned poet Lord Byron, two centuries after his passing. Dr. Throsby, known for her work as a BBC …
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Holy Light arrives in Greece: State officials extend wished for peace, hope and optimism
Amidst the reverent anticipation of Greek Orthodox faithful, the ‘Holy Light’ embarked on its annual journey, illuminating the hearts of believers across Greece. Leaving the Church of the Holy Sepulchre …
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Legendary actress and screenwriter Anna Panagiotopoulou dies at 76
Renowned actress and screenwriter Anna Panagiotopoulou passed away at the age of 76. Her unforgettable performances in theater, cinema, and television, especially in the series “Madam Sousou” and “Three Graces,” …
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Jailed Greek neo-Nazi leader released by judges
Judges in Greece granted early release Thursday to the leader of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party jailed for a string of crimes including the murder of an anti-fascist rapper a …
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Greece sets tourism revenue record despite wildfires
Greece’s tourism revenue surged by 16.5 per cent last year to a new record despite a blistering heatwave and devastating wildfires, according to Greek central bank data published Tuesday. Tourism …
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Six convicted amid fury over wildfires that killed 104 at Greek resort
Nearly six years after wildfires killed more than 100 people at a Greek resort, an Athens court on Monday convicted six people of involuntary manslaughter and criminal negligence. None of …