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Greek leaders condemn youth mob heckling of trans duo
Greece’s prime minister and president on Monday condemned a mob heckling of two transgender people in Thessaloniki that came after a landmark same-sex wedding law, and sparked several arrests. Thessaloniki …
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Contradictory findings presented by New Democracy and SYRIZA on Tempe train tragedy
The findings from New Democracy and SYRIZA have both drawn unique conclusions regarding the Tempe train crash last year, with the governing party suggesting railway regulations were violated while SYRIZA …
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Kasselakis looking to unite all voices of SYRIZA
SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis has stressed his desire for all party members and supporters to be able to share their thoughts, while stating the party’s forthcoming congress following the European …
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Advert presenting North Macedonia as “historical Macedonia” is withdrawn
A television advertisement that presented North Macedonia as “historical Macedonia” has been withdrawn after causing a stir among the Greek-Australian community. The withdrawal came following a complaint letter sent by …
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Tear gas battle as Greek students protest university reform
Greek students clashed with police in Athens Friday as thousands protested a controversial bill on private universities, which they say will favour the rich. Riot police fired tear gas and …
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The Australian mining for valuables in the Molaoi deposit of Laconia proving very productive
The drilling of the Greek deposit at Molaoi is wielding positive results for Australian company ‘Rockfire’, with promising signs of large quantities of metals and raw materials at the site. …
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Greece records warmest winter on record: expert
Greece has recorded its warmest winter, a leading weather scientist said Tuesday. Kostas Lagouvardos, research director at the Athens national observatory, told AFP that winter temperatures in 2023-2024 on average …
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Greek same-sex marriage held under police protection
Greece’s police on Monday said it had sent anti-racism officers to guard the country’s first same-sex wedding between men, held under a landmark new law. The police released a letter …
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Greek EU deputy probed over voter data breach claims
Greece’s data watchdog on Monday said it had begun an investigation after diaspora Greeks claimed they were sent unsolicited mail from an EU deputy ahead of the European Parliament elections. …
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Australian couple plans Rhodes wedding following Greece same-sex marriage legalisation
Greece recently legalised same-sex marriage, granting equal rights to civil marriage for LGBTQ+ couples. The new law, enacted on February 16, marks a significant step towards equality in the country. …