Greece
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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. …
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Greece adopts contested coastal development law
Greece’s parliament passed a controversial coastal development bill on Thursday despite concerns from NGOs and left-wing politicians that it threatened the country’s beaches. Last week, eight environmental organisations, including the …
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30,000 protest in Greece a year since train tragedy
Church bells tolled, transport came to a halt and tens of thousands of marchers gathered across Greece on Wednesday as the country marked a year since its deadliest train crash, …
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Renowned Greek actor Ilias Logothetis passes away at 85
Renowned Greek actor Ilias Logothetis has sadly passed away at the age of 85. He was best known for his comedic roles in television and cinema, captivating audiences with his …
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NGOs urge Greece not to extradite Erdogan critic: statement
A group of NGOs called on the Greek government on Tuesday to reject Ankara’s extradition request for a Turkish asylum seeker who accused President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of corruption. “The …
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EU poised to seize Russian profits, Greek envoy says
The European Union is expected to move toward seizing Russian profits generated in the bloc, a key step to backing Ukraine that stops short of calls to confiscate assets outright, …
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Greece wants permanent hosting of IOC presidential vote
Greece wants to permanently host the election of new International Olympic Committee presidents in ancient Olympia, the Greek Olympics chief said in an interview Monday. “My dream is to have …
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Greece awaits answers a year after worst train disaster
Greece was still waiting for a final accounting of what went wrong and who may have been responsible one year after its deadliest train crash killed 57 people. The nation …
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Greek elderly pool limited resources for shared housing solution
In an Athenian cafe, four women in their 60s pore over plans for a new kind of home offering an innovative solution to the housing problems many senior citizens face. …
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Church cuts ties with politicians who voted for same-sex law in Greece
A week after Greece became one of the first Christian Orthodox-majority country to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption, the Metropolis of Piraeus has announced it will be distancing itself from …