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Greek children tipping the scales

Seven to nine-year-old Greek children the heaviest in 16 European countries surveyed.

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Greek medical staff on the ready against Ebola

Specialised wards are being set up in Athens to deal with the threat of Ebola if it reaches Greece.

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Turkey tests Cyprus after research vessel encroaches on offshore gas area

Government spokesman Nicos Christodoulides says the vessel’s entry into Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone is a “clear violation of Cypriot sovereign rights”.

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Most Britons want to see Parthenon Marbles back

According to a new survey, 37 per cent of respondents said that the ancient sculptures should be given back to their country of origin.

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Thessaloniki’s White Tower wrapped with giant ‘koulouri’

165 metres of koulouri was baked and wrapped around Thessaloniki’s White Tower in an attempt to break a Guinness record.

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Antikythera shipwreck

It’s the Titanic of the ancient world.

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Tsipras urges MPs to clarify presidential election intentions

Leftist party, SYRIZA is now 7.5 percentage points ahead of New Democracy according to a new poll

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Greece seeks US help on intelligence

Public Order Minister Vassilis Kikilias is travelling to the USA to get advice on fighting terrorism and dealing with illegal migrants.

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Targets for troika review move back onto agenda

The Greek government still needs to include a new wage structure, complete the civil servants’ evaluation and meet the sacking targets agreed by the troika.

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Persephone is the third figure in Amphipolis mosaic

The mosaic depicts the abduction of Persephone by Pluto, a popular theme in tombs around Greece.

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