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Greek opposition chief halts duties for military service
The head of Greece’s main opposition party, Syriza on Friday took a temporary break from his duties to begin his mandatory military service. Stefanos Kasselakis reported to the central town …
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Greece reveals Olympic Flame Ceremony cast and costumes ahead of Paris 2024 Games
During the unveiling event held at the Hellenic Olympic Committee, Greece revealed a series of updates for the upcoming Olympic Flame-lighting ceremony at Ancient Olympia. The ceremony, scheduled for next …
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Over 90 migrants land on Greek island: coastguard
Greek authorities said Wednesday 91 migrants landed on Gavdos, a Mediterranean island that has become a gateway to the EU for African asylum seekers in recent months. “The Crete port authorities …
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Athens named Europe’s top city-break destination at World Travel Awards 2024
Athens has been crowned Europe’s Leading City-break Destination at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2024, held in Berlin. The honour was accepted by Ioannis Georgizas, CEO of the Company of …
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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Advert presenting North Macedonia as “historical Macedonia” is withdrawn
A television advertisement that presented North Macedonia as “historical Macedonia” has been withdrawn after causing a stir among the Greek-Australian community.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. …