Greece
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Greeks warned not to eat wild mushrooms
40 people have been poisoned by wild mushrooms in Greece over the last month.
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Ebola checks to be conducted at Piraeus cargo terminal
Any suspicious cases will be reported to the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
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Third figure in Amphipolis mosaic may be uncovered shortly
The mosaic is not fully intact, but does show the god Hermes depicted as the conductor of souls to the afterlife.
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Cyprus ponders appeal to UN
After a recent Turkish encroachment of the island’s exclusive economic zone, Cyprus is considering an appeal to the UN Security Council.
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Plan to tackle shortage of hospital doctors
Medical staff will not have to work longer hours in a new scheme that will see doctors hired at the same rate of departures.
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Greece, Cyprus sign key deal for sea operations
The deal will allow for joint search-and-rescue operations between the two Mediterranean allies.
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Greece contributes 1 millon euros to Gaza reconstruction
Greece will add another 1 million to the 25.66 million euros it has contributed in aid from 2008.
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Government loses fourth general secretary
Marinos Skandamis is the fourth general secretary to resign in less than a month.
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Heating oil price drops
Regular consumers will be able to purchase their heating oil for about 1.05-1.06 euros per litre this week.
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Giant mosaic unearthed in Amphipolis
A mosaic of a chariot drawn by two white horses, driven by a bearded man wearing a crown of laurel leaves found at the ancient tomb.