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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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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Conditions in Greek prisons, detention centres bleak
Report finds increasing levels of mistreatment by police, chronic overcrowding in prisons and migrant detention centres and a severe staffing shortage of prison guards.
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EU pledges support for Greece as markets plunge
European Union’s executive commission will help Greece after stocks and bonds have been plunging over the week.