Greece
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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 …
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Greece looking to sell its share in Piraeus Bank
The Greek government is likely set to sell its entire stake in Piraeus Bank next month, according to Reuters and Nasdaq. Greece’s bank bailout fund, the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund …
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Thousands of Greek nationals abroad register to vote for European elections
Within its first two days of operation, the new platform for postal voting has seen more than 8000 Greek citizens living abroad register, while domestic voters have also shown interest. …
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Brave 67-year-old woman foils robbery attempt with rolling pin in Iraklio, Crete
A 67-year-old woman thwarted a robbery at her convenience store using a rolling pin, in Iraklio, Crete. Her quick thinking and bravery prevented a potentially dangerous situation. The incident occurred …
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NGOs urge Greece to scrap coastline reform: statement
WWF, Greenpeace and six other environmental NGOs called on Greece on Thursday to withdraw a bill that will remove a coastal protection zone designed to limit seaside construction. The finance …
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Greece welcomed more than 32 million tourists in 2023
Over 32.7 million tourists visited Greece last year, resulting in roughly €20.5 billion in income. According to data from the Bank of Greece, this represents a 15.7 per cent increase …
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Greek PM Mitsotakis’ landmark visit to India: strengthening ancient bonds for a new partnership
Indian and Greek media have been buzzing over the landmark visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to India, marking the first official visit by a Greek PM in 16 …
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Greece announces fast-track visa for Turkish tourists to visit ten Greek islands
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has officially introduced a fast-track temporary visa for Turkish visitors to ten Greek Islands, as part of a strategy to fill the void left by …