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Iran releases crew member of seized Greek tanker: owner
One crew member of an oil tanker seized by Iran last week in the Gulf of Oman has been released and is on his way to Athens, the vessel’s Greek …
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Bomb explodes outside the Greek offices of Israeli shipping company ZIM
A small bomb has exploded in Piraeus, outside the Greek offices of Israel’s main container shipping firm ZIM on Wednesday. According to The Times of Israel, local police reported that …
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Greek president advocates for inclusive society and equal rights in same-sex marriage debate
Greek president Katerina Sakellaropoulou has stressed the significance of maintaining an inclusive society without exceptions to rights, particularly for children, amid discussions surrounding a proposed same-sex marriage bill. The president, …
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Greece must prepare for ‘instability’ after Erdogan: minister
Greece must prepare its armed forces for possible “instability” after the end of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s latest term, the defence minister said on Sunday. “What will happen to …
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Greek Parliament set to deliberate postal voting bill
Interior Minister Niki Kerameus announced that the legislation on postal voting will be discussed in parliament today ahead of its introduction for this year’s European Elections. Ms Kerameus, in speaking …
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Greece rescues over 100 asylum seekers off Crete
The Greek coastguard on Sunday said it had rescued 117 asylum-seekers sailing out of Libya, arresting three suspected smugglers. The coastguard said the 84 men, two women and 31 minors …
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Crew of Iran-held tanker safe, says Greek owners
The crew of a tanker seized by Iran’s navy this week in a row with the United States are safe, the vessel’s Greek owners said on Sunday. Empire Navigation said …
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Fatal ambush in Neos Kosmos, Athens unveils ongoing nightlife turmoil
In the early hours of Sunday, a meticulously orchestrated mafia-style attack in Athens claimed the life of a 44-year-old man, known as a prominent figure in Neos Kosmos’ nightlife. Vangelis …
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Greece anticipates another record-breaking tourism year in 2024
The current trajectory of airline reservations, encompassing both sold tickets and seats allocated by airlines for the upcoming season, indicates a potential tourism surge of up to 10 per cent …
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93-year-old Greek Australian woman donates tens of thousands to hospital in Greece
The Kefalonia Hospital has received donations worth tens of thousands of euros from an elderly Greek woman in Australia. 93-year-old Rubina Liosatou was the one behind the generosity, as a …