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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 …
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Protesters clash with police in Athens as students rally against education reforms
Thousands of students rallied in Athens and other Greek cities on Thursday in protest of the government’s planned education reforms that would allow the introduction of private universities in Greece. …
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Greece rises to fifth place in global passport power rankings
Greece has ascended to the fifth position in the latest Henley Passport Index for 2024, showcasing one of the world’s most formidable passports. Australia maintains its sixth position, and Cyprus …
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Greece to legalise same-sex marriage, adoption: prime minister
Greece will legalise marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, the prime minister said on Wednesday, but gave no timeframe on the sensitive issue in the staunchly Orthodox Christian state. “We …
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At least two dead after migrant boat sinks off Greek island
At least two people died when a boat carrying migrants capsized Wednesday off the Greek island of Lesbos in the Aegean Sea, port police said, while 32 people were rescued. …
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Greece revives 2,300 year-old palace where Alexander The Great was crowned
An ancient palace where Alexander The Great was crowned King of Macedonia will reopen to the public on Sunday after a 16-year 20 million euro renovation aiming to restore its …
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Greece advises public to wear masks amidst COVID outbreak
Greece has reinstated mask wearing indoors after a surge in COVID-19 cases over the last month. With concerns due to the escalating number of infections, health authorities are urging that …
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Swearing-in ceremony marks ministerial reshuffle in Greece’s Government
In a ceremony held at the Presidential Mansion on Thursday, newly appointed ministers and deputy ministers took their oaths before Hellenic Republic President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis …
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Revolutionising property transfers: Greece launches digital platform
The platform enabling the digital property transfer went into operation on January 1 through the gov.gr portal (akinita.gov.gr) and is open to Greek citizens and notaries who wish to avoid …
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Growth surge: Greece’s 2023 economic momentum fueled by record investment
According to the National Economy and Finance Ministry report, the Greek economy recorded dynamic growth in 2023 aided by a Public Investment Programme worth 11.2 billion euros -up 176 million …