Greece
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Greek pilot killed in training accident: airforce
A Greek airforce pilot was killed Wednesday in a training aircraft accident near the southern city of Kalamata, officials said. His US-made T-2 Buckeye crashed near Kalamata airport on its …
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Thessaloniki bids emotional farewell to Vasilis Karras
In a deeply emotional atmosphere and with familiar songs performed live, Thessaloniki bid farewell to Vasilis Karras, who passed away on Christmas Eve at the age of 70. The popular …
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Elena Rapti: Strategic focus on tourism education; positive outlook for 2024
Right before the end of 2023 Deputy Tourism Minister Elena Rapti stressed the strategic importance of tourism education in developing a modern, sustainable, and high-quality tourism model. In an interview …
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Farewell to Greek musical legend Vassilis Karras
Renowned Greek singer Vassilis Karras, celebrated for his raspy voice and profound impact on the heavy laika music stage, passed away on Christmas Eve in Thessaloniki at the age of …
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Prices bite into Greek Christmas even as economy improves
Greece’s traditional Christmas sweets made of icing sugar, honey and powdered almonds tantalise shoppers ahead of the festive season as they do every year. But with prices for the delicacies …
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Holocaust Museum in Thessaloniki approved for construction after 10 years of delays
A decade after plans first arose of a Holocaust Museum in Thessaloniki, the city has finally approved its construction. After years of land ownership and zoning issues of the Thessaloniki …
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Archive of renowned poet Constantine P Cavafy displayed in Athens
On the 160th anniversary of his birth, the archive of one of the most important figures in Greek and Western poetry will now be permanently housed in Greece. Konstantinos Petrou …
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Greece to join naval coalition to protect Red Sea shipping
Greece will join a US-led naval coalition to protect the Red Sea global shipping lane from Yemen’s Huthi rebels, the defence minister said Thursday. A Greek navy frigate will join …
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Church of Greece stands against same-sex parenting and marriages
With the Greek government having proposed legislation on same-sex marriage and adoption, the Church of Greece has made its position clear. According to Orthodox Times, the Holy Synod of the …
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Greece to raise Acropolis entry fee in 2025: minister
Greece in 2025 will raise ticket prices to the Acropolis, its most popular ancient monument, the culture minister said Wednesday. Lina Mendoni told Skai radio that general entry tickets to …