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Greece to profit from European sanctions on Russia
With the Russian-Ukrainian war continuing unabated, Brussels is preparing to impose its twelfth package of sanctions on Moscow in order to put as much pressure as possible on it. It …
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Greek government unveils AI Initiatives: Digital assistant and supercomputer ‘Daedalus’ set to transform public services
Next week the “digital assistant” of gov.gr – the Greek government’s entry into AI – will be presented to the Greek public, and in the next few weeks, the supercomputer …
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Greece showcases British Museum vase in rare loan
A 2,500-year-old Greek vase that has never left the British Museum in 250 years went on display at the Acropolis Museum in Athens this week, organisers said on Tuesday. But …
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European inflation falls, and Greece’s economic fortunes are – slowly – improving
In November, inflation dropped to 2.4 per cent, surpassing optimistic expectations, especially compared to the 2.9 per cent in October. The current inflation level in the Eurozone is the lowest …
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Shifting attitudes in Greece: A closer look at public opinion on same-sex marriage
The impending introduction of a bill regarding the institutionalisation of same-sex marriage by the Greek government has ignited significant public discourse in Greece. The Eteron-Institute for Research and Social Change, …
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First nine-party Greek parliament in decades formalised
A group of rebel Greek leftist lawmakers on Monday formalised a ninth group in the country’s parliament, a first in decades. The 11 lawmakers, who last month split away from …
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Greek coastguard calls off search for 12 missing sailors in Aegean tragedy
Greece’s coastguard on Friday said it was ending a search for 12 sailors missing from the cargo ship that sank last weekend in gale-force winds in the Aegean Sea. The …
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King Charles’ Greek tie sparks speculation at COP28
King Charles III made waves at COP28 on Friday by sporting a tie that bore a pattern resembling the Greek flag. This caught attention given the ongoing dispute between the …
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Greek Diaspora in Australia may be eligible to postal vote in European elections
Greek Australians enrolled in Greece’s electoral rolls are poised to exercise their voting rights in the upcoming European elections starting June 9, 2024. This new development, introduced by Minister for …
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Vassilis Vassilikos, the Greek writer best known for his 1967 political novel “Z,” passed away at 89
Vassilis Vassilikos, the acclaimed Greek writer best known for his 1967 political novel Z, passed away at 89. Z was translated into 32 languages and adapted into the award-winning film …