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Popular film and theatre actress Mary Chronopoulou dies, aged 90
One of the best-loved film actresses of the heyday of Greek cinema, Mary Chronopoulou, died on Friday in Evangelismos Hospital in Athens, at the age of 90. Chronopoulou had been …
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Kasselakis discloses surrogacy plans, testing taboo and sparking backlash
The new leader of Greece’s opposition has said he and his long-term male partner would like to become parents through surrogacy, a move that challenges taboo in the country. The …
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SYRIZA leader Stefanos Kasselakis: “I’m a true-Cretan”
The new president of SYRIZA, Stefanos Kasselakis, discussed various topics during his interview with Stavros Theodorakis on Alpha TV‘s Protagonistes show on Thursday evening (Greece time). Kasselakis opened up about …
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Greece signs EU declaration to improve sexual and reproductive rights
Greece, alongside 13 other member states of the European Union have all committed to the improvement of sexual and reproductive health rights. The 14 nations gathered at the EU in …
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‘Zero income’ after storms ravage famed Greek apple harvest
Engine revving, Greek apple farmer Thymios Economou strains to drive a pickup truck through a rock-strewn dirt road and reach his flood-stricken orchard. After a while, the vehicle becomes stuck. …
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Significant rise in purchase of holiday homes in Greece by Hellenes abroad
This year has reportedly seen a huge rise in the purchase of holiday homes in Greece by Hellenic expatriates, who accumulatively have been responsible for the purchases of more than …
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Officials shut down Athens Olympic stadium over roof concerns
Greece’s top sports facility, the Olympic Stadium in Athens, will be shut down with immediate effect after a study raised concerns over its huge glass-and-metal roof, stadium officials said Friday. …
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Media watchdogs tell Greece to prevent attacks on press
Eight European and international media organisations called on the Greek government on Thursday to “urgently” combat impunity for crimes against journalists and uphold press freedom. “Murdered, surveilled and sued: decisive …
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Greece establishes Mobile Passport Application Units in remote areas abroad
In a collaborative effort between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Citizen Protection, Mobile Passport Application Units are being established to assist Greek citizens residing in remote areas abroad. To …
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Draft amendment on curbing high pricing in basic goods passes Parliament
A draft amendment by the Development ministry proposing measures to manage inflationary pressure on basic consumer goods was approved in Parliament on Wednesday (Greece time). The amendment calls for the …