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Wartime bomb defused near site of landmark new Greek park
A World War II bomb was defused Thursday near a landmark new park worksite on the coast of Greek capital Athens, with a local official warning more could be found. …
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Opera diva Maria Callas museum opens in Athens on centenary
A quarter of a century in the making, Greece’s capital Athens on Thursday opens a museum honouring legendary soprano Maria Callas, billed as the first of its kind in the …
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Aitoliko: Greece’s hidden gem evokes Venice with rare spider web phenomenon
For many of its locals, the town of Aitoliko, nestled on an island amidst two serene lagoons in the western part of Greece, is a tiny version of Venice. Last …
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Australian Ambassador in Greece meets with Deputy Defense Minister, Giannis Kefalogiannis
Alison Duncan, the Australian ambassador in Greece, was invited by the Greek government’s Deputy Defense Minister, Giannis Kefalogiannis to the ministry’s office for a cordial meeting to discuss the Lemnos …
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Record tourist numbers in Greece despite heatwave, fires
The number of tourists visiting Greece has hit a record high since the start of the year, despite a heatwave and fierce wildfires over the summer, according to official statistics …
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‘Smart’ olives on trees: Using GPS technology to track olive theft on Crete
Cretan farmers and cooperatives have begun using GPS chip technology in the shape of olives that are hung on trees to deal with rising theft of olives during the current …
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Dissent rocks Greek main opposition after leadership vote
Greece’s main opposition Syriza party has been rocked by dissent a month after a former Goldman Sachs trader was unexpectedly elected leader, prompting fears of a damaging split. Stefanos Kasselakis, …
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Stefanos Kasselakis and Tyler Macbeth tie the knot in Brooklyn
In a low-key ceremony held at Brooklyn City Hall, Stefanos Kasselakis and Tyler Macbeth celebrated their union, keeping the guest list quite small. The newlyweds and their close circle shared …
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Notorious Greek neo-Nazi Ilias Kasidiaris gets prison leave: police
One of Greece’s most notorious neo-Nazis, believed to be behind a far-right party that recently entered parliament, was given a five-day leave from prison Saturday, police said. Ilias Kasidiaris, the …
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S&P returns Greece’s credit rating to investment grade
The ratings agency S&P has returned Greece’s credit rating to investment grade for the first time since 2010, citing the “significant progress” it has made in tackling economic challenges. S&P’s …