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Justice delivered in femicide case: Greek court hands life sentence to Kyriaki Griva’s killer

A Greek court has sentenced 40-year-old Athanassios Kourelis to life imprisonment, plus an additional five years and a €1,000 (approx. AUD 1,630) fine, for the premeditated murder of 28-year-old Kyriaki …

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Greece to request €1.2 billion in EU loans for defence procurement, PM Mitsotakis says

Greece will formally request €1.2 billion (approx. AUD 1.95 billion) in low-interest loans from the European Union on Tuesday, earmarked for defense procurement, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced. “Our government …

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New “Order for Return of Leased Property” allows out-of-court evictions

A streamlined legal process for landlords to reclaim rental properties is set to come into force in January 2026. As reported by Greece’s public broadcaster ERT, the reform introduces a …

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Crete protesters try to block arrival of Israeli tourists

Greek police used tear gas and made arrests as some 300 people tried to block an Israeli cruise ship on the island of Crete, the latest in a series of …

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Outrage in Greece as Zakynthos nightclub holds X-rated ‘chocolate-licking’ contest with revellers ‘simulating sex acts’ on stage

A nightclub on the Greek island of Zakynthos — or Zante, as it’s known among British tourists — has sparked national outrage after footage emerged of a so-called ‘chocolate-licking’ contest, …

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Protests in Rhodes as Israeli cruise ship docks amid Gaza War tensions

Tensions flared on the Greek island of Rhodes on Monday as riot police clashed with demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza during the docking of an Israeli cruise ship, according …

Greece seeks €1.2 billion EU loan to fast-track defence upgrades under ‘Achilles Shield’ plan

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has revealed Greece’s intention to apply for €1.2 billion in loans under the European Union’s SAFE program, with the goal of accelerating defence upgrades. Athens is …

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Greek lifeguard saves three-year-old from drowning

The quick action of 24-year-old Giorgos Nikolopoulos helped avoid a tragedy as he saved a three-year-old girl’s life at Kavouri Beach, Katakolo. The lifeguard rushed in to pull the unconscious …

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Greece wildfires abating as firefighters contain outbreaks

Greece on Sunday was still  battling wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations across the country, but firefighters have brought many outbreaks under control. According to the Fire Brigade, …

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Greece asks for EU help in battling wildfires

Greece on Saturday requested EU help to battle wildfires that have sprung up in different regions, one of the worst just north of Athens, destroying houses and forcing police to …

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