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Kammenos suggests introduction of more US military bases in Greece
Greek minister of defence Panos Kammenos caused a stir in Athens, with his seemingly “off-the-cuff” remarks at the US Pentagon this week. During a meeting with US secretary of defence …
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External factors responsible for ATHEX crash, says Bank of Greece Governor
Bank shares in Greece took a deep plunge last Wednesday diving by 8.78 per cent, amid investor fears over lenders’ needs and bad credit. Even though Greece exited capital controls …
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Stormy debate over review endorsing religious schools’ right to discriminate against gay students
Faith-based schools across the country will see their ability to discriminate against students on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation guaranteed, if the Federal government puts into effect …
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Germany shuts down talks on reparations to Greece and Poland
Before his visit to Athens, German government spokesman Steffen Seibert attempted to clarify Berlin’s position in the light of new WWII reparations claims from the Greek side, amounting to €280 …
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Over 12,000 migrants crossed into Greece in 2018 through Evros border alone
Migration Minister Dimitris Vitsas presented data in Parliament last week showing that the number of migrants entering Greece through the Evros border from Turkey has sky-rocketed. According to the report, …
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Greece mourns the loss of Lt Kyriakos Papadopoulos
Lieutenant Kyriakos Papadopoulos made headlines internationally back in 2015 for rescuing more than 5,000 migrants crossing from Turkey to Lesvos in small rubber dinghies. Papadopoulos, 44, named “the hero of the Aegean” …
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Greek American arrested in pedophile ring bust in Florida
Thirteen child-sex predators have been arrested by Florida in a six-day undercover sting, Operation Cyber Guardian. Police posed as children online from 2 to 7 October creating fake profiles on …
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Father Antonios receives European Citizen for 2018 Prize
A Greek Orthodox priest from Athens has been announced European citizen of the year, in a ceremony that took place at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday. Having served …
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Greek air fleet hailed as best of NATO for 2018
Greek pilots were named the best among those that belong in the NATO-affiliated nations, after a great showing of their capabilities in Albacete of Spain. In fact, this is the …
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Traveller arrested for trying to smuggle $3.5 m worth of ice into Australia
A 47-year-old man from Cyprus was arrested on Sunday at Sydney International Airport, after the Australian Border Force (ABF) allegedly found four kilograms of ice hidden in the lining of …