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Albania releases jailed Greek MEP
An Albanian court on Monday freed a Greek member of the European Parliament who had just weeks left to serve on his two-year sentence for vote-buying, according to a state …
Tom Hanks issues warning over ‘fraudulent’ AI ads
Tom Hanks has hit out at “fraudulent” advertisements using an AI-created version of his likeness. The Elvis actor has issued a “public service announcement” to fans urging them not to …
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Trump to vote against Florida abortion rights amendment
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will vote against an amendment in his home state of Florida that would enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution and overturn a current six-week …
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels allowing help for Greek-flagged burning tanker
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have agreed to let tugboats and rescue ships assist a Greek-flagged oil tanker that remains ablaze in the Red Sea “in consideration of humanitarian and environmental concerns.” …
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Burglary in Rome goes wrong as man caught reading Greek mythology book
A man has been arrested in Rome after he stopped to read a book on Greek mythology in the home he was attempting to burgle. Italian media reported that the …
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Global IQ rankings: Japan leads the class and Greece needs to work harder
People often compare their intelligence to others – friends, family, or strangers. However, intelligence isn’t only a product of individual traits; it’s shaped by factors like environment, upbringing, and education. …
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Fires break out on oil tanker abandoned after attack
Fires have broken out on a Greek-flagged oil tanker previously attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels with the vessel now appearing to be adrift in the Red Sea, authorities say. It …
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US senator urges Greek Americans to vote for Kamala Harris
During the Democratic National Convention in the US this week, Senator for Maryland Chris Van Hollen met with the Greek American community in Chicago. According to Kathimerini, Van Hollen, who …
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Robert Kennedy Jr to drop out of race and endorse Trump
Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants a deal with Donald Trump in which he endorses the Republican rival in exchange for a job in a potential Trump …
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Greek oil-tanker attacked off Yemen: Houthi rebels suspected
Three projectiles hit a merchant vessel off Yemen’s rebel-held port city of Hodeida on Wednesday, causing a fire onboard and leaving the ship without engine power, a British maritime security agency …