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Eleven Greeks tied to huge haul of cocaine in France
Police seized over 1.5 tons of the drug.
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FYROM changes stance on naming issue
The turn of events comes after a long period of turmoil in FYROM, during which former PM Nikola Gruevski renamed airports and motorways after Alexander the Great.
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Bangladesh statue inspired by Greek goddess deemed un-Islamic is reinstalled
The sculpture, which is a variation of the goddess Themis, has been returned to the Supreme Court.
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Evidence points to Greece and Bulgaria as birthplaces of mankind
A recent discovery has the potential to debunk experts’ belief that human lineage first split from apes and started in Africa.
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Saffie Rose Roussos youngest victim of Manchester terror attack
The eight-year-old is among 22 people killed in the attack at Manchester Arena.
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Montreal recognises the Greek Pontic genocide
The city’s municipal council unanimously voted in favour of the motion, designating 15 May as Remembrance Day.
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WATCH: Turkish president’s security personnel attack protesters in DC
Video footage shows men in suits charging past police to kick and punch protesters during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to the US this week.
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Greek American celebrates 100 years of life and philanthropy
Known for raising much-needed funds for the needy, her church, and local Greek festivals, this time family and friends did something special for Stella Theodore Manios.
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Tireless nurse and paramedic Helen Zahos volunteers again, now in Iraq
The health professional recently arrived in Iraq where she is volunteering to help set up a field clinic.