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Greece at the best level of new US Travel Advisory Program as “least risky” country to visit
The new program tells potential travellers to “exercise normal precautions”.
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Ancient Athenian teenager’s face reconstructed for public display
The girl, Avgi meaning Dawn, is said to have lived during 7,000 BC.
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Free wi-fi for everyone on Athens buses, trams and trolleys
The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2018.
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Greek coastguard seizes ship with 29 containers carrying explosive materials
The vessel, headed to Libya, was sailing off the coasts of Crete.
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Golden Globe Winner recognises Hellenic heritage during acceptance speech
Alexandre Desplat victorious for his mesmerising work on award winning ‘Shape of Water’, talks about the influence of his Greek mother.
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‘Macedonia’ name dispute a national issue that cannot leave the Church of Greece indifferent
Greece’s Archbishop Ieronymos takes matters to the Holy Synod.
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The new FYROM name should not include the term ‘Macedonia’, stresses Mikis Theodorakis
The famous composer warns the Greek government not to betray the 1992 decision.
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Following an age-old tradition, Northern Greece’s Goat-Men kick in the new year
The annual Babougera festival, a celebration of wine and fertility, made noise last weekend in Drama.
Sport –
Bergers to Host Olympic in Pre-season Friendly
The match between Heidelberg United and Sydney Olympic is scheduled for Saturday 10 February, KO 5.00 pm at Olympic Village, Heidelberg.
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Greek soldiers’ remains returned from Cyprus
The five soldiers died on board the patrol boat Phaethon when it was bombed by Turkey in August 1964.