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Head of New York's Met Museum pledges to return trafficked art

The director of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art said Thursday the famed institution would return more pieces of art…

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Maria Sakkari becomes the first Greek player to reach the Round of 16 in Beijing after defeating Fruhvirtova 6-4, 6-2

A bit of adaptation and a bit of facing an 'unknown' opponent (their first-ever encounter) made it a bit challenging…

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Defence Minister Dendias to attend launching of 'Kimon' frigate in France on Wed

National Defence Minister Nikos Dendias will pay an official visit on Wednesday to the Naval Group shipyards in Lorient, where…

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Closing of Iconic Athens Olympic Stadium Raises Concerns Over Structural Stability

Greek authorities have taken the decision to close down the nation's largest sports stadium due to concerns regarding the stability…

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2023 Melbourne Greek Film Festival Unveils Exciting Documentary Lineup: A Celebration of Greek Culture and Identity

The 2023 Greek Film Festival is thrilled to unveil this year's highly anticipated documentary lineup. We take pride in presenting…

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TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards Unveils World's Best Restaurants for 2023 Greece Hits Top 5 in one category

The world boasts many remarkable restaurants, from cutting-edge fine-dining establishments where chefs perform culinary alchemy to cozy and quirky family-run…

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Why Do We Eat Cake on Birthdays? Ancient Greece Holds the Answer

The tradition of enjoying birthday cakes, often adorned with candles, traces its origins to ancient Greece, where it served as…

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Egypt Unveils Ambitious Subsea Solar Energy Export Plan to Europe

Egypt's commitment to harnessing its abundant solar resources for Europe's energy needs remains steadfast. In discussions held at the recent…

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OPAP fined €24.5m by Hellenic Gaming Commission

The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has fined Greek gambling group OPAP €24.5m (£21.3m/$26.0m) for breaching elements of Greek law, ruling…

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Greece sends firefighting aircraft to Albanian forest fires

Greece sent two Canadair CL 415 aircraft to Albania on Sunday after the Albanian authorities requested assistance from the European…

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A fire broke out in a container ship near Kea island

A fire broke out on Monday in a container ship flying the Hong Kong flag, located 12.5 nautical miles north…

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Financial Times: The devastating impact of Bad Weather Daniel on feta Production

The Financial Times describes the situation that has developed in Greece after the deadly storm Daniel, which hit Thessaly, focusing…

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Greek International Women Awards celebrate achievements of Greek women worldwide

Greek women from around the world were honored at the third Greek International Women Awards (GIWA) in Athens. The awards,…

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Greek Orthodox Students Denied Exemption from Religious Classes: Ruling Sparks Debate

A recent ruling in Greece stated that Greek Orthodox students cannot receive exemptions from religious classes. The ruling is a…

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Tsipras visits Zaev in North Macedonia on Monday

Former Greek prime minister and SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras visited the former prime minister of North Macedonia Zoran Zaev in…

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Greece's Unemployment Rate Drops to 10.9% in August 2023

In August 2023, Greece's unemployment rate dropped to 10.9% from 12.3% in August of the previous year, marking a significant…

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Vassilis Spanoulis appointed as the new coach of the Greek National Team

Vassilis Spanoulis is the new coach of the Greek National Team for the next two years. The Greek coach of…

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Severe Infrastructure Problems Persist in Thessaly, Volos, and Northern Evia After Storms Daniel and Elias

Villages in the plain of Thessaly, towns outside Volos, and villages of northern Evia are facing severe infrastructure problems following…

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Greek runner Zisimopoulos wins 41st Spartathlon, breaking race record

Greek runner Fotis Zisimopoulos finished first in the 41st Spartathlon, the ultra-marathon race from Athens to Sparta in southern Greece,…

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Delta to link Athens and Boston with daily flights

Delta Airlines last week announced that in the 2024 summer season it will fly daily between Athens and Boston following…

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