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Over 3,000 Greek Citizenship Applicants Complete Language Certification Exams Nationwide

More than 3,000 applicants for Greek citizenship took mandatory language certification exams across 55 centres in Greece on Sunday. Organised by the Interior Ministry and Education Ministry, the exams included special accommodations for elderly and disabled applicants. A new pilot program monitored electronic devices to enhance exam transparency.

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Attack on Turkish Defense Center in Ankara Leaves 3 Dead, 5 Injured

A Turkish defense center in Ankara was attacked by unidentified gunmen, resulting in an explosion and gunfire that left three security guards dead and five others injured. The attackers took hostages, prompting a swift response from Turkish Special Forces who reportedly neutralized two of the assailants. The country's Interior Ministry has called it a terrorist attack as military and emergency services continue to manage the situation. The site is a key facility for manufacturing Anka combat UAVs and modernizing F-16 fighter jets

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New Greek Government Composition Announced After Cabinet Reshuffle

The Greek government has announced a new cabinet lineup following a recent reshuffle. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis retains his position, while key ministries see new appointments, including Kostis Hatzidakis as Finance Minister and George Gerapetritis as Foreign Affairs Minister. The changes, revealed by government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis, come ahead of the new ministers being sworn in on Friday evening.