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Greece Tops EU Rates for Young Men Neither Working Nor Studying
In 2023, Greece made notable strides in reducing the number of young people neither in employment nor education or training (NEET). Across the European Union, the NEET rate for individuals aged 15 to...
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Athens Archaeological Sites Remain Closed for a Second Day Amid Heatwave
The Ministry of Culture announced today that all major archaeological sites in Athens, including the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, and Kerameikos Cemetery, will be closed from noon until 5 PM on Thursday....
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Greek Defence Ministry Inks Deal for Cutting-Edge Unmanned Surveillance Platform
The Hellenic General Directorate for Defensive Investments and Armaments has finalised a contract with ETME for the development of Unmanned Semi-fixed Sea Platforms for Maritime Surveillance (USSPS),...
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Greece, Jordan, and Australia Aid Cyprus in Battling Wildfire
Aircraft from Greece, Jordan, and Australia are assisting Cypriot authorities in combating a large wildfire in the southwestern Paphos region, which officials believe started from an illegal landfill....
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First Woman in Greece Gives Birth After Ovarian Transplant
A landmark event occurred in Greece last Saturday when a 39-year-old woman became the first in the country to give birth following an ovarian tissue transplant. Irini Koka, who delivered a baby boy...
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Early Morning Riots in Exarchia Result in Injuries and Arrests
Riots broke out in the early morning hours in the Exarchia area, leading to three police officers being injured and nine arrests. According to the Hellenic Police (ELAS), the incidents began shortly...
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Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell Enjoy Greek Beach Getaway
Goldie Hawn, 78, and Kurt Russell, 73, were spotted enjoying a sun-drenched retreat in Skiathos, Greece, on Thursday. The Oscar-winning actress and the Big Trouble in Little China star, who have been...
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Greece Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Historic Euro 2004 Triumph
Wednesday marked the 20th anniversary of Greece's unexpected and historic start to their Euro 2004 campaign, where they defeated hosts Portugal 2-1 in the opening match. Συμπληρώνονται σήμερα 20 χρόνια...
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New Greek Government Composition Announced After Cabinet Reshuffle
In a press conference held at the General Secretariat for Information and Communication, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis unveiled the new composition of the Greek government following a cabinet...
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Joint American-Greek Military Training Exercise Concludes
The Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA) announced on Thursday the conclusion of a joint American-Greek military training exercise, which had been underway since May 20 in the wider Attica...
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Supreme Court Prosecutor Orders Investigation into European Election Fraud...
On Friday, Georgia Adilini, the prosecutor of the Supreme Court (Areios Paghos), issued a directive to the Athens District Attorney's Office to launch an investigation into allegations of fraud during...
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UN Urges Greece to Investigate Deadly Migrant Shipwreck as Anniversary Passes
UN agencies have strongly criticised Greece for its lack of progress in investigating a tragic migrant shipwreck that occurred a year ago in the Mediterranean Sea, resulting in the deaths of hundreds...
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Greece Heatwave Tragedy: Tourists Perish as Record Temperatures Grip Nation
Greece is grappling with a deadly heatwave that has claimed the lives of several tourists and prompted urgent warnings as temperatures soar to unprecedented levels, foreshadowing a potentially severe...
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Greek Ambassador Presents Credentials to New Zealand Governor-General
Greek Ambassador Stavros Venizelos has officially presented his credentials as the non-resident ambassador to New Zealand in a ceremony with Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro. The Ambassador of #Greece,...
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Cyprus Records Second Death from Heatstroke Amid Soaring Temperatures
A second elderly individual has succumbed to heatstroke in Cyprus following a week-long heatwave that has seen record-breaking temperatures for June. State Health Services Organization spokesman...
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PM Mitsotakis Heads New Cabinet Meeting, Emphasises Dynamic Restart and Reforms
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis chaired the first meeting of the new Cabinet on Saturday at the Maximos Mansion, signaling a dynamic restart following recent elections and a government reshuffle....
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Eurostat Report: Greece Sees Employment Rate Rise in Q1 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, Greece's employment rate for individuals aged 20-64 increased by 0.9 percentage points, one of the highest among EU countries, according to the latest data from Eurostat....
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Stephen Fry Calls for Return of Parthenon Marbles, Likens Removal to Nazi Theft
Stephen Fry has compared the removal of the Parthenon Marbles to Nazi Germany stealing the Arc de Triomphe, urging the British Museum to return the ancient sculptures to Greece. Speaking on the...
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High Fire Risk Alert Issued for Attica and Evia Regions
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has issued a high fire risk alert (category 4) for Wednesday in the Attica and Evia regions of Greece. The Fire Risk Forecast Map highlights a significant...
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Sabalenka Withdraws from Paris Olympics to Focus on Health and Hard Court Season
Arina Sabalenka, currently ranked world No. 3, announced today that she will not compete in the upcoming Paris Olympics. The decision comes as the two-time Grand Slam champion aims to prioritise her...
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