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Thousands of Greeks and a sold-out concert dedicated to the 57 victims of the tragic train collision in Tempi is taking place at the Panathenaic Stadium in central Athens on Friday night, October 11, 2024. An organization representing several families of the victims has organized the concert with the participation …

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An impressive appearance of the northern lights, the Aurora Borealis, in the town of Xanthi, Greece,  on Thursday, October 10, 2024. The phenomenon, which is rare in Greece, offered a magnificent sight to the residents of the area in north-eastern Greece. The sky was lit up with red and purple …

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The body of a 67-year-old British national was recovered from a remote area in Megalo Spileo, Kalavryta in Peloponnese, according to a police announcement on Friday. According to the announcement, the British national had gone to the location with a fellow Briton to watch passing fighter jets. However, the 67-year-old …

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Four tax officers and one private accountant have been arrested on the island of Corfu on Friday. They had formed a corruption ring and were extorting taxpayers. Among those arrested is the deputy director of the Corfu tax office Greek police arrested the five gang members in raids in collaboration …

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The Hellenic Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management Company (HEREMA) announced on Thursday the successful completion of the first phase of exploration for hydrocarbons carried out by the ExxonMobil/HELLENiQ ENERGY consortium in the marine areas of the block southwest of Crete, as well as the decision of the consortium to officially …

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The body of 31-year-old Panathinaikos football player George Baldock was found on Wednesday night in a swimming pool at his home in Glyfada suburb of  southern Athens. The cause of Baldock’s  death has not yet been disclosed, however, police appears to have exclude crime, Greek media reported on Thursday. So …

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Several regional airports in Greece will shut down briefly and gradually between November 2024 and February 2025 for runway upgrades, the managing company  Fraport Greece announced on Wednesday. Fraport Greece, which manages 14 regional airports in all, said all commercial and private flights will be suspended during the works according …

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One of the six elevators at the students dormitory of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), northern Greece, collapsed on Monday night. It was a miracle that no student was inside and no injuries were reported. The company responsible TUV AUSTRIA said in a statement that the elevator at AUTH …

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High levels of arsenic have been detected in the local water supply of two villages in Halkidiki, northern Greece with the residents of Nea Triglia and Nea Plagia to express their concern. According to the municipality, an additional treatment stage is necessary to remove the arsenic, and installation procedures are …

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Τhe board of the Union of Shipowners and Cruise Ships held a meeting with  Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Christos Stylianidis on Wednesday. Top on the agenda was the recent implementation of an increased passenger fee as well as the crisis in the Middle East. Greece’s Tourism Ministry …

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A  UN Anti-Torture Task Force is currently visiting Athens to investigate the recent deaths of two migrants in police stations of the Greek capital. the Unit is assigned to investigate and inspect cases of possible torture, mistreatment, and violations of prisoners’ human rights. The UN unit called the “Subcommittee on …

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The popular and free tours of Athens by licensed tour guides are back, the Municipality of Athens announced on Tuesday. Starting on the weekend of October 12-13, 2024, the current schedule will continue to October 30, in collaboration between the city’s Organization for Culture, Sports and Youth (OPANDA) and the …

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