Ballot Box stolen from polling center in Exarchia and set on fire

10 July, 2019

At least one ballot box was stolen from a polling station in the anarchists’ district of Exarchia in Athens and were allegedly set on fire. The unprecedented incidents took place on early Sunday evening short before the polling stations in Koleti and…

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‘Evdokia’ the 1200 Year Old Olive Tree in Corfu, Greece

10 July, 2019

An imposing olive tree on Corfu, known as ‘Evdokia’ by the locals, has been estimated to be between 1086 and 1200 years old, according to stu-dies by German scientists from the Dresden University of Technology. The study was presented at an event…

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When calves seek shade at the beach you know it’s Heat Wave in Greece

10 July, 2019

Heat wave in Greece: It is currently so boiling hot in Greece that even calves seek the beach and shade under the sun umbrella. A swimmer was surprised to see a calf to have made it comfortable on his beach towels, enjoying…

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Austerity, unemployment behind ND lanslide

10 July, 2019

‘I am committed to fewer taxes, many investments, for good and new jobs, and growth which will bring better salaries and higher pensions in an efficient state’ Mitsotakis said. Greece’s opposition conservatives returned to power with a landslide victory in snap elections…

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Mitsotakis to CNBC: Talks with European partners will begin immediately; ND has presented a clear plan, ‘without surprises’

10 July, 2019

Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ first press statements after Sunday’s election victory by his center-right New Democracy (ND) came during an interview to CNBC, where he expressed gratitude over the election result – which will make him prime minister at the head of a majority…

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Summer festivals

10 July, 2019

Greece is brimming with festivals every summer. These fascinating celebrations, some of which date WAY back in time, never fail to fire up the imaginations of art-loving audiences..Distingui-shed artists from Greece and all over the world dazzle us with their creativity and…

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FIFA chief wants 32 teams at 2023 Women’s World Cup

10 July, 2019

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to expand the Women’s World Cup from 24 to 32 teams for the next tournament in 2023. “I want to expand the tournament to 32 teams,” the Swiss-Italian told a news conference. “We will have to act…

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Ballot Box stolen from polling center in Exarchia and set on fire

‘Evdokia’ the 1200 Year Old Olive Tree in Corfu, Greece

When calves seek shade at the beach you know it’s Heat Wave in Greece

Austerity, unemployment behind ND lanslide

Mitsotakis to CNBC: Talks with European partners will begin immediately; ND has presented a clear plan, ‘without surprises’

Summer festivals

FIFA chief wants 32 teams at 2023 Women’s World Cup

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