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EU

Athens paralyzed by striking public sector workers taking to streets to protest against new labor bill (VIDEO)

Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021By Editor

The Greek capital has been brought to a standstill as public sector workers protest against new legislation that they claim would restrict employee rights at a time when the economy is struggling to rebuild from the pandemic. … Read More >Athens paralyzed by striking public sector workers taking to streets to protest against new labor bill (VIDEO)

UK

‘Legitimate’ owner? Boris Johnson says UK ‘legally’ obtained Elgin Marbles, will not return them to Greece

Posted on March 17, 2021March 17, 2021By Editor

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has dashed Athens’ hopes of getting back the Parthenon/Elgin Marbles by saying that the British Museum remains their “rightful” owner following “legal” acquisition in the 19th century. … Read More >‘Legitimate’ owner? Boris Johnson says UK ‘legally’ obtained Elgin Marbles, will not return them to Greece

EU

March against police brutality ends in violence in suburb of Greek capital (VIDEOS)

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

Greek police deployed tear gas and clashed with demonstrators in the Nea Smyrni suburb of Athens after several thousand people took to the streets on Tuesday, angered by footage of the recent brutal arrest of a local man. … Read More >March against police brutality ends in violence in suburb of Greek capital (VIDEOS)

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Turkey claims Greek fighter jets shot flare near its research vessel in Aegean Sea amid maritime zones dispute

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021By Editor

Four Greek fighter jets flew close to a Turkish vessel in the Aegean Sea, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Tuesday as the two nations seek to reconcile their differences over the disputed waters with a new round of talks. … Read More >Turkey claims Greek fighter jets shot flare near its research vessel in Aegean Sea amid maritime zones dispute

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Turkey invites Greece to resume talks amid Eastern Mediterranean Sea dispute

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021By Editor

Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday that Turkey has offered to resume exploratory talks with Greece on hydrocarbon resources in the Eastern Mediterranean, as Ankara wants to improve ties with the European Union. … Read More >Turkey invites Greece to resume talks amid Eastern Mediterranean Sea dispute

World

‘Inhumane treatment’: Turkey accuses Greece of migrant ‘pushbacks’ into Turkish waters

Posted on December 14, 2020December 14, 2020By Editor

The Greek Coast Guard has been sending illegal migrants stranded on islands in the Aegean back to Turkish territorial waters, Turkey’s Interior Minister has said, accusing Athens of “torture.” … Read More >‘Inhumane treatment’: Turkey accuses Greece of migrant ‘pushbacks’ into Turkish waters

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Turkey’s Erdogan brushes off threats of EU sanctions, says Brussels ‘never honest’ with Ankara

Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020By Editor

Any potential economic sanctions the EU might impose on Turkey do not concern the country much, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, accusing the bloc of never acting “honestly” towards Ankara. … Read More >Turkey’s Erdogan brushes off threats of EU sanctions, says Brussels ‘never honest’ with Ankara

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Greece urges Turkey to stop migrants’ illegal crossings, says traffickers use ‘student visa’ loophole

Posted on December 9, 2020December 9, 2020By Editor

The Greek government accused Turkey on Tuesday of encouraging Somali migration through visa offers, urging Ankara to stop “coordinated” illegal migrant arrivals into Europe. … Read More >Greece urges Turkey to stop migrants’ illegal crossings, says traffickers use ‘student visa’ loophole

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Greek police clash with anti-lockdown protesters just before stay-at-home order comes into force (VIDEO)

Posted on November 8, 2020November 8, 2020By Editor

An anti-lockdown rally in Greece’s Thessaloniki turned violent as protesters pelted riot police with projectiles, injuring two officers. The police made 11 arrests amid the clashes. … Read More >Greek police clash with anti-lockdown protesters just before stay-at-home order comes into force (VIDEO)

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Greece set for 2nd nationwide lockdown as Covid cases jump

Posted on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020By Editor

The Greek government has announced a new nationwide lockdown – the country’s second to date in the pandemic – due to the “exponential growth” of coronavirus cases over the last week. … Read More >Greece set for 2nd nationwide lockdown as Covid cases jump