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Greece, Egypt sign deal for first subsea power link between Europe, Africa
Oct 15, 2021 06:46Greece and Egypt have clinched an agreement that sets the stage for an undersea cable that will transmit power produced by renewables from North Africa to Europe, the first such infrastructure in the Mediterranean.
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Turkey warns against warship deal between France, Greece
Oct 03, 2021 06:43Turkey says a recent warship deal between France and Greece threatens the region’s stability as it is aimed at isolating Ankara.
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One dead in strong quake on Greek island of Crete
Sep 27, 2021 15:22A strong earthquake struck the Greek island of Crete early Monday, killing a man who was working in a church that collapsed and injuring 11 others, officials said.
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Greek police clash with anti-vaccine protesters in Athens
Aug 30, 2021 06:47Greek police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters who threw flares and other objects during a protest in central Athens on Sunday (August 29) against mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Greece eyes closer ties with Iran as President Raeisi assumes power
Aug 11, 2021 05:50Greek president congratulated her Iranian counterpart on taking office, expressing confidence about the promotion of ties between Athens and Tehran.
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Iran sympathizes with Greece over wildfires
Aug 09, 2021 06:42Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressed sorrow at the outbreak of wildfires in Greece that have caused loss of lives and financial damages.
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Greece issues 'extreme fire warning' for half of country as blazes rage
Aug 06, 2021 12:00Wildfires north of Athens leapt back to life on Thursday as searing conditions persisted and emergency crews battled blazes across Greece for a third day running.
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EU warns Turkey against plan to open Cyprus ghost town
Jul 28, 2021 06:26The European Union (EU) has warned Turkey against opening up the abandoned Cypriot town of Varosha, criticizing the plan as a breach of United Nations resolutions.
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Turkey's Erdogan set to visit Northern Cyprus amid tensions
Jul 18, 2021 08:27Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads to Northern Cyprus to mark the anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion, a visit that is bound to draw the ire of Greek Cypriots.
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Turkish FM’s remarks on Greece Muslims irks Athens ahead of talks
May 31, 2021 13:51Greece has reacted furiously to remarks by Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu describing the Muslim minority community in northern Greece as Turkish who were denied full civic rights.