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Turkey must turn theory into practice, Petsas says

"A diplomatic marathon has already been announced in the coming days and we are waiting to see how it develops. On Monday, the prime minister will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and on Tuesday with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. Regarding refugee-migration, we are on the same grounds with Germany in order to proceed with a Dublin 4 review in August, not now, which will definitely have a burden-sharing mechanism."

08 Μαρ 2020 13:18

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Measures to guard Greece's eastern borders to be stepped up to maximum, KYSEA meeting decides

"In recent days, Greece has suddenly come under mass, organised and coordinated pressure from the movement of populations at its eastern land and sea borders. This movement is directed and encouraged by Turkey. These actions are taking place in violation of its obligations under the EU-Turkey joint statement. Turkey, instead of controlling the migrant and refugee trafficking rings has itself become a trafficker," Petsas said in a statement.

02 Μαρ 2020 14:43

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Deputy Foreign Min. Fragogiannis discusses investments in Tokyo

According to diplomatic sources, Fragogiannis held a meeting with Japan's Deputy Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Masamune Wada, with whom he discussed cooperation in tourism, shipping and the organization of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

30 Ιαν 2020 12:31

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Koumoutsakos to visit Washington and Vienna on Monday and Tuesday

Alternate Protection Citizen Minister responsible for issues of migration Giorgos Koumoutsakos will visit Washington and Vienna respectively, for a series of meetings aiming at that people's awareness on the migration and refugees crisis in Greece as well as the promotion of Greece's positions on the promotion of its priorities.

18 Νοε 2019 08:36

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Greeks take to electric scooters: 1 million rides in 9 months

The number of Lime electric scooters being ridden around the streets and pavements of Athens is set to rise as Greeks have taken warmly to the two-wheeled mode of transport taking off around the world.

12 Νοε 2019 07:45

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PM Mitsotakis on Skai TV interview: 'Slowly but surely, security and order restored in Greece'

The government is determined to eliminate domestic terrorism, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in an interview to Giorgos Aftias and Skai TV on Sunday morning.

10 Νοε 2019 17:47

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Athens gearing up for annual Authentic Marathon race, which sets off at 9:00 a.m.

The annual Authentic Marathon of Athens will formally begin at 9:00 on Sunday morning in Marathonas, the town identified with ancient Marathon, where Persians fought the Athenians and lost the battle in 490 BC and from where legend has it a messenger ran to Athens with the news, before he collapsed and died from exhaustion.

10 Νοε 2019 11:13

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Antiterrorism raids result in three detentions and confiscation of weapons, explosives

An antiterrorism sweep ongoing by Greek authorities since Friday afternoon resulted in raids of 13 homes and the roundup of 15 individuals being questioned by the Counterterrorism Service. PM Mitsotakis congratulates counterterrorism services for successful raids.

09 Νοε 2019 15:56

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Internet access rising in Greece, survey shows

Almost eight in ten Greek households (78.5 pct) have internet access in their homes, up 2.6 pct from 2018, while a spectacular 69.2 pct increase has been recorded in the last 10 years (2010-2019), Hellenic Statistical Authority said in a survey released on Friday.

08 Νοε 2019 17:06