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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Greek PM seeks permanent return of Parthenon marbles

"There has now been a significant change in the United Kingdom both at the level of public opinion, but also at the level of people who have knowledge of the matter," Mitsotakis told Greek President ...


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What happened to the Greek Monarchy?

… the end of the Greek Monarchy. Greece is a democratic republic … growing dissent among the Greek population about their liberalisation … the political climate in Greece was deemed sufficiently calm … Prince Nikolaos living in Greece with his wife Princess …


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Greece's Ex-king Constantine To Have Private Funeral

… on Tuesday in Athens AFP Greece';s former king Constantine … seven kings and queens of Greece. The last member of a … property dispute with the Greek state, Constantine had his Greek citizenship revoked in … than 12 percent of Greeks favoured a return to a …


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Greece's last King Constantine II dies

Greece';s last King Constantine … nearly 70 per cent of Greeks voted for it to end … the last king of Greece. In 1994, the Greek socialist government stripped the … after being stripped of his Greek citizenship.


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The coup that deposed the last King of Greece

… MOTZKAU VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Greece’s last monarch, King … in the country. The Greek monarchy had then existed … after Greece became independent from the Ottoman Empire. The Greek … instability and repression in Greece, and was heavily criticized …


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Missing woman from Luxembourg, Greece's ex-King dies and Handball World Cup starts today

… next week. KING DIES - Greece’s last King Constantine II … during a turbulent period in Greek history that culminated in a …


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No state funeral for Constantine II, the last King of Greece

… after Constantine passed away, the Greek government, led by Prime Minister … head of state. The Greek government will be represented at … private cemetery where many of Greece’s royal family are laid … still to come. The Greek monarchy was abolished following a …


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King Constantine II of Greece’s relationship with the Olympics

… Spain (born Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark), were Olympians competing … for Greece in the 1960 Olympic Games … and Constantine were on the Greek sailing team. At just the … in the Dragon class. The Greek team went on to win …


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The date for Greek King’s funeral announced: Details

Former King Constantine II of Greece’s funeral is scheduled to take place next week. The private office of the late King has announced that the funeral procession will be held on Monday, Jan. 16, in ...


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Former Greek King Constantine II dies at 83

Greece’s former King Constantine II died late on Tuesday at the age of 82. Born on June 2, 1940, in Athens, he ascended the throne on March 6, 1964, at the age of 24, succeeding his father, Paul I, after his death. In September of the same year, he married the then Princess of Denmark, […] The post Former Greek King Constantine II dies at 83 appeared first on Hellenic News of America.


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Greece, Malta lag in sanctioned Russian assets

Greece and Malta lag behind their European Union peers in freezing Russian assets sanctioned over Moscow's war against Ukraine, according to an EU official and an internal document, as the bloc considers using the assets to help Kyiv.


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Shocking Energy Costs, Ukraine War Aid Will Slow Greece’s Growth

… said, reported Reuters. Greece in 2022 lifted health measures … In joint statements with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis … General Mathias Cormann praised Greek reforms but said … three international bailouts. “Greece must continue to pursue reductions …


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Greece in moderate quake phase over last two months

… ] In the past two months, Greece has seen an increase in … , the sea area north of Crete, and Evia, have experienced an … upheaval has occurred in Greece before. “In Greece we have an average … researcher UNESCO, in comments to Kathimerini.


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Will Greece extend its territorial waters amid Turkish threats?

… Davelis to look at why Greece is now considering extending its … law – around the island of Crete despite Ankara’s threats in …


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Group who participated in migrant rescue operations have gone on trial in case condemned by rights groups


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King Constantine II of Greece obituary

Former Greek ruler who was toppled from the throne in a military coup that led to the abolition of the monarchyBy the standards of the hapless Greek monarchy, Constantine II, the last king of the Hellenes, who has died aged 82, led a comfortable life in exile after a brief and turbulent reign. Of the seven Greek monarchs of the 19th and 20th centuries, three were deposed, one assassinated, two abdicated and one died of septicaemia after being bitten by a barbary ape in the royal gardens.The Glücksburg monarchy was German-Danish in origin, imposed on Greece in the 1830s. During prolonged wrangling after Constantine’s deposition, the Greek government refused to give him a passport until he acknowledged that he was Mr Glücksburg, whereas he insisted he was just plain Constantine. As the last of Greece’s deposed monarchs he escaped lightly. But decades of exile in London, as one thing the Greeks did not want back from Britain, were not how he would have chosen to spend his life. Continue reading...


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Ancient Greek Amphitheater at Laodicea Restored to Former Glory

The ancient amphitheater in the Ancient Greek city of Laodicea, located in the ancient Greek area of Phrygia, has been restored. The mammoth task of restoring the ancient amphitheater was undertaken by Professor Celal Simsek of the University of Pamukkale (the ancient city of Hierapolis) and his archeological team in 2003. Now, their project of […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Constantine, Last King of Greece, Dies at 82

… , Queen Anne Marie, in Corfu, Greece, July 1964. Photo: EPA … electoral victory of George Papandreou as prime minister for … national unity led by Konstantinos Karamanlis announced a referendum on … legal conflict with the Greek state regarding their confiscated …


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Last King of Greece Constantine II dead at 82

… country since 1964 until the Greek monarchy was abolished in 1973 … of King Paul I of Greece and German aristocrat Princess Frederica …


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JUST IN: Constantine, the former and last king of Greece, has died at a private hospital in Athens. He was 82.


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Greece's last king Constantine II to be buried privately in Athens


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Number of #suicides in #Greece up 25 pct since 2020, says suicide observatory


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Greek PM dashes hopes of swift return of Parthenon marbles

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday dismissed reports of an imminent repatriation of the Parthenon sculptures known in Britain as the Elgin marbles. Britain and ...


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Greece Former King

Greek and Olympic flags are seen at half-staff as the Hellenic Olympic Committee commemorate the former king of Greece who was an Olympic sailing gold medalist in Rome in 1960, at Panathinean stadium in Athens, Greece, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Greece's ...


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Trial of Irishman Sean Binder for people smuggling opens in Greece


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Constantine, last king of Greece and late Duke of Edinburgh’s nephew, dies at 82


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Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece pokes fun at Prince Harry memoir


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Former king of Greece and Prince William's godfather, Constantine, dies age 82


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Prince William's godfather King Constantine of Greece dies aged 82


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Constantine, former King of Greece and Charles’s second cousin, dies aged 82


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Rescuers who saved migrants go on trial in Greece


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#Greece less dependent on #Russian_gas in the first 10 months of 2022 compared to the EU average


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#Greek - #UK cooperation against #domesticviolence and #genderbasedviolence


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Ex-King Constantine II of Greece dies at 82

The former King of Greece, Constantine II, has died at the age of 82, CNN affiliate CNN Greece reported on Tuesday.


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Greek Foreign Ministry delivers note verbale to Libya over its claims about 'Sanco Swift' research vessel


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#SYRIZA-PA (@syriza_gr): PM Mitsotakis extremely dangerous for Greece's national security


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Reforms supported Greek economic rebound, #OECD (@OECD) survey says


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#BREAKING: Constatine II - Greece's last ever reigning king - has died at the age of 82. #9News


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Get set for your Greek island getaway

The Ionian islands have it all: sunshine, beaches, charming old towns and villages clinging picturesquely to the coast. Naturally, this being Greece, there are plenty of magnificent ancient ruins, too ...


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Greece, Malta lag behind in sanctioning Russian assets

Greece and Malta lag behind their European Union peers in freezing Russian assets sanctioned over Moscow's war against Ukraine, according to an EU official and an internal document, as the bloc considers confiscating the funds to help Kyiv.


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Greece's former king to be buried as a private citizen

Greece's government says Constantine, the former and last king of Greece, will be buried as a private citizen in Tatoi, the former summer residence of Greece’s royals where his parents and ancestors are buried.


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Greece’s former king to be buried as a private citizen

Constantine, the former and last king of Greece, will be buried as a private citizen in Tatoi, the former summer residence of Greece’s royals and where his parents and ancestors are buried, the government said Wednesday.


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Greek Exports Increase by 37% Year-On-Year Setting New Record

Greek exports in all major sectors set a new record in 2022 rising by double digits in the eleven months between January and November, according to the data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Monday. In the January–November period, the total value of exports amounted to €50.11 billion from €36.40 billion, up 37.7% […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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The Referendum that Abolished Monarchy in Greece

The referendum that abolished the monarchy in Greece and the reign of Constantine II, was held on 8 December 1974 after the collapse of the military junta. The vote was overwhelmingly against the monarchy. 69.2% of voters voted for a Republic with a turnout of 75.6%. The result was met with enthusiasm on the streets […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.


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Dutch teen arrested in Greece for alleged abuse of 9-year-old

A Dutch teenager has been arrested in Greece on suspicion of having sexually abused a nine-year-old girl, Greek media reported. The girl, who is also Dutch, was allegedly abused in the house of her mother where the boy had been staying. When the mother of ...


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Last king of Greece passes away

ATHENS: King Constantine II of Greece, who reigned from 1964 until 1973 when monarchy was abolished in the country, passed away in Athens at the ...


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Greece's last king, Constantine II, dies at 82

… was forced to flee Greece after leading an unsuccessful … unity government led by Konstantinos Karamanlis, Greeks rejected monarchy for a … and a villa in Corfu, the birthplace of the … years before returning to Greece. An accomplished athlete and …


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Olympia: A visit to Greek’s most athletic ruins

… the most spectacular ruins in Greece. But they are, without a … all the city-states of Greece, who, for a few days … the athletes had to be Greek, of Greek parents and free men … most famous sculptor of classical Greece, in a workshop that archaeologists …


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Constantine, The Former And Last King Of Greece, Dead At 82

The country's last monarch won an Olympic gold medal before becoming entangled in his country’s volatile politics in the 1960s, spending decades in exile.


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The last king of Greece – Constantine II – has died

… Advertisement The last monarch of Greece had been hospitalised for … , Xinhua news agency quoted Greek national broadcaster ERT as saying … The military junta abolished the Greek monarchy in 1973. The former … was also the nephew of Greek-born Prince Philip, the …


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