Joint statements of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Kotzias, and the Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Μ.Α. Holguín Cuéllar, following their meeting (Athens, 14 December 2017)

N. KOTZIAS: We had the pleasure of hosting the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the friendly country of Colombia. We exchanged views on the further development of our bilateral relations. We talked about Colombia’s very interesting peace process and we congratulated them. It is a model from which we can all learn. Colombia is a very interesting country because it is developing its economy, it has a great culture, and we have to take advantage of all this in our bilateral cooperation. We also discussed the development and the general situation in our regions, the crises and wars in the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as issues of economic development and its different facets in Latin America. M. A. HOLGUIN CUELLAR: I would like to thank Minister Kotzias for the excellent reception. The truth is, I wanted to come to Greece earlier, but due to the peace process in my country it wasn’t possible. But it is a great pleasure to be here. I met with Minister Kotzias last September, and of course we had the opportunity to talk about the importance of our bilateral relations and how these relations can be strengthened even further. I talked to Minister Kotzias about the opportunities that exist in Colombia – which is now at peace – in various sectors, including the business sector. I also mentioned the potential for olive oil to enter our market. We also talked about security issues. I explained everything we have done in this sector and the ways in which we can pass on our experience and thus ensure further cooperation and improvement in our relations. Finally, I would like to say that tourism was another key sector that we talked about. There is no doubt that there is a great deal of room for cooperation in this sector. Colombia, which, as I said, is now at peace, has improved its links with various cities in our country, so I would say that it is an exceptional opportunity for us to make it possible, through tourism, for anyone who is interested to get to know a gorgeous country. Thank you.

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Joint statements of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Kotzias, and his Italian counterpart, Angelino Alfano, following their meeting (Rome, 20 December 2017)

Α. ALFANO: Unfortunately I have to be in Parliament for question time, so I can’t be late. So just a ‘tweet’ from me, to note our excellent relations with Greece, the importance of the two agreements we signed today. And I want to express my gratitude to my colleague, Nikos, for his support on the issue of the European Medicines Agency – very important support – and stress our cooperation, which can develop productively in the energy sector and in other fields opening up for further development with Greece. And I want to underscore that our ties are historical and that history usually creates destiny. So the history and destiny of Greece and Italy are in the same direction; they are aligned towards a future of shared peace, development and prosperity within the framework of the EU. This is the point of the agreement that was strengthened in Corfu this past September; it is the point of everything we said today. I won’t be able to answer any questions, because I have to go to Parliament – I have to rush. I take this opportunity to thank the press for being here, and to thank my Greek colleague. N. KOTZIAS: I would like to thank my friend, Angelino, and the interpreters. We had a very interesting discussion today, following up on the talks we had in Corfu between the two governments and one-on-one. We have decided to diligently and systematically continue to develop the relations between Greece and Italy, between the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to the benefit of the peoples of the two countries. We have a number of plans for developing our relations in the sectors of energy, culture, education, economy, and through political consultations between the two ministries. I thank my colleague very much for his hospitality, and I thank you. Parliament precedes any other activity of two ministers who are parliamentarians. Angelino, thank you.

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Football: Bullet sent to GREEK federation chief was 'terrorist attack'

ATHENS (AFP) - The GREEK Football Federation on Friday (Dec 29) said the sending of a three-page threatening letter accompanied by a bullet to its president was an "attempted terrorist attack". The registered package, which contained the letter and a 9mm bullet, was sent to Vangelis Grammenos at his ...

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Hominin Trackways in Greece? The Game Is Afoot

About 5.7 million years ago, on what’s now the Greek island of Crete, something went for a stroll. Walking on two legs, its clawless feet left impressions. Instead of its first toe sticking out thumblike, as an ape’s would, this creature’s big toe ...

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OLA claims responsibility for IED attack in Greece's Athens

IN A STATEMENT issued on 27 December, Omada Laikon Agoniston (OLA) claimed responsibility for an IED attack targeting a Court of Appeal in Greece's capital Athens on 22 December, Reuters reported. The statement accused the judiciary of acting as a proxy ...

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This “My Big Fat GREEK Wedding” star's bust for shoplifting may not have been the first time

A “My Big Fat Greeking Wedding” fan favorite was nabbed for allegedly giving herself a five finger discount right before Christmas. Now, new reports by TMZ state that that this incident wasn't Lainie Kazan's first foray into petty theft. Video footage allegedly confirms the grocery employee's statements that ...

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Turkey warns GREEK Cypriot regime over drilling

Turkey on Friday warned the GREEK Cypriot regime over its "unilateral hydrocarbon-related activities" in the Eastern Mediterranean. Turkey's Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying the unilateral actions are a "disregard of the inalienable rights on natural resources of the Turkish Cypriot people, the ...

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Turkey, GREEK Cyprus in row over Mediterranean drilling

Turkey on Friday warned GREEK Cypriot regime against its plans to start drilling for offshore oil and gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean. A deepwater drillship leased by a consortium of Italy's ENI and Total of France was preparing to begin the drilling earlier this week. The licence for drilling has ...

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German RV METEOR harassed by Turkish Coast Guard in the Aegean Sea

German research vessel Meteor was harassed by the Turkish Coast Guard while she was sailing North off the island of Limnos in the Aegean Sea. The Meteor has been conducting research on behalf of the German University of Heidelberg in the sea area between the islands of Limnos and Samothraki in the North-East Aegean Sea … The post German RV METEOR harassed by Turkish Coast Guard in the Aegean Sea appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Gun and bullets stolen as the police guard of ND deputy chairman was…

Τhe gun of the police officer assigned with the safety of New Democracy deputy chairman Kostis Chatzidakis was stolen in downtown Athens, while the police officer was carrying packages to the lawmaker’s office. According to media, the policeman had left the gun together with thirteen bullets in a small leather bag inside the parked car … The post Gun and bullets stolen as the police guard of ND deputy chairman was… appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Bullet sent to Greek FA chief considered a 'terrorist-attack'

The Greek Football Federation on Friday said the sending of a three-page threatening letter accompanied by a bullet to its president was an 'attempted terrorist attack'. The Greek Football Federation on Friday said the sending of a three-page threatening ...

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Zucchini chickpea balls with chopped Greek salad

In a large bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Mix in almond meal, zucchini, onion, egg, garlic, and salt until well-combined. Spray a baking sheet with olive oil. Form 12-16 golf ball-size balls, and place evenly on the baking ...

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St Nicholas GREEK Orthodox Cathedral would like to announce and congratulate Kiersten Spanos ...

Being an active member of Saint Nicholas church since the age of eight, she has taken six years of GREEK school, been in the choir since eleven years old with her grandmother and danced with St. Nicholas dance ministry for six years. This year, Kiersten has been honored with the opportunity to be the ...

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GREEK federation declares threat letter sent to president as 'terrorist attack'

The GREEK Football Federation on Friday said the sending of a three-page threatening letter accompanied by a bullet to its president was an "attempted terrorist attack". The registered package, which contained the letter and a 9mm bullet, was sent to Vangelis Grammenos at his Athens office on ...

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UK holidaymakers at risk after anarchists claim they've POISONED Coca-Cola, milk and meat

It is thought the group took popular items from shops several weeks ago before injecting them with the acid and discreetly returning the products to the shelves in the runup to Christmas. Authorities believe the products in question are in circulation in the capital, Athens, and GREECE'S second-largest city, ...

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The rush is on to prepay 2018 property taxes as hundreds stampede local town halls

By the hundreds, Monroe County residents lined up early at town halls all across the community to prepay their 2018 town/county property taxes. By 8:30 a.m., the line at Ogden Town Hall was out the door. Around 11 a.m., a raucous cheer went up in the GREECE Town Hall as officials there called ...

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Bild: Greece a paradise for fake passports

German newspaper sends reporter to Greece who buys fake Bulgarian passport for 2,000 euros

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Avalanche kills snowboarder in northern Greece

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say an avalanche has killed a snowboarder who was using a closed-off piste at a northern ski resort. Police say the 32-year-old Greek man was snowboarding with a group of friends at the Vasilitsa ski resort ...

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Store Was Ready to Arrest “Big Fat GREEK Wedding” Star For Having Shoplifted Before

The grocery store where actress Lainie Kazan was arrested for stealing was allegedly ready to arrest the “Big Fat GREEK Wedding” star for having shoplifted before.

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GREECE ETFs Needs an Assist from Banks

The Global X MSCI GREECE ETF (NYSEArca: GREK) is up 31.6% year-to-date, good for one of the best performances among single-country exchange traded funds. Additionally, GREK, the lone ETF dedicated to Greek stocks, is on a fourth-quarter tear with a gain of nearly 14% since the start of October.

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The first supermoon of 2018 will appear on New Year's Day - and it's more special than usual

[Dec 3 supermoon DC]Bill Ingalls / NASA * THE "WOLF MOON" ON JANUARY 1 — NEW YEAR'S DAY — WILL ALSO BE THE FIRST SUPERMOON OF THE YEAR. * SUPERMOONS OCCUR WHEN A FULL MOON COINCIDES WITH THE TIME THE MOON IS CLOSEST TO EARTH. * THEY DON'T LOOK ALL THAT DIFFERENT FROM REGULAR FULL MOONS, BUT THIS ONE IS SPECIAL BECAUSE IT'S ONE OF THREE HAPPENING IN A ROW. * A "SUPER BLUE MOON" ON JANUARY 31 WILL ALSO COINCIDE WITH A LUNAR ECLIPSE. ------------------------- On January 1 — New Year's Day — we'll see the first supermoon of 2018. Different cultures around the world have given various names to each full moon of the year. The first full moon of the year is called the wolf moon after the idea that wolves howl at the moon. And in this case, it's also a supermoon, a full moon that arrives when the moon is at or near the part of its orbit that's closest to Earth. The difference between a supermoon and a regular full moon isn't always easy to tell — though if you could put a supermoon next to a micromoon, a full moon at the part of its orbit furthest from Earth, you'd see it. But looking up to observe our celestial companion is worth it, and a supermoon (or another full moon) is as good an occasion as any to check it out. This event is made a bit more special by the fact that this supermoon is one of three occurring in a row. The first appeared on December 3, this one is on January 1, and we'll see the third on January 31. And as a NASA post on the "supermoon trilogy" explains, the one on January 31 will definitely be worth seeing. [SUPERMOON GRAPHIC]NASA/JPL-CALTECH LOOKING TO JANUARY 31 A second full moon to appear in a month — like the one on January 31 — is called a blue moon. They happen about once every two and a half years. But NASA says that "super blue moon" will also feature a total lunar eclipse, or when the moon lines up so that the Earth blocks the sun's light we see reflected in the moon. These happen about twice a year. As NASA explains it: "The moon will lose its brightness and take on an eerie, fainter-than-normal glow from the scant sunlight that makes its way through Earth's atmosphere. Often cast in a reddish hue because of the way the atmosphere bends the light, totally eclipsed Moons are sometimes called 'blood moons.'" "The lunar eclipse on January 31 will be visible during moonset," said Noah Petro, a research scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. "Folks in the eastern United States, where the eclipse will be partial, will have to get up in the morning to see it." And these occasions all serve to remind us of one thing, Petro says: The moon is pretty cool and worth looking at, no matter what. "The supermoons are a great opportunity for people to start looking at the moon," he said, "not just that once, but every chance they have!" NOW WATCH: How the ancient Greeks proved Earth was round over 2,000 years ago

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Turkey slams GREEK Cypriot over hydrocarbon-related activities

Turkey slammed the GREEK Cypriot Friday over its unilateral hydrocarbon-related activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, saying the GREEKS disregard of Turkish Cypriot people' rights on natural resources. The foreign ministry said in a statement that a drilling vessel has arrived at block number six and is ...

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30-year-old Snowboarder dies in rare Vasilitsa avalanche

A 30-year-old snowboarder died in the hospital of Grevena early Friday afternoon, despite doctors’ efforts to bring him back to life. An avalanche in Vasilitsa ski center had swept him away and threw him at a tree where he reportedly suffered serious injuries. The young man was transferred to the hospital of Grevena, Western Macedonia … The post 30-year-old Snowboarder dies in rare Vasilitsa avalanche appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Homeless in Athens in the Midst of Holiday Cheer

Even though there are no exact statistics, GREECE'S homeless are estimated at 40,000, with the vast majority of them living in the capital. The number is steadily increasing, as austerity forces more and more Greeks to lose their homes and jobs. Adding to these numbers, the unspecified large number of ...

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Vestas receives 28MW order for wind energy project in GREECE

Vestas receives 28MW order for wind energy project in GREECE ... The order is for the Flampouro project located in central and northern GREECE and includes supply and installation of two V117-3.45MW turbines and six V126-3.45MW turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM ...

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Michelle Obama Orders Food from the Greek Restaurant Souvla in San Franscisco

WASHINGTON – Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama ordered food from Souvla restaurant in San Francisco in order to taste it during a recent flight to […] The post Michelle Obama Orders Food from the Greek Restaurant Souvla in San Franscisco appeared first on The National Herald.

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GREEK stayover levy to be charged separately

The Finance Ministry in Athens announced on Friday that the stayover levy imposed on all types of tourism accommodation as of January 1, 2018 will only be covered by the guests and not the hoteliers, with the 2016 law providing for the new levy set for an immediate amendment. The ministry explained ...

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Troubled GREEK firm SEKAP seeks temporary stay in collection measures

The board of Greece's cigarette manufacturer SEKAP on Thursday announced a "stop payment" decision in case the company's smooth operation is not restored, days after a northern Greece appeals court left intact a fine of more than 38 million euros imposed in far-off 2009 for customs violations.

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GREEK government facilitates payment of arrears to social insurance agencies

The GREEK government on Thursday unveiled a package of measures aimed at facilitating professionals and enterprises in repaying their arrears to social insurance agencies accumulated by December 31, 2016, ANA reports. According to the report, the programme offers to debtors the ability to repay ...

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My Big Fat GREEK Wedding Mom Was A Pro Shoplifter, According To The Supermarket That Busted ...

Lainie Kazan was reportedly a known shoplifter, according to TMZ, which is why the store was ready at the exit when she was caught red-handed on Christmas Eve. Last week, we were shocked to report that the mom from My Big Fat GREEK Wedding was arrested after she walked out of a Gelson's ...

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NEW: Men killed in Greenacres hit-and-run worked for Good GREEK movers

NEW: Men killed in Greenacres hit-and-run worked for Good GREEK movers. 0. Share ... (Photos courtesy of Good GREEK Moving & Storage) ... “Today is a dark day for the Good GREEK Moving and Storage Family in an otherwise bright and joyous holiday season,” Georgedakis posted Saturday night on its ...

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GREEK Anarchist Group Allegedly Poisons Grocery Store Items

Greece has plenty of delightful traditions around Christmastime. But this year, in addition to lighting fires to ward off the troublemaking Killantzaroi, GREEK shoppers also have another potentially grave threat to contend with at their local supermarket. Earlier this month, a group of GREEK anarchists who ...

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Argyle Cheese Farmer selects site for larger manufacturing plant

Dave and Marge Randles picked a vacant warehouse in Glens Falls, New York, to construct a manufacturing plant that will allow them to triple production at their cheese, dip and GREEK yogurt business. The husband-and-wife owners of Argyle Cheese Farmer filed plans with the city planning department ...

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Greek porn star invites fans to spend New Year’s Eve with her (photos)

Holding a contest with 5 lucky winners

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Lainie Kazan in Big Fat Greek shoplifting claim

ACTRESS Lainie Kazan — who was caught red-handed as she attempted to shoplift from a California supermarket on Christmas Eve — had pulled the same stunt before, according to a report. She had shoplifted from the same store “at least a couple times ...

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Vestas has received a 28 MW order in GREECE

Trading CFDs is risky and you may lose all your invested capital. Please refer to our Risk Disclosure statement. Capital Com SV Investments Limited is a Cyprus Registered Company with Company Registration Number HE 354252. It is a regulated Cyprus Investment Firm, licensed by the Cyprus ...

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French Baraka circus brings smiles to flood-stricken Greeks

ATHENS, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- The arrival of the French modern circus Baraka in GREECE for first time on Nov. 15 this year happened to coincide with a tragedy. That night torrential rains hit Elefsina, a city about 17 km west of Athens which was chosen as Cultural Capital of Europe 2021. The flooding ...

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What people eat and drink on New Year's Eve around the world

GREECE: Vasilopita - Traditionally eaten at the stroke of midnight on New Year's in GREECE, Vasilopita is a bready cake that usually contains a hidden coin or trinket. The hidden treasure is supposed to bring extra good luck to the person who finds it. Spain: Grapes - In Spain, 12 good luck-bringing grapes ...

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Greek DM against use of term “Macedonia” as a solution with FYROM

GREECE'S National Defense Minister Panos Kammenos ruled out the possibility of his party and junior coalition partner Independent Greeks (ANEL) approving a solution to the longstanding naming dispute with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) that would include the term ...

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Lady Bees capture tournament title with 56-48 win over GREECE Odyssey

The Byron-Bergen Lady Bees beat GREECE Odyssey on Thursday night to capture, for the second year in a row, the Sports Boosters Tournament championship. The Bees came back from a 29-23 half-time deficit to win 56-48. After starting the season with three losses, Byron-Bergen has won five in a row.

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Greeks look to 2018 as their fragile economy creaks into life

After nearly a decade of grinding austerity, savage spending cuts and misery for millions, 2018 might just be the year when GREECE finally turns the corner. Long-suffering Greeks have been given a beacon of hope with predictions by international creditors and the Bank of GREECE that the economy will ...

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xu zhen blends east and west with buddha figure buzzing with greek and roman figures

upon a 14-meter-long form of a reclining buddha that dates from the high tang dynasty, xu zhen has added sculptural representations from greek and roman mythology. each figure poses or leans on and around the great buddha, bringing cultural traditions ...

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Man thought to be migrant found dead on Greek-Turkish border

Greek police say they have found the body of a man, believed to be a migrant, in a river that flows along the country's northeastern border with Turkey and which is on an illegal migration route. The unidentified body was found late Thursday in the icy ...

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Greek Cypriot Archbishop Accused of Bigotry

… at Christmas. As reported the Greek Cypriot daily ‘Haravgi’, under the … the church, Christian values and Greek Cypriot society, AKEL further stated … . They criticised the Greek Cypriot leader Anastasiades, the Greek Cypriot administration and …

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Cyprus presidential race begins as nine candidates submit bids

Nicos Anastasiades among candidates formally entering the contest, telling of vision for ‘free and independent country’ The race for the Cyprus presidency has begun in earnest, in an election that, once again, could hold the key to the island’s feuding Greek and Turkish communities finally uniting. On Friday, nine candidates including the incumbent president, Nicos Anastasiades, formally submitted bids to contest the race, the first round of which is scheduled for 28 January. Continue reading...

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Brunch now part of Ethos Greek Bistro in Wilton Manors

This open-air restaurant with a landscaped, wraparound terrace and a lively bar has begun serving weekend brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. after opening a year ago. “We’re introducing the first stage. Keep an eye out for what's to come,” says owner ...

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“Sellouts in the Room:” Éric Toussaint on the Greek Debt Crisis and SYRIZA Betrayals

ATHENS, GREECE – For years, throughout the severe economic crisis that has plagued Greece over much of the past decade, the international media and financial press have held Greece up as a striking example of financial folly and mismanagement. Greece’s ...

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“Human irresponsibility and bureaucracy” reason 24 people died in Mandra flash floods, say inspectors

Extreme weather caused the flash floods in Mandra, but “human irresponsibility and bureaucracy” are the causes for the tragedy that took the lives of 24 people in Mandra, West Attica, one and a half month ago. These are the findings of a research conducted by inspectors at the General Inspector of Public Administration as published … The post “Human irresponsibility and bureaucracy” reason 24 people died in Mandra flash floods, say inspectors appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Body of migrant recovered from Evros river in NE Greece

The body of a migrant was recovered from the Evros river, the natural border between Greece and Turkey. According to local media, the man’s age is estimated between 20-25 years old and his origin was from Africa. The body was discovered by police officers in the river on Thursday afternoon. An autopsy is to determine … The post Body of migrant recovered from Evros river in NE Greece appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.

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Body recovered from Evros river in N. Greece as migrants' flows continue

ATHENS, Dec. 29 (Xinhua)-- The body of a 20-25 year old man, most likely an African migrant, was recovered from the waters of Evros river on the border with Turkey in northern Greece, police said on Friday. Coroner Pavlos Pavlidis told Greek national news ...

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