A six-month-old Greek law has exposed asylum seekers to abuse and exploitation and is designed to deport rather than protect, two NGOs have said. Oxfam and the Greek Council for Refugees have hit out ...
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How the world sees Greece
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Greek law puts asylum seekers at risk of abuse and deportation, NGOs say
First International Flight Arrives at GREEK Island of Skiathos
First International Flight Arrives at GREEK Island of Skiathos. Ευρωκίνηση. Island if Skiathos. (Photo by Eurokinissi/ Thanassis Kalliaras). 2/7/2020.
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Two-thirds of GREEKS think a “hot episode” with Turkey will occur within 12 months
That is followed by “Another party” with a percentage of 5.2% and “I do not know / I do not answer” with a percentage of 7.5%. Two-thirds of GREEKS think ...
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GREEK tourism reps urge restart of flights with Turkey to revive virus-hit sector
Other GREEKS also hope to visit Turkish touristic destinations, he added. The world-famous GREEK island of Santorini is yet another destination that ...
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BoJo's father sparks outrage after reports of him breaking Covid-19 rules and flying to his Greek villa on 'essential business'
[Preview] PM Boris Johnson’s father has reportedly jetted off to his villa in Greece despite the UK Foreign office advising against traveling abroad and the Greek government banning direct flights from Britain, prompting fury from Britons. Read Full Article at RT.com
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PM’s father Stanley Johnson criticised for Greece trip amid pandemic
Source: www.aol.com - Thursday, July 02, 2020 Boris Johnson’s father Stanley has been criticised by MPs after flying to Greece despite Government advice urging Britons against all but essential international travel. The 79-year-old arrived in Athens on Wednesday evening to visit his mountain villa, and shared a video of his plane landing in the capital on social media platform Instagram. He also posted a picture of himself wearing a face mask, which appeared to be taken in an airport. Mr Johnson flew to Athens via Bulgaria, the Daily Mail said, because the Greek government has banned direct flights from the UK until mid-July. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stanley Johnson (@stanleyjohnson) on Jul 1, 2020 at 3:46pm PDT He told the paper he was visiting the country on “essential business trying to Covid-proof my property in view of the upcoming letting season”. “I need to set up distancing measures at the property because they’re taking it very seriously here. The Greeks are trying to stop bulk arrivals from the UK but they were quite happy to have me coming in. “All they wanted to know was where I was coming from and what I was doing. Then I had my temperature taken and was swabbed twice.” Mr Johnson said air bridges must be set up “as soon as possible”, adding: “From what I’ve seen the arrival of the British will not be a danger to the Greeks because they’re so careful here.” Most people have been following the guidelines and socially distancing – not everyon All Related
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Greece weather: Temperature up to 40°C, rain and thunderstorms
A mini heat wave with temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius has been hitting Greece, despite the “meltemia”, the summer north winds. The features of this rather unstable weather are bright sunshine, high temperatures but also local rainfalls, showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the following days. According to meteorologists, high temperatures will remain high … The post Greece weather: Temperature up to 40°C, rain and thunderstorms appeared first on Keep Talking Greece.
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