Tag: Greece
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Asif wants action against human trafficking agents after Greece tragedy
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has called for a firm action against those involved in sending the people abroad illegally. Speaking in the National Assembly on Monday, he expressed deep grief and sorrow over the deaths of Pakistani migrants in a boat incident near the coast of Greece. Khawaja Asif said the government and the…
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Eastern European countries announce plans to host refugees fleeing Ukraine
All Eastern European countries have announced plans to host millions of people fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Bodies of 12 migrants found in Turkey near border with Greece
The partially clothed bodies of 12 people have been found inside Turkey close to the border with Greece, after they apparently froze to death
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Pope Francis denounces the treatment of migrants in Europe
Greece: Pope Francis condemns the “narrow self-interest and nationalism” regarding the manner in which Europe treats its migrants. While upon the Greek island of Lesbos, The Pope said that the migrants were being framed for selfish political propaganda. He pressed focus on the causes of migration, instead of punishing those who feel the effects of…
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Ancient Olympia to be digitally preserved!
Greece: Ancient Olympia is prone to be digitally preserved in accordance to a new deal struck between the Greek government and Microsoft. This genius collaboration uses artificial intelligence to map the entire site, and augmented reality to help restore the essence of the original home of the Olympic Games. It will enable its viewers to…
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Greece suffers worst heatwave in over three decades
Athens:Due to climate change, cold country like Greece is experiencing the worst heatwave in history. According to media reports, Greece is experiencing its worst heat wave in thirty years, with temperatures in some regions of the country hitting 45 degrees Celsius by the end of this week. Carikos Mitsutakis, Greece’s prime minister, said the country’s…
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Centuries old rivalry between Turkey and Greece simmers once more at public news event
Greek, Turkish ministers clash at heated public news event
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Greece relaxes lockdown to cut indoor Covid-19 infections
Athens,(20th March, 2021, 12:43 am) (AFP/APP):Greece on Friday said it would relax a four-month coronavirus lockdown by allowing visits to archaeological sites and parks in an effort to reduce indoor infections, while boosting rapid tests. “We are allowing more outdoor activities…(as) indoor gatherings favour the spread of the virus,” Akis Skertsos, deputy minister to Prime…
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Ailing Greek Far-Left Hitman Ends Hunger Strike: Lawyer
The ailing Greek far-left hitman has ended his hunger strike, says his lawyer.
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Greece hopes to reopen for tourists in mid-May
Athens, March 11 (AFP/APP):Greece hopes to reopen for tourists in mid-May, thanks to an acceleration of its coronavirus vaccination programme which will provide a “wall of immunity” for residents, a government officials said Thursday. The country’s “Operation Freedom” will be made possible thanks to an expected increase in vaccine deliveries during the second quarter, including…