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Demonstrations in Greece

08.march 2024 IM (RSE)

Tear gas and Molotov cocktails at a protest against private universities in Athens

The protest was held ahead of the parliamentary session, which is expected to adopt a law that will allow foreign private universities to open branches in the country.

LGBT community

16.February 2024. CSR

Greece: Parliament approves same-sex marriage law

On Thursday, February 15, the Greek parliament approved a law that gives same-sex couples the right to marry and adopt children. 176 out of 300 deputies voted for the law. Greece is the first majority Christian nation to approve such a law

The World

29.November 2023 BG

The dispute between Greece and Britain that has been going on for two centuries

The British Prime Minister canceled the meeting with the Greek Prime Minister because he will not discuss the return of the Parthenon sculptures. They are talking about a diplomatic scandal, an escalation of a two-century-old dispute

The World

08.September 2023 MJ

Floods in Greece: An unequal struggle with nature

Rivers burst their banks, homes of thousands of people and bridges were destroyed after several days of heavy rain. Water and food were sent to the inhabitants of the villages around Palamas and Kardica

The World

07.September 2023 MJ

Floods and storms in Greece: Around 60 Serbian tourists trapped

We are undertaking everything and we are in communication with our people who are there, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic.

The World

25.August 2023 Z.S.

Greek police detained 79 people suspected of starting fires

Due to the suspicion that several fires were set in the north of Greece, the police detained 79 people. Civil Protection Minister Vasilis Kikilias said that these are "arsonists and scoundrels" who commit crimes against their country. 18 charred bodies were found in the forest in the north of the country, which are suspected to be the victims of migrants.

The World

22.August 2023 BG

Greece: 18 charred bodies found in the forest

Some media report that they are migrants. The dead were found in two groups

On site: Cyprus

16.August 2023 Todor H. Medic

A look at hopelessness

What is today called the "Cyprus model" is actually a frozen conflict which, as things stand now, will be difficult to resolve so that both parties are satisfied. The Turks (that is, the Turkish army) have no intention of withdrawing from the island, and the "freedom for Famagusta" posters all over the southern part of the island clearly state what the Greeks think about it. This region is an eternal symbol of conflict and a signpost that should warn of which way to go

The World

15.August 2023 Z.S.

Greek islands: Nine deaths due to lack of health workers

During the summer season this year, there were at least nine deaths on the Greek islands, including a pregnant woman and her unborn child due to a lack of medical staff

The World

26.July 2023 M.S

Fires in Greece: Three victims on the island of Evia

So far, three victims have been recorded in the fires in Greece. The pilot and co-pilot of the plane carrying water to extinguish the fire on the island of Evia were killed, and the body of a farmer who had been missing since July 23 was found.

The World

24.July 2023 S.Ć.

Fire in Greece: The biggest evacuation ever

It burns in 82 places. All tourists from Serbia are in safe places. Firefighters from Serbia are leaving for Greece tomorrow. 30.000 people were evacuated

The World

23.July 2023 MJ

Fires are raging on Rhodes

The BBC reports that more than 3.500 people have been evacuated to safety by land and sea, while another 1.200 are awaiting evacuation from the three villages of Pefki, Lindos and Kalatos.

The World

11.July 2023 AE

Deadly journey: Spain rescued over 80 migrants, dozens are missing

Poor living factors force migrants to risk their lives on overcrowded boats to reach a better place to live. The journey from Africa to the Canary Islands is just another in a series of mass drownings in the Atlantic

The World

25.June 2023 S.Ć.

Elections in Greece: Mitsotakis won

Based on 70 percent of the votes counted in the repeated parliamentary elections, the conservative New Democracy has 40,43 percent of the vote, which will give it a majority of the 157 mandates in the parliament.

The World

25.June 2023 Z.S.

Greece: New parliamentary elections and a fierce fight for the prime minister's mandate

The ruling party of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, New Democracy hopes to win an absolute majority in the new elections

Summer vacation

24.June 2023 AE

Sharks in Greece: Are there reasons to worry?

While enjoying the beautiful Greek beaches, swimmers rarely encounter sharks, and even less often the most dangerous ones. However, it happens that while sunbathing they notice a shark in the shallows

The World

23.June 2023 AE

Greece: The world's fastest shark seen in the Ionian Sea

A fisherman spotted the shark as it "swimmed like a dolphin" by his boat

The refugee crisis

15.June 2023 I.Đ.

Greece: Three days of mourning for the suffering of migrants

A fishing boat carrying migrants from Libya to Italy capsized on Wednesday and sank 75 kilometers off the Greek peninsula of Peloponnese. The Coast Guard announced that it pulled 79 bodies from the sea and rescued around 100 people

The World

08.May 2023. I.Đ.

Elections in Greece: People disappointed, dirty games instead of arguments

Citizens showed in polls before going to the polls on May 21st that they hate everything. Both the government and the opposition promise stability and prosperity, but the people do not seem to be coming out in large numbers to vote

The World

01.march 2023 S.Ć.

Train accident in Greece: Minister resigned

Kostas Karamanlis resigned because of the collision between a passenger and freight train that killed at least 42 people. The cause of the accident is being investigated, the head of the railway station denies guilt