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1. Mitsotakis: Europe must be prepared in the event that it comes under attack

   Events now taking place thousands of kilometers away are now having a direct impact on Greece, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stressed in his regular review of the previous week, posted online every Sunday. From geopolitical tensions and energy uncertainty to the changes in the economy, labor and the operation of the state, he stressed that […]

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2. Taxi drivers in Greece on 24h strike, March 23

   Taxi drivers throughout Greece will launch a 24-hour strike on Monday, March 23, 2026, the day the controversial bill of the Transport Ministry will be voted discussed and voted for in the Parliament. The strike starts at 6:00 a.m. on Monday and ends at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24. In Athens taxi drivers will […]

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3. Techno track “Yanis Varoufakis” goes viral in Russia’s clubland

   A viral track repeating just two words,“Yanis Varoufakis,” is spreading across Russia’s clubland. Created by a Moscow DJ, the tune has taken off among zoomers, with critics linking its appeal to a revival of 90s/early 2000s techno, writes Brian McDonald, Russia-based Irish journalist. The irony is that most listeners likely have no idea who Yianis […]

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4. Auction of rare Gospel of 18th c. – Owner of gallery in Athens arrested

   The owner of a well-known gallery in Athens with presence also on TV and social media such as Tiktok was arrested early Friday afternoon. According to initial information, he attempted to auction a rare Gospel of the 18th century and he was found to be also in possession of over 100 counterfeit paintings. The reason […]

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5. Corfu declared in “state of emergency” due to water shortage

   The island of Corfu is declared in a “state of emergency” due to water shortages and thus for a period of three months. The relevant decision was signed by the Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavrou, following the agreement of the RAEH and the Secretary General of Aegean and Island Policy. This decision reflects […]

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