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1. Greek PM Mitsotakis condemns attack at the WH correspondents’ dinner

   Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis condemned the attack at the Hilton hotel during the White House correspondents’ dinner attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and members of his administration. “The attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is a stark reminder that violence has no place in democracy,” Mitsotakis said on […]

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2. Greece expands list of “Untrodden Beaches” to 251

   Greece expanded in April the list of so-called “untrodden beaches” with a joint ministerial decision. 251 beaches in total in Natura 200 protected areas, where sunbeds, sun-umbrellas, canteens, vehicles and events are prohibited. The above amendment seeks the effective protection of beaches that have particular aesthetic, geo-morphological or ecological value. The new beaches on the […]

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3. Court acquits anarchist Nikos Romanos in the case of residential building explosion in Athens

   An Athens court acquitted on Friday three defendants including bank robber and anarchist Nikos Romanos, while it found two women guilty in connection with a deadly explosion at an apartment in the Ambelokipi district in October 2024. The Three-Member Felony Appeals Court followed the recommendation of prosecutor who had called for the conviction of two […]

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4. Trump praises Greece and the “terrific guy” (video)

   U.S. President Donald Trump praised Greece during a meeting with reporters at the White House on Thursday. In his statement, Trump said “Greece has been very supportive; he is a terrific guy,” obviously meaning Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis probably not able to recall his name at that specific moment. Trump: Greece has been very supportive; […]

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5. Free use of toilets & lockers is over at Acropolis and major archaeological sites

   Greece’s Culture Ministry has decided to transfer the management of toilets and lockers at leading archaeological sites in Athens, including the Acropolis, to a private company. The decision is causing strong reactions. This basic services to visitors will be charged with 1 euro for the use of toilet and 2 euros for lockers, according to […]

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