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How Greece is trying to put the brakes on Airbnbs with new legislation
Hotel owners have complained that holiday rentals now outnumber hotel rooms. ADVERTISEMENT Lawmakers in Greece are debating tough new rules…
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European Court rules Greece illegally deported Turkish migrant
Greece claims its border policies comply with international law, but the ruling raises concerns about how European nations handle migrants.…
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Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis dies aged 88
This article was originally published in Greek Simitis’ funeral will be carried out with the honours of a serving Prime Minister.…
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Athens limits short-term rentals in bid to alleviate housing shortage
Short-term rentals in Greece surged in 2024, with the number of available beds in the rental units overtaking the number…
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Fifth of Brits ‘never’ attempt to speak a foreign language when abroad
The poll of 2,000 adults found 30 per cent of people often find themselves mispronouncing foreign words or phrases A…
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Bobby Portis on if Giannis Antetokounmpo will become a great coach: ‘I’m calling cap’
Question: Do you see Giannis Antetokounmpo as one day being a great coach? And if so, why? Bobby Portis: I’m…
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Greece rescues 23 migrants as arrivals surge
Athens says migrant arrivals have increased by about a third since autumn 2023, and that their journeys have become longer…
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Two people dead in Greece as Storm Bora sparks weather warnings
Greece’s civil protection service says they have issued an emergency alert, warning of torrential rains and strong winds in the…
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Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city gets new metro
The Thessaloniki metro was first conceived more than a century ago, and the first tunnel was dug in 1986. ADVERTISEMENT…
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Greek bonds mark historical milestone: Spread erased against France
Greek sovereign bonds have achieved a historic milestone, closing their yield gap against France, reflecting Greece’s fiscal reforms and economic…
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