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1. Giannis Antetokounmpo among the laureates of “European Order of Merit”

   Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Greek-Nigerian star of the NBA also known as the ‘Greek Freak’, is among those selected as the first laureates of the newly-established European Order of Merit. The names of the laureates were revealed by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Strasbourg on Tuesday.   Proposals for appointment originated from Heads of State […]

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2. KTEL ticket prices up 10% with Transportation Ministry decision

   With decision of Deputy Transport Minister, KTEL bus tickets increase by 10% both for intercity and local bus lines. The decision comes in addition to the 9% increase that was given to the sector at the beginning of 2024. The decision has been published at the Official Government Gazette. Travel by bus, both intercity and […]

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3. Teacher, victim of bullying by students, passes away; prosecutor investigates

   The public prosecutor in Thessaloni ordered a preliminary investigation into the case of the teacher who was being bullied by high school students. The 57-year-old English teacher, Dr Sofia Christidou, suffered a hemorrhagic stroke on March 1, was hospitalized in ICU decalred “brain dead” and passed away on Sunday, March 7. The case became known […]

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4. Greece to explore use of nuclear power in its energy system

   The time has come for Greece to explore if nuclear modular reactors can play a role in its energy system, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday, in a conference on nuclear power held in Paris. “The time for my country ⁠has come to explore if nuclear power and especially if small nuclear reactors can […]

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5. Illegal gambling ring busted, 17 arrests so far

   A major operation conducted by the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime has been underway since early on Tuesday to dismantle a ring that is allegedly active in the illegal conduct of gambling. According to police, the members of the criminal organization were making millions of euros in profits. The ring also defrauded the players with […]

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