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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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4. Fighter jets over Athens raise concern among local and visitors

   The loud sound of quick flying fighter jets raised concern among residents and visitors of Athens given the war in the Middle East. “What’s going on, what happened? Why are they flying so low?” a woman asked on social media. Another use noted that the fighter jets “were flying so low and so loud they […]

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5. Poll: Majority of Greeks reject the War in Iran, disapprove Trump

   Greeks have a negative attitude towards the attack on Iran, they overwhelmingly disapprove U.S. President Donald Trump and they have reservations about the EU-US relations a recent poll has shown. The concern about geopolitical developments in the Middle East and especially about the conflict with Iran is clearly reflected in the new Metron Analysis poll […]

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