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1. Third Iranian ballistic missile in Turkey ‘s airspace; NATO intercepts

   NATO air defense systems have intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran over Turkey ‘s airspace in the early morning hours of Friday, March 13, the Turkish defense ministry has announced. It is the third incident with Iranian missile in Turkish airspace since the start of the war between the United States-Israel and Iran. “A […]

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2. 20-year-old stabbed and died in Thessaloniki, northern Greece

   A 20-year-old man was stabbed in the back and died short time later in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on Thursday night. Authorities initially suspected as motive football rivalry, however, there are reportedly more scenarios under consideration. The attack took place in the district of Kalamaria, with CCTV footage showing a group of people wearing face masks […]

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3. Service of Odontotos rack railway in Greece suspended

   The Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) has suspended operations on the Odontotos rack railway between Diakopto and Kalavrita in Peloponnese following recent landslides. The suspension will remain in effect until conditions are reassessed and “the necessary geological studies are carried out in the area surrounding Mount Chelmos, in cooperation with the competent local authorities,”a statement said […]

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4. Greek economy to keep to 2025 growth rates, if Middle East crisis does not exceed a month, says BoG

   The Greek economy will grow at 2025 levels this year, as long as the crisis in the Middle East does not last longer than a month, Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras said on Thursday. Speaking at Ceos Club, Greece’s central banker said the prospects of the Greek economy remained positive despite unfavorable external influences. […]

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5. Polish national arrested in Souda Bay on spying charges

   Authorities in Crete arrested a Polish national on charges of spying on Souda bay naval and air base that is used by US forces. The 58-year-old man has been taking pictures of warships entering the Souda bay and sent them to Poland, state-run news agency amna.gr reported citing police sources.  The arrestee denies the charges. […]

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