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1. Grim statistics: Are teenagers in Greece exposed to mental health issues they cannot deal with?

   Τhe double suicide of two teenagers on Tuesday has shocked the Greek society and raised concern about the issue of mental health of children and adolescents and suicide prevention mechanisms in the country. “How do two underage girls get to the point of falling together from a rooftop? This question should not leave any society […]

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2. Guided tours free of charge on International Museum Day 2026

   Greece’s National Archaeological Museum is participating in the celebration of International Museum Day 2026, which this year is entitled “Museums Unite the World,” with the following events: Thematic guided tours on Monday, May 18, 2026: 12:00-13:00 – “Cyclades: A Unified Society 5,000 Years Ago” presented by archaeologist Katia Manteli, Head of the Department of Prehistoric, […]

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3. Greek FinMin & Eurogroup chief: “We need bank mergers, larger businesses”

   “We need greater integration in Europe, bank mergers and larger companies,” Greek Finance Minister and head of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, said on Wednesday. The minister underlined that Europe needs a common strategy for what is termed technological sovereignty. “We can create startups in Europe and help them scale up,” Pierrakakis said, highlighting the significant […]

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4. Akylas and “Ferto” secure Greece’s entry to Eurovision grand final

   Singer and performer Akylas with “Ferto!” secured Greece’s entry in Saturday’s Eurovision 2026 grand final in Vienna. Akylas delivered one of the most visually distinctive performances in this year’s competition with “Ferto!” – Bring it! – on Tuesday night. Unlike many previous Greek entries built around ethnic-pop formulas, Akylas approached Eurovision with a more contemporary […]

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5. “Spatial Framework for Tourism” divides Greece incl. islands in 5 categories of development

   Τhe ministries of Tourism and Environment & Energy presented on Monday the so-called “Special Spatial Planning Framework for Tourism” focusing on sustainable development, destination resilience, and protecting the country’s natural and cultural assets. The proposed framework is to remain posted until June 25 for a period of public consultation before submission to the National Spatial […]

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