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Greek police set up checkpoints, turn back Easter travelers

Easter holidays are often celebrated with relatives outside Athens and other cities, but the government said COVID-19 infection levels remain too high to allow free travel.

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Four tonnes of cannabis found in cupcake-making machines

The street value of the drugs is estimated at around €33 million.

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UK wants to introduce vaccine passports by mid-May

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has indicated he wants them to be ready by May 17th.

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Turkey 'doesn't accept international law' over eastern Mediterranean

Turkey doesn't accept international rules when it comes to exploratory drilling for gas in the eastern Mediterranean, Greece's foreign minister has told Euronews.

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Greece removes quarantine for EU, UK, US and other travellers

Arrivals will just need to show a negative test taken in the last 72 hours or proof of vaccination.

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Greek and Turkish foreign ministers clash at press conference

The talks were arranged to improve relations between the NATO allies but descended into accusations.

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Wish you were there? Tourists in Greek holiday test can't leave hotel

The tourists are staying on the Greek island of Rhodes for a week but will not be allowed to leave their hotel.

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Unearthing the little-known ancient theatres of Greece's Epirus region

In partnership with the European Commission

Greece's Epirus region hosts 5 of the country's most important ancient theatres. Some famous, but others little-known. Could this EU project unearth these architectural treasures and put them centre stage once again?

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Greek crime reporter shot dead outside home in Athens

Giorgos Karaivaz was found dead, shot multiple times, beside his car in the Greek capital.

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Greek refugee programme offers alternative to overcrowded camps

Greek refugee programme offers alternative to overcrowded camps

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Greek flag hoisted as nation celebrates 200 years of independence

Greek flag hoisted at Acropolis as nation celebrates revolution bicentennial

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Greece commemorates 200th anniversary of its war of Independence

Iconic landmarks in many countries across the world are being lit in white and blue to mark the occasion. The day’s also being seen as an opportunity to plan for Greece’s future.

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Greece sends in private sector doctors to help overwhelmed hospitals

Greece has begun easing restrictions despite the National Health Service coming under increasing strain from high numbers of daily new COVID-19 infections. The government has commandeered the services of private sector doctors to assist in public hospitals.

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Mayor promises a greener future for the ancient city of Athens

The Mayor of Athens, Greece, Kostas Bakoyannis, speaks of a vibrant modern metropolis embracing new public works, renovations of cultural attractions and a greener future for the city.

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Greece working on vaccine passport deals with 10 nations, including UK

Flights bringing visitors from some European countries, Israel and the United Kingdom will begin in April and from mid-May, more countries will be added to the list of those who do not need to quarantine upon arrival.

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COVID-19: Greece to open borders to foreign tourists by mid-May

Greece and Cyprus have both unveiled their summer tourism plans as vaccination accelerates.

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Greece: 3 police officers wounded in protest against police violence

5,000 protesters marched in Athens after footage of a police officer beating a man with a baton became viral.

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Greece launches investigation into alleged police violence in Athens

Widely circulated videos appeared to show peaceful protestors being thrown to the ground and attacked with batons on Sunday.

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Kastellorizo: The Greek island that's fully vaccinated and COVID-free

The locals are being careful, but they live in a more relaxed way. Anyone arriving on the island must take a rapid test.

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The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.