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Greece bans windowless basements, freezes central Athens licenses in overhaul of short-term rentals

ATHENS, Greece — Lawmakers in Greece began debating proposed legislation on Friday to toughen rules for short-term rentals amid a surge in tourism, including a ban on using converted storage spaces and windowless basements. “Basements will no longer be allowed for use: Rental spaces must serve as primary residential use areas, with natural light, ventilation and air conditioning,” Tourism Minister …

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2 days ago

The year of wanderlust that 2024 was

India Today

Adjectives that sum up these sparkling places that each shed their ineffable glow on the year 2024. MOSELLE VALLEY, GERMANY Superlative Riesling wine is one of the reasons to visit the Moselle Valley as is the river cruise If a road trip along a soothing waterway for delicious wine, glorious vineyards, and historic towns draws you in, you’re only human. …

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2 days ago

Greece holds state funeral for former PM Costas Simitis

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece — Mourners lined the street outside Athens’ central cathedral Thursday ahead of the state funeral for former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, the architect of Greece’s joining the European Union’s common currency, who died last weekend at the age of 88. A funeral service in the capital’s Metropolitan Cathedral will be held at noon before his burial in Athens’ …

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4 days, 4 hours ago

Which Greek island do you suggest for a May getaway?

The Independent

Q My boyfriend and I would like to go to a Greek island in May. open image in gallery The 5,621 miles from Athens to Singapore is a long way for a budget airline Q I have found a way to travel from London to Singapore for under £180. open image in gallery Flooding left cars stranded in Manchester over …

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Former Greek prime minister Simitis dies aged 88

Hindustan Times

ATHENS -Former Greek prime minister Costas Simitis, who led the country into the European Union's single currency in 2001, died on Sunday aged 88 at his summer house in the Peloponnese. Former Greek prime minister Simitis dies aged 88 Simitis, a law professor and a reformist, assumed leadership of the PASOK socialist party in 1996 and was prime minister until …

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Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece — Costas Simitis, former prime minister of Greece and the architect of the country’s joining the common European currency, the euro, has died at age 88, state TV ERT reported. A worthy and noble political opponent,” Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in a Facebook post, also saluting the “good professor and moderate parliamentarian.” Another conservative politician, former European …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Forget summer holidays – this popular European capital is so much better in winter

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Let there be light: The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and its beautiful festive light displays …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Forum stresses people-centered urban governance

China Daily

A new declaration emphasizing people-centered urban governance was released Thursday at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints. The "Beijing Declaration on Modernizing Urban Governance "outlines nine initiatives, including the rule of law, diversity, inclusivity, responsive governance, digital empowerment, ecological sustainability and open exchange. This year's forum, themed "Modernizing for People-Centered Urban Governance," …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Forum stresses people-centered urban governance

China Daily

A new declaration emphasizing people-centered urban governance was released Thursday at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints. The "Beijing Declaration on Modernizing Urban Governance "outlines nine initiatives, including the rule of law, diversity, inclusivity, responsive governance, digital empowerment, ecological sustainability and open exchange. This year's forum, themed "Modernizing for People-Centered Urban Governance," …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cops arrest suspect 27 years after Christmas Day argument ended in murder

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A suspect has been …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Greece’s miniature therapy horses bring joy to many – but for how much longer?

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “They made me feel really happy.” Ivi and Calypso …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Greece’s only miniature therapy horses bring joy to many, but their charity is struggling

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece — Slowly, almost imperceptibly at first, a smile spreads across the little girl’s face. “I really want them to come again,” Josifina said of Ivi and a second miniature horse, Calypso, after a November morning visit to her Athens primary school for children with special needs. “They made me feel really happy.” Ivi and Calypso are two of …

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1 month ago

Scars of December: A pivotal Cold War-era battle in Greece quietly passes its 80th anniversary

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece — Across the street from the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the ancient monument in central Athens, historian Menelaos Haralabidis pauses in front of a drab apartment building. “There were regular operations from all parts of the military: land army, artillery, air force, even British ships bombarding parts of Athens.” During the battle, Winston Churchill visited Athens at Christmas …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Greece claims ‘progress made’ on Elgin Marbles return – but Starmer won’t discuss with Greek PM

The Independent

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer ruled out discussing a return of the Elgin …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

New NATO chief Rutte says alliance ‘needs to go further’ in support for Ukraine

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece — NATO’s new Secretary General Mark Rutte on Tuesday said the alliance “needs to go further” to support Ukraine in its fight against a Russian invasion and accused Moscow of dangerously escalating the conflict by bringing in thousands of North Korean troops. “In pursuing its illegal war in Ukraine, Russia makes use of North Korean weapons and troops, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

New NATO chief Rutte says alliance ‘needs to go further’ in support for Ukraine

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Striking unions bring Greece to standstill

China Daily

Protesters march past Greece's parliament in Athens on Wednesday during a 24-hour general strike. REUTERS The Greek government has vowed to tackle industrial unrest that brought the nation to its knees on Wednesday, when a general strike paralyzed cities and drew thousands onto the streets in mass protests that coincided with the country unveiling its 2025 budget. But workers want …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Striking unions bring Greece to standstill

China Daily

Protesters march past Greece's parliament in Athens on Wednesday during a 24-hour general strike. REUTERS The Greek government has vowed to tackle industrial unrest that brought the nation to its knees on Wednesday, when a general strike paralyzed cities and drew thousands onto the streets in mass protests that coincided with the country unveiling its 2025 budget. But workers want …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Greece hit by general strike as thousands of workers protest over the high cost of living

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece — Thousands of workers marched through the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday as part of a 24-hour general strike called by labor unions to protest the rising cost of living and timed to coincide with the government submitting the 2025 budget to Parliament. Medical staff at state-run hospitals and teachers were among those who joined the strike, which …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Greece to repay chunk of bailout debt early and touts recovery during anger over cost of living

Associated Press

ATHENS, Greece — Greece will make an early repayment of 5 billion euros in bailout-era debt in 2025, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told a banking conference in Athens on Monday, describing the move as a signal of the country’s fiscal recovery. Despite the lack of any substantial challenge from opposition parties, the high cost of living has nibbled away at …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thousands March Through Athens to Mark Student Uprising

Deccan Chronicle

Athens: Around 25,000 people marched through Athens on Sunday in closely watched demonstrations to mark the 51th anniversary of the pro-democracy uprising that helped topple military rule in Greece, police said. The protests are held every year to commemorate the 1973 Athens Polytechnic protests that killed 24 people when the ruling junta sent troops to break up an anti-government uprising. …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

England fans asked to provide details following ‘difficulties’ at Athens match

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The England Supporters Travel Club has called for …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Who is Georgia Judge Patrick Haggard in the Laken Riley death case?

CNN

CNN — The judge who will decide the fate of an undocumented migrant accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley is a no-nonsense, silvery-white-haired jurist whose father was killed in an armed robbery. Starting Friday, state Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard will preside over the trial of 26-year-old Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan migrant who authorities said crossed …

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2 months ago

Turkey's foreign minister visits Athens to help mend ties between the regional rivals

The Independent

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Greece bans windowless basements, freezes central Athens licenses in overhaul of short-term rentals

The year of wanderlust that 2024 was

Greece holds state funeral for former PM Costas Simitis

Which Greek island do you suggest for a May getaway?

Former Greek prime minister Simitis dies aged 88

Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88

Forget summer holidays – this popular European capital is so much better in winter

Forum stresses people-centered urban governance

Forum stresses people-centered urban governance

Cops arrest suspect 27 years after Christmas Day argument ended in murder

Greece’s miniature therapy horses bring joy to many – but for how much longer?

Greece’s only miniature therapy horses bring joy to many, but their charity is struggling

Scars of December: A pivotal Cold War-era battle in Greece quietly passes its 80th anniversary

Greece claims ‘progress made’ on Elgin Marbles return – but Starmer won’t discuss with Greek PM

New NATO chief Rutte says alliance ‘needs to go further’ in support for Ukraine

New NATO chief Rutte says alliance ‘needs to go further’ in support for Ukraine

Striking unions bring Greece to standstill

Striking unions bring Greece to standstill

Greece hit by general strike as thousands of workers protest over the high cost of living

Greece to repay chunk of bailout debt early and touts recovery during anger over cost of living

Thousands March Through Athens to Mark Student Uprising

England fans asked to provide details following ‘difficulties’ at Athens match

Who is Georgia Judge Patrick Haggard in the Laken Riley death case?

Turkey's foreign minister visits Athens to help mend ties between the regional rivals