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Young people from 10 countries explore Greek language, history and culture in Drama

keeptalkinggreece — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:43:01 +0000

Thirty young men and women from 10 countries around the world are currently in the city of Drama, not only to learn the Greek language but also to experience first-hand the history, traditions and culture that accompany it. The 14th Summer Programme of Greek Language, Translation and Culture, organised by the Centro de Estudios Bizantinos, […]

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Rubio uses Greece to urge global crackdown on “far-left extremism”

keeptalkinggreece — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:24:04 +0000

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made a reference to the fatal arson attack at the home of the Greek ruling New Democracy politician killing her 72-year-old mother in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, beginning of the month. With his reference, Rubio addressed representatives from more than 60 countries and urged them to step up efforts […]

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“Explosive cocktail” in Greece: Heatwave and northern winds

keeptalkinggreece — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:51:29 +0000

Greek meteorologists warn of a heatwave with temperature reaching 40 degrees Celsius and northern summer winds (meltemia) that increase the risk of wildfires. Meteorologists sound alert and speak of an “explosive cocktail.” Although several areas of central and northern Europe have already been faced with particularly intense heat waves, Greece has not recorded such high […]

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OPEKEPE: Mitsotakis demands apologies from EPPO & Greek opposition

keeptalkinggreece — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:39:51 +0000

“Honest politicians have been slandered for weeks. Who will apologize?” An obviously angry Greek Prime Minister said on Thursday, after the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) announced earlier today that regarding the OPEKEPE subsidies fraud, the case files against several ruling New Democracy MPs and officials have been archived. “The announcement by the European Public […]

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SYRIZA is falling apart, 3 MP’s resignations per day

keeptalkinggreece — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:30:36 +0000

The left-wing party SYRIZA that ruled in Greece for four years and was elected main opposition party after the elections of 2023 is falling apart and there seems to be no end to the downfall. From the 47 lawmakers elected in June 2023, already 31 have resigned form the Parliamentary group. Only two returned their […]

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