• Europe battles to contain coronavirus as Germany warns of 'start of an epidemic'
  
  Denmark, Switzerland, Romania, North Macedonia and the city of Athens have all confirmed their first virus cases in the last two days - all of them linked to Italy.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:41:57 +0000.
• Greek protests: Dozens hurt as island clashes intensify
  
  Police and protesters clashed on Lesbos and Chios over plans to build new migrant centres.
  BBC News.  Thu, 27 Feb 2020 07:47:42 GMT.
• Greek island protests move into second day
  
  Police and protesters clashed on the Greek island of Lesbos over plans to build new migrant camps.
  BBC News.  Wed, 26 Feb 2020 23:29:31 GMT.
• Lesbos on strike amid protests against migrant detention centres
  
  A growing sense of crisis on the Greek islands which house thousands of migrants is leading to rising tensions.
  Al Jazeera.  Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:59:50 GMT.
• EU to ask for stolen cultural items back in Brexit talks
  
  The European Union has opened up the prospect that Greece's claim on the Elgin Marbles could become a bargaining chip in negotiations over its future relationship with the UK.
  Irish Independent.  Wed, 19 Feb 2020 02:30:00 +0000.
• U.K.'s fight with Greece over ancient sculptures spills into Brexit tensions
  
  A long-running dispute between Britain and Greece over ancient treasures has spilled into tensions over Brexit after a demand for the return of stolen cultural artifacts was added to the draft of a European Union negotiating mandate.
  CBC News.  Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:05:15 EST.
• Amid Protests, Greece Suspends Migrants Detention Plan
  
  The government says it wants to replace existing overcrowded camps with closed facilities and has already issued land appropriation orders.
  Voice of America.  Mon, 17 Feb 2020 07:00:47 -0500.
• These 3-D Models Offer a Digital Glimpse Into 3,000 Years of Athens' History
  
  Photographer-animator Dimitris Tsalkanis built the city from scratch and posted it online for free
  Smithsonian.  Fri, 14 Feb 2020 19:29:05 +0000.
• Greek 10-year bond yield makes historic dip below 1%
  
  Greece's 10-year government bond yield has fallen below 1% for the first time, bolstering the country's effort to ease strict budget conditions set by bailout lenders. ...
  Washington Times.  Wed, 12 Feb 2020 06:53:34 -0500.
• Greece starts 15-year bond auction as market rates favorable
  
  ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greece has launched an auction for a 15-year bond, aimed at taking advantage of low interest rates and a recent sovereign credit rating upgrade. ...
  Washington Times.  Tue, 28 Jan 2020 07:21:13 -0500.
• Greek-speaking officers to monitor chants at Tsitsipas, Sakkari matches
  
  Police issue warning to disruptive and antisocial tennis supporters.
  Michael Gleeson.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Thu, 23 Jan 2020 18:23:54 +1100.
• L3Harris (LHX) Wins Deal to Upgrade Greek F-16V Program
  
  L3Harris (LHX) delivers F-16 Aircrew Training Device, which enables pilots to improve their air-to-air and air-to-ground combat skills by acquiring and identifying targets
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Wed, 08 Jan 2020 13:16:00 GMT.
• Greek PM Weighs in for US on Iran
  
  Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis weighed in strongly behind the U.S. in its latest international controversy with Iran, Newsmax's John Gizzi reports.
  Newsmax.  Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:24:50 EDT.
• Where To Eat During New York City Winter Restaurant Week
  
  Taste upscale Hawaiian, Greek, Indian and more cuisines this Restaurant Week.
  By Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Contributor.  Forbes.  Tue, 7 Jan 2020 21:19:36 +0000.
• Thieves steal keys, car from valet lot in Greektown, police say
  
  Two people drove up to the valet booth at a Greektown parking lot, smashed a window and grabbed a number of car keys Saturday, Chicago police said.
  Wls.  ABC News.  Sun, 05 Jan 2020 04:36:02 +0000.

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