• British man, 25, fights extradition to Greece over murder of teenage Next shop assistant
  
  Tyrell Matthews-Burton was killed on his 19th birthday in a brawl involving 30 Brits in Malia in 2013.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 21 Oct 2020 01:56:02 +0100.
• Greek resorts shine in rankings
  
  Six first-class Greek hotels and resorts feature in the “Top 30 Resorts in Europe: Readers’ Choice Award” by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, considered the “bible” of international travel.
  Ekathimerini.  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:43:17 GMT.
• Greece asks EU to consider suspending customs union with Turkey
  
  Greek foreign minister's move comes amid tensions between Athens and Ankara over disputed East Mediterranean waters.
  Al Jazeera.  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:39:22 +0000.
• Greece finalises plan to build a wall on its border with Turkey
  
  Greece's Government says it has finalised plans to build a wall along its northeast border with Turkey, over concerns that migrants may try to stage mass crossings into the European Union country.Government spokesman Stelios ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:37:24 +1200.
• US pitches Greece on a frigate co-production deal
  
  American shipbuilder Onex, based in Greece, could help construct new frigates for the Hellenic Navy.
  Yahoo.  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:22:51 -0400.
• Greece To Build Wall Along Turkish Border To Block Migrant Crossings
  
  Greece is set to extend a barrier along its border with Turkey in a ramped-up effort to prevent migrants, asylum seekers and refugees from crossing into the country.
  By Chantal Da Silva, Contributor.  Forbes.  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:21:00 -0400.
• Russian Navy warship calls at Greek port in Mediterranean deployment
  
  Greece is the fourth country the large anti-submarine warfare ship Vice-Admiral Kulakov has visited in its long-distance Mediterranean deployment
  Tass.  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 14:45:00 +0300.
• Coronavirus: Dutch PM concedes 'wrong assessment' over royal holiday
  
  Facing strong criticism, the royals cut short a trip to Greece they began during a partial lockdown.
  BBC News.  Sun, 18 Oct 2020 11:53:26 GMT.
• Coronavirus: Dutch royals return amid anger over Covid holiday
  
  The family flew back from Greece after just a day on holiday there, amid intense criticism.
  BBC News.  Sat, 17 Oct 2020 21:07:51 GMT.
• Safe sex or risky romance? Young adults make the rational choice
  
  Eros, the fabled Greek god of love, was said to bring confusion and weaken the mind. New research, however, suggests that young adults are instead quite rational when it comes to selecting potential sexual partners.
  Science Daily.  Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:20:12 EDT.
• SKY Express Orders Four A320neo and Becomes a New Airbus Customer
  
  Athens-based airline, SKY express, has placed a firm order for four A320neo aircraft, becoming a new Airbus customer. ...
  Travel Industry Wire.  2020-10-15 16:53:11 EST.
• Italy, Vatican City and San Marino added to UK's quarantine list - Crete arrivals are cleared
  
  Italy has been added to the UK quarantine list, meaning travellers returning from the country will have to self-isolate for 14 days.
  Sky News.  Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:36:00 +0100.
• Germany: "Solidarity" with Greece, Cyprus in Turkey dispute
  
  Germany’s foreign minister is heading to Greece and Cyprus, pledging “full solidarity” with them in their dispute with Turkey over sea boundaries and drilling rights in the eastern Mediterranean
  Via Ap News Wire.  The Independent.  Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:20:21 GMT.
• Georgia Chick-fil-A had $1G worth of used cooking oil stolen: Report
  
  A Chick-fil-A in Athens, Georgia, had $1,000 worth of used cooking oil stolen between Aug. 3 and Sept. 29.
  Ann Schmidt.  Fox News.  Thu, 08 Oct 2020 01:28:00 GMT.
• Greece's Golden Dawn Found Guilty of Running Criminal Organization
  
  The court tied the far-right party to a string of attacks, including the fatal stabbing of a left-wing rapper.
  Niki Kitsantonis and Iliana Magra.  New York Times.  Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:03:22 +0000.

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