Key events from the Tempe rally in Syntagma
Several hundred thousand people demonstrated in Athens, demanding justice for the Tempe railway disaster, two years after the train collision that claimed the lives of 57 people.
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March 1, 2025 Zelenskyy, Trump clash in bitter Oval Office talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly clashed on Friday, with Zelenskyy urging Trump to be cautious with Russia and Trump accusing him of being disrespectful, as simmering differences spilt into the open.
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HISTORY
March 1, 2025 1 March 2025: This day in history
1565: Portuguese soldier Estácio de Sá founds the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1642: Georgeana (York) in Maine becomes the first incorporated American city 1780: Pennsylvania becomes first US state to abolish slavery (for newborns only) 1847: Michigan becomes the first English-speaking jurisdiction to abolish the death penalty (except for treason against the state) […]
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WORLD
February 27, 2025 Gene Hackman found dead at Santa Fe home with wife and dog
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, beloved for his roles in iconic films such as The French Connection and Unforgiven, has passed away at the age of 94. Hackman was found dead on February 27 at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Their dog was also discovered deceased at the residence.
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WORLD
February 27, 2025 In pictures: Prayers for the Pope around the world
Pope Francis remains in a critical condition, the Vatican has said in a medical update, with respiratory and kidney problems. Around the world, prayers and services are being held in support of the pontiff. In the Vatican, people gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
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CYPRUS
February 27, 2025 Cyprus and Kuwait can build a more peaceful future together, FinMin says
Cyprus and Kuwait can together, build a more peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable future, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos said on Tuesday evening at an event organised by the Embassy of Kuwait in Nicosia to celebrate the National Day of the State of Kuwait.
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GREEKS ABROAD
February 27, 2025 AHEPA NSW to celebrate ‘190 years of Australian Hellene women’
Chapter Antigone of AHEPA NSW Inc invites everyone to its annual celebration of International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 9 from 5:30pm at AHEPA NSW Hall in Rockdale, Sydney.
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GREECE
February 27, 2025 Public anger building over Tempe
Public outrage over the investigation into the Tempe train crash is mounting, with mass protests set to take place on Friday marking the second anniversary of Greece’s deadliest rail disaster. The demonstrations come as a new Pulse poll reveals widespread dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the tragedy, which remains a defining political issue.
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EUROPE
February 27, 2025 Bulgaria loses €653 million in EU funds amid reform delays
SOFIA – Bulgaria has irreversibly lost a €653 million EU grant under the Recovery and Resilience Facility due to delayed reforms and is at risk of losing most of the funding under this programme.
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HISTORY
February 27, 2025 27 February 2025: This day in history
1693: The first women’s magazine “Ladies’ Mercury”, is published in London 1900: The Trades Union Congress and the Independent Labour Party (formed in 1893) meet in London, resulting in a Labour Representative Committee and eventually the modern UK Labour Party in 1906 1933: Nazi Germany’s parliament building, the Reichstag, is destroyed by fire; possibly set […]
