Funeral held for Lena Samaras, daughter of former Greek prime minister
The funeral of Lena Samaras, daughter of former Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras and his wife Georgia Kretikos Samaras, was held on Monday at Athens’ First Cemetery.
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POLITICS
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HISTORY 
August 11, 2025 11 August 2025: This day in history
3114 BC: 3114-08-11 BCE is traditionally considered the start date of the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, notably the Maya 1945: Allies refuse Japan’s offer to surrender on the condition that Emperor Hirohito retains his status 1954: Formal peace treaty ends over seven years of fighting in Indochina between the […]
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WORLD
August 10, 2025 FTR: Gaza Mission
The Issue What’s happening in Gaza today reveals a far broader crisis: the erosion of press freedom as a pillar of democracy. The people most directly affected are not only the millions of civilians in Gaza enduring war beyond public scrutiny, but also global citizens everywhere whose right to receive free and independent information is being denied. […]
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CYPRUS
August 10, 2025 Nicosia expresses deep concern over announced Gaza military escalation
Cyprus’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs has voiced its “gravest concern” over the announced expansion of military operations in Gaza, warning that it will “exacerbate civilian suffering and lead to even further escalation”.
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ECONOMY
August 10, 2025 No fees for Greek ATM cash withdrawals as of Monday
Banks will stop charging fees for cash withdrawals from ATMs starting Monday (August 11), based on a recent Finance Ministry initiative.
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HISTORY
August 10, 2025 10 August 2025: This day in history
612 BC: Fall of Nineveh to the Babylonians and the forces of Medes, leads to the sack of one of the greatest cities in the world, the destruction of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, and the death of King Sinsharishkun [date approximate] 610: Traditional date of Laylat al-Qadr / Night of Power when Muslims believe the Quran […]
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EUROPE
August 9, 2025 Supporting Indigenous People
By Martin Banks The EU has thrown its weight behind efforts to support marginalised people.
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GREEKS ABROAD
August 9, 2025 War of words erupts over Israel plan for “concluding the war”
By Martin Banks Socialist MEPs claim that expanding Israel’s military campaign in Gaza will “endanger the lives of Israeli hostages.”
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ECONOMY
August 9, 2025 Technology firms on a buying spree
Greek information technology firms have kept their promise of strategic expansion through acquisitions over the first seven months of 2025.
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HISTORY
August 9, 2025 9 August 2025: This day in history
48 BC: Caesar’s Civil War: Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey the Great at the Battle of Pharsalus, forcing Pompey to flee to Egypt 378: Battle of Adrianople: Gothic rebel army defeats Roman forces under Emperor Valens, who is killed 1790: Robert Gray’s Columbia Rediviva returns to Boston after a 3-year journey as the first American […]
