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Athens Marathon Cancelled Due To COVID-19; Virtual Version To Take Place
The Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) cancelled the Athens Marathon due to the coronavirus outbreak. The event was scheduled to be held on November 7-8. The federation earlier decided not to push away the event and planned to hold the full marathon adhering to the COVID-19 protocols. However, the health organisation of the country did not approve it. Reportedly, a virtual version of the event is expected to take place.
Tags: Greece, Athens Marathon, Cancelled, Coronavirus Pandemic
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EU Warns Turkey To Stop Maritime Provocation With Greece, or Face Sanctions
European Union (EU) has warned Turkey of imposing sanctions over disturbing Greece at the border. Tensions have surfaced after Turkey sent a research vessel near Greek Islands. EU President, Ursula said that EU wants a healthy relation with Turkey but for that it must stop meddling with Greece in Mediterranean waters, or face consequences. While Greece termed the 'warning' a "message of unity" , Turkey said the sanctions might halt the peace-… read-more
Tags: European Union, Turkey, Greece, Mediterranean Sea
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Greece to Construct New Migrant Centre in Lesbos After Moria Burns Down
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the construction of a new and 'permanent migrant centre' in Lesbos. The decision came after the overpopulated camp in Moria caught fire last week, leaving more than 12,000 people without shelter. While the migrants are seeking an opportunity to settle in other European Union countries, the people of Lesbos are also resisting the 'permanent migrant center' saying it will overcrowd the small island.
Tags: Greece, MigrantLivesMatter, European Union, Italy, Migrant crisis
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