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# Macedonia

From pastries to passports: How the Macedonian name change will affect citizens

There is no shortage of minutiae to be ironed out over the coming years.

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Jan 27th 2019, 10:30 AM

# Macedonia

After years of dispute, Greece ratifies new name deal with Macedonia

Greek media polls show a majority of respondents are against the change

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Jan 25th 2019, 4:00 PM

# Greece

Violent clashes erupt in Athens as tens of thousands protest Macedonian name deal

Police estimates put the number of demonstrators at 60,000 at 12pm.

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Jan 20th 2019, 7:10 PM

# Greece

Greek Prime Minister narrowly survives confidence vote after Macedonia name row

A total of 151 lawmakers supported Alexis Tsipras’ government out of 299 present.

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Jan 16th 2019, 10:32 PM

# Extreme Weather

Temperatures plunge to -23C in Greece as Athens experiences rare snowfall

The snowfall in Athens prompted authorities to close schools and courthouses, while many public offices and banks provided minimal services.

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Jan 8th 2019, 8:24 PM

# Greek Wildfires

'He showed people how to be a human being': His Blood Bikes East colleagues pay tribute to Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp

O’Callaghan-Westropp died after being caught up in the Greek wildfires this summer.

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Dec 29th 2018, 6:00 PM

# Homecoming

Cork activist arrested in Greece returns home to Ireland

Sean Binder was arrested in Greece in August.

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Dec 17th 2018, 11:36 AM

# clowns without borders

'The power of laughter can't be underestimated': Irish clowns performing for refugee children in Greece

The show has been developed to help children who are suffering from trauma.

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Nov 18th 2018, 7:30 AM

# balkan ballot

Macedonians have voted to change the name of their country

The country will be called North Macedonia if the plan passes through parliament.

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Oct 1st 2018, 9:09 AM

# Explainer

Today, Macedonia votes on whether it should add 'North' to its name. Here's why

If Macedonia vote in favour of the change, it could pave the way for the Balkan country to join the EU.

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Sep 30th 2018, 8:30 AM

# lesbos

Cork man accused of helping migrants into Greece detained for 'at least' another 40 days

Seán Binder was volunteering with an NGO when he was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking and being a member of a criminal organisation.

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Sep 15th 2018, 6:00 AM

# join the club

Eight years and €289 billion later, Greece exits its final bailout today

The country is not out the woods though and its people are still feeling austerity.

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Aug 20th 2018, 9:05 AM

# Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp

Donation page set up for family of Greek fire victim during 'particularly tough time'

The page has been endorsed by Fr Shay Casey, a family friend of Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp.

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Aug 3rd 2018, 10:58 PM

# mati

Greek wildfire death toll climbs to 88

Forensics experts have faced a difficult task trying to identify the bodies.

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Jul 28th 2018, 2:15 PM

# mati

'There are testimonies': Serious signs arson started deadly Greek wildfires

At least 82 people, including an Irish citizen, were killed in the wildfires.

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Jul 27th 2018, 7:14 AM

# Anger

'You left us to God's mercy': Greek Defence Minister confronted as he visits area devastated by wildfires

Greeks are seeking answers as the death toll from the devastating wildfires continues to mount.

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Jul 26th 2018, 6:02 PM

# RIP

'He was part of our family': Colleagues pay tribute to Irishman who died in Greek wildfires

Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp got married last week and was on his honeymoon when deadly fires swept through the town of Mati.

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Jul 26th 2018, 2:06 PM

# RIP

Irishman who died in Greek wildfires praised for his 'no-nonsense, can-do' charity work

Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp was on his honeymoon when he and his wife Zoe Holohan were caught in the fires.

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Jul 26th 2018, 8:34 AM

# national tragedy

79 dead and 187 injured: Rescuers search Greek towns after deadly wildfires

An Irish couple are reported to have been caught up in the giant wildfires which broke out on Monday.

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Jul 25th 2018, 7:15 PM

# Wildfires

Irishman confirmed to have died in Greek wildfires

He has been named as Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp.

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Jul 25th 2018, 6:05 PM

# groom missing

Irish newlyweds separated in Greek fires: 'He'd be the type to ensure Zoe was safe and go back to help others'

Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp married Zoe Holohan last Thursday and they had just gone on their honeymoon.

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Jul 25th 2018, 1:26 PM

# Wildfires

Department of Foreign Affairs updates travel advice for Greece as Irish honeymoon couple caught up in wildfires

While the woman has since been hospitalised, the man remains missing.

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Updated

Jul 24th 2018, 8:53 PM

# Athens

Flames ravage Greek seaside as wildfires kill 74

Authorities said that 26 bodies were discovered at a seaside resort this morning.

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Jul 24th 2018, 6:40 PM

# deadly blazes

Irish people travelling to Greece urged to contact travel provider as wildfires continue to rage

Irish tourists already there are being urged to monitor local news reports and follow the advice of local authorities.

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Jul 24th 2018, 1:06 PM

# we made it

Eight years and three bailouts later, Greece's debt crisis is finally over

Greece’s economy has stabilised after being in turmoil for many years.

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Jun 22nd 2018, 7:17 AM

# A new dawn

Macedonia will today agree to change its name but tensions are high on the Greek border

Greece also has a northern province called Macedonia.

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Jun 17th 2018, 10:18 AM

# what is in a name

Macedonia agrees to change its name, ending decades-long dispute with Greece

If the deal is approved by both countries’ parliaments, Macedonia will be known as the Republic of North Macedonia.

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Jun 12th 2018, 9:42 PM

# Greece

Six people, including three children, killed when smuggler's jeep crashed

A 12-year-old girl and two boys aged five and nine are among the dead.

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Jun 8th 2018, 5:07 PM

# Thessaloniki

Greek mayor (75) kicked and punched by 'far-right thugs' at WW1 event

“They were hitting me everywhere,” Boutaris told state agency ANA. “It was a despicable attack, but I am well.”

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May 20th 2018, 12:00 PM

# bear dancing

Traumatised bears and wolves find solace at Greek sanctuary

Bear dancing — forcibly taught to the animals by making them walk on hot coals — is a practice that still survives in the Balkans.

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May 12th 2018, 9:45 AM

# mera25

Greece's maverick ex-minister Varoufakis launches new political party

The former Finance Minister says the party “will not mince our words”.

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Mar 26th 2018, 3:29 PM

Voices

'People aren't fleeing for no reason, they are forced to leave - forced by killing'

A Syrian refugee explains why he left his home country to start a new life in Ireland.

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Mar 18th 2018, 3:00 PM

# aegean sea

At least 16 people, including six children, die after boat capsizes off Greece

Another three people are missing after the boat went down overnight.

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Mar 17th 2018, 6:32 PM

# Let's Be Friends

Macedonia to change the name of Alexander the Great airport to heal rift with the Greeks

They’re also going to rename a motorway “Friendship Highway”.

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Jan 24th 2018, 10:53 PM

# friends again

Why Macedonia has been embroiled in a decades-long row with Greece about its name

ICYMI: Macedonia is both the name of a Balkan country, and the name of a northern province in Greece.

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Jan 17th 2018, 9:40 AM

# cruising

Croatia close in on ticket to Russia 2018 as they fire four and ease past Greece

The game finished 4-1 in Zagreb.

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Nov 9th 2017, 10:11 PM

# transgender

Greek people will no longer have to be sterilised before changing gender identity

People can also make the decision from the age of 15.

8.6k

Oct 10th 2017, 3:03 PM

# All aboard

A woman going to Denmark fell asleep on her flight and woke up in Greece

The ticket mix-up at Charles de Gaulle airport was not noticed by airline staff.

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Jul 29th 2017, 8:45 AM

# Travel Agent

Advice issued to Irish travelling to Greece and Turkey following major earthquake

The Department of Foreign Affairs has said there are no indications of any Irish citizens being involved in the earthquake.

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Jul 21st 2017, 5:30 PM

# Devastation

Two dead, 120 injured, in massive earthquake in Greece and Turkey

The massive quake, which measured 6.7 on the Richter scale, struck at 11.30pm Irish time last night.

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Jul 21st 2017, 7:22 AM