Tag: Athens
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Athens Democracy Forum: Across Africa, Young Leaders Emerge
[ad_1] Elyes Guermazi Tunisia, 35, co-founder and director, International Institute of Debate Elyes Guermazi said his grandfather, an activist during the revolution in Tunisia in 1956, was the person who first stoked his interest in politics. “He would tell me stories related to our revolution — what was the meaning of democracy, how education is…
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Athens Democracy Forum: Africa Looks Ahead With Hope
[ad_1] This article is from a special report on the Athens Democracy Forum, which gathered experts last week in the Greek capital to discuss global issues. Moderator: Steven Erlanger, chief diplomatic correspondent, Europe, The New York Times Participants: Caroline Gaita, executive director, Mzalendo Trust; Adama Sanneh, co-founder and chief executive, Moleskine Foundation; and Namatai Kwekweza,…
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Athens wants to revamp EU-Turkey migrant deal – POLITICO
[ad_1] BRUSSELS — Athens wants to expand a migration deal with Turkey, Greek Interior Minister Dimitrios Kairidis said. The European Union reached the contentious agreement with Turkey at the peak of the migration crisis in March 2016. It foresaw that all undocumented migrants arriving from Turkey to the Greek islands without admissible asylum applications should be…
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UK heatwave brings late burst of summer weather with highs of 31C (88F) today as the mercury is set to climb further to 33C (91F) this week and be hotter than Ibiza and Athens
[ad_1] Britain is set to bake as a heatwave bringing temperatures hotter than Ibiza and Athens engulfs the country. The mercury is set to reach 31C (88F) in parts of the UK on Tuesday, surpassing the 27C degrees seen today in San Antonio, Ibiza. Britons flocked to beaches, parks and other beauty spots yesterday with…
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25 Best Things To Do In Athens, Greece
[ad_1] Dwelling to the mesmerizing Acropolis, symbolic of Historical Greek civilization, the town of Athens is one you’ll be able to’t miss when touring to Europe. With a plethora of issues to do in Athens in and across the metropolis, be ready for action-packed days filled with exploring the capital. From gorgeous pure lakes, offshore…