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Orthodox monastery opens to visitors after restoration

An Orthodox monastery in Turkey's Black Sea province of Trabzon has reopened after restoration works, welcoming visitors once again.

Panagia Keramesta, also known as Kızlar (Girls) Monastery in Turkey, is believed to be constructed during the reign of then-Byzantine Emperor Alexios III. It took its final shape in the 19th century after several renovations over the centuries.

Police escort tax inspector's killer to magistrate

Police officers scrambled to shield a 58-year-old man charged with the murder of a 32-year-old tax officer from angry protesters outside the capital's Evelpidon court complex on Friday. In his testimony before an investigating magistrate, the man allegedly admitted to stabbing Theodora Zeberi 14 times on the afternoon of October 18.

Greek orphan girls face threat of deportation from Australia

Australia is often held up as the paradigm for a multicultural society. Especially the Greek Diaspora has managed to integrate well and thrive in the land ‘down under’. However, the story of two young Greek girls is a reminder that sometimes following the letter of the law is not the most humane course of action.