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  • Foreign Office Minister marks the lighting of the Olympic flame

    Earlier this morning the Olympic Flame was lit by the rays of the sun in an hour long traditional ceremony at the Temple of Hera, in the Ancient Stadium in Olympia, where the first Ancient Olympic Games took place.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Protests take place in Greece as Greek parliament vote on austerity bill

    The Greek Parliament vote on proposed austerity measures today. British nationals in Greece should be aware of protests, avoid large crowds and monitor local media reporting.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Greece - 48 hour general strike

    A 48 hour general strike on 28 and 29 June is affecting transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • European Council press conference - 24 June 2011

    The Prime Minister discussed the future of the euro, Greece, economic growth in Europe, migration and the Arab Spring.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Strike in Greece on 15 June

    Many transport services will be affected on Wednesday 15 June due to a general strike. Air traffic controllers will not be on strike.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and Greece: partnership and co-operation

    Foreign Secretary William Hague meets Greek Foreign Minister Dimitris Droutsas for talks

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Industrial action in Greece

    Due to industrial action on 20-24 December public transport in the Athens region will be disrupted.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rail strikes in Greece

    Rail services in Greece will be affected by strike action between 25 - 29 October.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flights in Greece to be affected by strike action

    Greek air traffic controllers to strike on 17 October

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 24-hour public sector strike in Greece

    A public sector strike in Greece on 7 October is likely to cause travel disruption

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK holiday company collapses

    Information for travellers affected by the collapse of tour operator Goldtrail Travel Limited. The company operated flights and holidays to Greece and Turkey.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • General strike in Greece

    There will be a 24-hour general strike in Greece on 8 July.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Railway strikes in Greece

    Planned strikes will affect Greek railways on 22 - 24 June and 29 - 30 June

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transport strikes in Greece

    Planned strikes will affect public transport in Greece today and tomorrow, 16 and 17 June 2010.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rail strike in Greece

    Greek Railways (OSE) are participating in a 24 hour strike on 10 June.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government