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European court accepts Commission's appeal against Greece over Caretta-carettaThe European Court of Justice on Thursday announced that it accepted an appeal submitted by the European Commission against Greece in 2011, regarding the protection of the endangered loggerhead sea turtle, known as Caretta caretta, in the Bay of Kyparissia, in the western Peloponnese.The coastal area is protected under Natura 2000, a EU environmental network set up to assure the protection of endangered species and their habitats.
Greece suspend football competitions after arson attack on refereeing chief • Member of referees’ committee threatened on doorstep last week • Country’s top clubs rally behind Hellenic Football Federation decisionGreece suspended all national league and cup competitions on Wednesday after an alleged arson attack at the home of Giorgos Bikas, the head of its refereeing committee, the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) announced in a statement.
Quake, 4.7, hits KilkisAn earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale shook the area of Kilkis, northern Greece, at 2.12 p.m. local time on Thursday.There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
Two 15-year-olds get life for murdersTwo 15-year-olds have been given life sentences with 20-year minimum terms for the murder of a mother and daughter in Lincolnshire.The pair stabbed dinner lady Elizabeth Edwards, 49, and 13-year-old Katie in the neck while they slept at their home in Spalding on 13 April.
UK bookings show small rise for nowThe 350,000 Greek holiday bookings already made for next year by British tourists may only account for a 1.3 percent share of annual incoming tourism but they do point to a small increase, the head of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said.After all, they only represent 15 percent of all bookings for next year from the British market.The Greek tourism industry is particularly concerned about revenues next year, given the prospect of a British exit from the European Union which has rendered Greek package holidays more expensive for Britons.
Grenade attack against French Embassy in downtown AthensThe police guard was lightly injured by the blast - Investigation into the attack under way
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QuoteGreece suspend football competitions after arson attack on refereeing chief • Member of referees’ committee threatened on doorstep last week • Country’s top clubs rally behind Hellenic Football Federation decisionGreece suspended all national league and cup competitions on Wednesday after an alleged arson attack at the home of Giorgos Bikas, the head of its refereeing committee, the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) announced in a statement.https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/nov/09/greece-suspend-football-arson-attack-refereeing-chief