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Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

Europe Seeks New Vision

by Abdel Satar Barakat | Sep 12, 2016 | Business

Athens-EU member states have been severely damaged by the international financial crisis that occurred in 2008 and from the flow of refugees as a result of the Syrian civil war. This situation pushed Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras to call for a “new vision...

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Greek Court Postpones Trial of Turkish Military Officials to Next Thursday

by Abdel Satar Barakat | Jul 19, 2016 | World

Athena – Greek’s Alexandroupolis Court issued a decision yesterday to postpone for next Thursday the trial of the eight Turkish military personnel who had escaped following last week’s attempted coup in Ankara. The delay came after lawyers of the...

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Caption: Greek police vehicles next to a Turkish military helicopter at Alexandroupolis airport, after it landed there carrying eight officers seeking asylum after a coup bid in Turkey, on July 16, 2016 (AFP Photo/)

Greece Returns Turkish Helicopter after Failed Coup Attempt

by Abdel Satar Barakat | Jul 18, 2016 | Middle East

Athens-Greek authorities returned Turkish Black Hawk with eight crew members that landed at Alexandroupolis airport. The helicopter was accompanied by another Turkish helicopter. Men on board the helicopter requested political asylum in Greece after a failed coup...

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A boy stands next to a fire at a makeshift camp set by refugees and migrants stranded by the Balkan border blockade, on April 3, 2016 near the village of Idomeni at the Greek Macedonian border.

Starting Monday, Syrian Refugees to be Sent Back to Turkey

by Abdel Satar Barakat | Apr 3, 2016 | Middle East, World

Athens-Monday will be the first day of implementing the EU-Turkish deal on stopping refugee influx, amid the anticipation of Syrian refugees -coming from Turkey- entering Germany. The first group of refugees will also soon be sent out off Greece, despite the protests...

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Gold jewelry on display at the Benaki Museum for Islamic Art in Athens. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Islamic Treasure House of Athens

by Abdel Satar Barakat | Aug 14, 2013 | Lifestyle & Culture

The Benaki Museum of Islamic Art is located in the heart of the Greek capital city of Athens, and has become a popular destination for visitors from various nationalities and religions. Its collection spans four floors and is considered one of the most important...