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Daily News Lesson September 28 2026

Restored Greek Byzantine palace offers blueprint for preserving cultural heritage

The Greek culture ministry has opened a stunning, restored palace from the Byzantine era in the 1300s.

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Daily Video March 14 2019

Greece seeks to bring back ancient Parthenon sculptures from Britain

In this NewsHour lesson plan, explore the debate between Greece and Britain as to who are the rightful owners of the famed Parthenon (or Elgin) Marbles.

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Daily Video April 05 2016

Europe begins deporting migrants back to Turkey

The first deportations of migrants from Europe back to Turkey began in Greece Monday as people were ferried from the Greek island of Lesbos.

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Daily Video August 26 2015

War refugees test Europe’s tolerance

An estimated 300,000 refugees have crossed the Mediterranean Sea to Europe this year, arriving in Southern European countries like Greece and quickly overwhelming local resources.

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Daily Video July 16 2015

Greek parliament approves controversial bailout deal

Greece is struggling to accept a deal with the European Union that will raise taxes and enforce economic changes that will make everyday life harder.

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Daily Video June 24 2015

Flood of war refugees tests Greek hospitality

An influx of Syrian and Afghan refugees is straining Greece’s already-thin resources at a time when the country could face bankruptcy.

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