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Trial into Greek journalist’s murder postponed at launch

The long-awaited trial of the shock murder in 2021 of a prominent Greek crime journalist opened Wednesday, only to be postponed owing to an absence of witnesses, the victim’s family …

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Tourist toll rises in heat-hit Greece after German found dead

An elderly German hiker was found dead on the island of Crete Monday, the fire department said, the latest tourist fatality during a period of unseasonally high temperatures in Greece. …

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Olympic legends: From Spyridon Louis to ‘Flo-Jo’

The Paris Olympics will be the 33rd summer edition since the first modern Games in Athens in 1896. The Games have never failed to produce acts of bravery and brilliance …

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Yacht crew charged after fireworks spark Greek wildfire

Greek prosecutors on Sunday charged 13 crew members of a luxury yacht accused of setting off fireworks that caused a major wildfire on an island near Athens, media reports said. …

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13 arrested after yacht fireworks trigger forest fire on the island of Hydra

Greek authorities on Saturday arrested 13 people after fireworks launched from a yacht set off a new wildfire on an island near Athens as the country confronts a new season …

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Greek wildfires claim first victim

Greek firefighters on Friday battled wildfires fanned by three days of fierce winds that have left at least one person dead, authorities said. A 55-year-old man collapsed and died while …

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Greece fire sparks evacuations near Athens

A fire near Athens fanned by strong winds and high temperatures has led to the evacuation of two villages, Greek authorities said Wednesday, pointing the finger at arsonists. The fire …

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Greece says BBC report does not prove coastguard threw migrants overboard

Greece rejected Monday a BBC investigation that alleged its coastguard caused the deaths of dozens of migrants crossing the Mediterranean to reach Europe, denying accusations it had broken international law. …

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Tourist found dead off Greek island, three more missing

An American was found dead near the Greek island of Corfu on Sunday, media reported, the latest tourist fatality during an unseasonal heatwave as three other visitors were missing. A …

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Thousands attend Athens Pride Festival, demand more reform

Thousands of people celebrated Pride in central Athens on Saturday as LGBTQ associations demanded that authorities instigate greater change despite passing a landmark reform legalising same-sex marriage and adoption. Around …

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