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France mounts security drill ahead of Olympic torch relay
French police tested their security plans for the Olympic torch relay on Friday, with a multi-layered ring of 100 officers set to be deployed to keep protesters at bay. Authorities …
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Greek government accused of covering up train tragedy
Greek opposition parties on Wednesday accused the government of trying to cover up the nation’s worst train accident after a four-month parliament investigation cleared senior politicians. Government lawmakers earlier in …
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Lufthansa plane makes emergency landing in Greece after smoke in cabin
A Lufthansa flight with 190 passengers on board made an emergency landing Monday in Rhodes after reporting smoke in the cabin, according to the operator of Greek regional airports, Fraport. …
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Greek opposition chief halts duties for military service
The head of Greece’s main opposition party, Syriza on Friday took a temporary break from his duties to begin his mandatory military service. Stefanos Kasselakis reported to the central town …
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Over 90 migrants land on Greek island: coastguard
Greek authorities said Wednesday 91 migrants landed on Gavdos, a Mediterranean island that has become a gateway to the EU for African asylum seekers in recent months. “The Crete port authorities …
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Greek frigate sees first anti-drone action in Red Sea
A Greek frigate deployed to the Red Sea last month to ward off attacks on shipping by Yemen’s Huthis saw action for the first time on Wednesday, the military said. …
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EU must adapt to warming continent: officials
EU countries need to step up preparedness for global warming after 2023 burned its way into history books as the hottest year on record, European Commission officials said Tuesday. “Europe …
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Greek leaders condemn youth mob heckling of trans duo
Greece’s prime minister and president on Monday condemned a mob heckling of two transgender people in Thessaloniki that came after a landmark same-sex wedding law, and sparked several arrests. Thessaloniki …
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Greece records warmest winter on record: expert
Greece has recorded its warmest winter, a leading weather scientist said Tuesday. Kostas Lagouvardos, research director at the Athens national observatory, told AFP that winter temperatures in 2023-2024 on average …
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Greek same-sex marriage held under police protection
Greece’s police on Monday said it had sent anti-racism officers to guard the country’s first same-sex wedding between men, held under a landmark new law. The police released a letter …