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Two tourists die at sea in Greece amid gale-force winds
Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea in Greece on Friday, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds confined many ferries to port, disrupting travel for tens of thousands of summer travellers, …
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Winds draw dozens of kiteboarders to Athens coastline
Dozens of kiteboarders were drawn to the eastern coastline near Athens on Thursday after strong winds swept through the area. According to Associated Press, gusts of up to 60 kilometres …
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Thessaloniki couple charged in disturbing child abuse case of 10-year-old
A deeply troubling case of alleged child abuse has emerged in Thessaloniki, involving a 10-year-old girl and two adults now facing multiple serious charges. A 24-year-old woman and her 37-year-old …
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Grief for Antonis and Georgia Samaras as daughter Lena dies at 34
Lena Samaras, the 34-year-old daughter of former Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and Georgia Samaras, has died suddenly from cardiac arrest, plunging one of Greece’s most prominent political families into …
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Greece says migrant numbers down since asylum pause
The number of irregular migrants reaching the Greek island of Crete has plummeted since the government announced a three-month suspension of asylum hearings condemned by rights groups, the migration minister …
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Greek children struggle with wellbeing post-pandemic, UNICEF report says
Greece has fallen behind in global rankings for children happiness, finding itself outside the top 20 according to UNICEF’s 2025 report. The UNICEF’s 2025 ‘Report Card 19: Child Wellbeing in …
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Egypt’s Foreign Minister confirms support for Sinai Monastery during visit to Athens
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty confirmed the country’s commitment to protecting St. Catherine’s Monastery in the Sinai Peninsula amid speculation over its future and a leadership dispute involving Archbishop Damianos. …
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Greece to sustain naval presence in Libyan Sea amid dispute over maritime zones
The Greek Navy will reportedly continue to operate in the Libyan Sea to monitor the Greek maritime zones, which has fallen under dispute regarding territorial waters south of Crete. The …
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Greek anti-drone system proves capabilities in Red Sea test
A Greek-made anti-drone system has demonstrated its effectiveness during a European Union patrol in the Red Sea, marking a significant step in Greece’s plans to expand its domestic defence industry. …
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Greece tables question to European Commission over latest Turkish provocation in Aegean
Greece has formally put a question to the European Commission following Turkey’s latest provocation in the Aegean relating to the issuance of marine maps covering sea regions beyond its territorial …