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Chios declared in state of emergency after wave of wildfires
Chios has been declared in a state of emergency after the breakout of five wildfires in just two days, with officials stating they are seriously considering the possibility of arson. …
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Wildfires rage across Chios – Update: Villages evacuated, homes lost, arson suspected
Wildfires that broke out on Sunday afternoon in northern Chios continue to rage out of control, with firefighters battling flames through the night. A total of 190 firefighters and 38 …
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Greece bans bottom trawling in Fournoi to protect rare coral reefs
As a reddish dawn broke over the tiny, coral-rich Greek archipelago of Fournoi, Manolis Mytikas’s wooden fishing boat slowly glided home, his nets almost empty. The modest catch nevertheless quickly …
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Greek inscription and mosaic floors uncovered at ancient city of Olympos
Archaeologists have uncovered mosaic floors and Greek inscriptions at the ancient city of Olympos, located in the Antalya region of Turkey. The findings come from a structure identified as Church …
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Greek ex-transport minister to be investigated over train tragedy
Greece’s parliament voted Thursday to investigate a former transport minister over the country’s worst rail tragedy that left 57 dead in 2023. Government lawmakers approved the probe into the actions …
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Hundreds of Greeks and Europeans repatriated from Israel
European countries on Wednesday repatriated hundreds of their citizens from Israel as its conflict with Iran raged, their respective foreign ministries said. Germany was expected to transport some 200 people …
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Ambassador Duncan visits Australian firefighting teams in Greece
Australian Ambassador to Greece Alison Duncan recently visited the Elefsis Airbase to greet Australian crews supporting Greece’s firefighting efforts. She was welcomed by Airbase Commander Brigadier General Efthymios Simitzis. The …
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Glykeria, Karafotis, Ketime, Danta, and Zazopoulos caught in Israel emergency lockdown
Five popular Greek singers, including Glykeria, Alekos Zazopoulos, Vasiliki Danta, Kostas Karafotis, and Areti Ketime, have been stranded in Israel following the outbreak of a military operation in the region. …
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Greek rail drivers strike over safety concerns
Greek rail drivers on Tuesday held a 24-hour strike to demand sweeping safety improvements, ahead of a parliamentary vote on investigating top officials for the country’s worst train tragedy, a …
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New archaeological discoveries on Ithaca point to worship of Odysseus and early cult activity
For centuries, scholars and archaeologists have been captivated by Homer’s Odyssey, the ancient Greek epic that chronicles the perilous voyage of the cunning and long-suffering hero, Odysseus. While it remains …