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Distinguished Greek Australian lawyers share their thoughts at Global Summit in Athens
The proceedings of the 1st Global Summit of Hellenic Lawyers continued at the Athens Concert Hall as Chief Justice of Australia Stephen Gageler and numerous other distinguished Australian lawyers offered …
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Acropolis shuts, outdoor work halted as heatwave scorches Greece
Greece’s top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers around the country during a four-day heatwave. The Greek culture …
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International Hellenic legal minds unite in Athens to defend democracy in the age of AI
A bunch of Greek lawyers from across the world came together for the 1st Global Summit of Hellenic Lawyers. The summit was opened by the President of the Hellenic Republic, …
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Man arrested over fire on Greek island of Evia
A 52-year-old man has been arrested on the Greek island of Evia, accused of starting the fire that devastated part of the island between Friday evening and Saturday morning, firefighters …
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Greece on high alert as heat and wind fuel fire outbreaks
A new fire broke out on Friday near the Greek capital, Athens, as the country was put on high alert for wildfires due to increased temperatures and strong winds. Thousands …
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Smart Traveller issues warning for Greece amid summer wildfires and heatwaves
Australians planning a trip to Greece this summer are being urged to stay alert, as Smart Traveller issues updated advice due to extreme weather and safety concerns across the popular …
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Thousands evacuated as Greek, Turkish wildfires rage
Officials on the southern Greek island of Crete evacuated thousands of people from wildfires, while two people died in neighbouring Turkey as fires took hold in the western province of …
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Evacuations as wildfire rages on Greek island of Crete
A fast-moving wildfire whipped by gale-force winds burned through the night on Greece’s southern island of Crete, prompting the evacuation of more than 1500 people from hotels and homes. The …
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Crete hit by wildfire, villages and hotels evacuated
Crete has become the latest area of Greece to be hit by wildfire, with an overnight blaze wreaking havoc on the area and triggering evacuations of hotels and homes. A …
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Greece to enforce bill prohibiting sale of tobacco and alcohol to children
Greece is set to impose a bill restricting the sale of tobacco and alcohol to minors in a bid to stop adults from sending their children to buy them. Health …