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British tourist dies on sun lounger in Skiathos
A British tourist was found dead on his sun lounger while on holiday in Skiathos. The 73-year-old man was discovered on a beach in Agia Paraskevi, Skiathos this past Friday …
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Why Greece ranks among NATO’s biggest defence spenders
At first glance, the sun drenched Mediterranean haven, might not stand out as a major military spender. Yet, in 2024, it ranked among the top five NATO countries in terms …
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Espionage suspect arrested in Crete after surveillance of US Souda Bay base
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Crete on Sunday after allegedly scouting the US naval and air base at Souda Bay, in what local media and Reuters have described as …
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Greece arrests woman for fuelling fire with cigarette as blaze rages for fourth day
Greece has arrested a Georgian woman suspected of discarding a cigarette that helped trigger one of several wildfires razing land and threatening homes on the island of Chios. Blazes broke …
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Locals furious as fires rage on Chios
Neos Kosmos talked to Greek Australians from Chios to get some updates on the fire ravaging the island. One local with family in Chios, editor of Neos Kosmos Sotiris Hatzimanolis, …
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Tiny Greek island appeals for help after migrant increase
Greece’s southernmost island is facing a significant increase in migration from Libya, its mayor said on Tuesday, warning it does not have the means to cope. Lilian Stefanakis said the …
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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 …