Greece
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Fires break out in Rafina and Barnabas, a year following the anniversary of deadly wildfires in Greece
On the one-year anniversary of the deadly fire in Mati that killed 102 people, two major fires broke out in Rafina and Barnabas within a few minutes from each other. …
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New Greek legislation allows government intervention in natural disasters; and restitution plans for last year’s fires
A new legislative act gives the government power to take over from local government in the case of natural disasters, while also allowing authorities to set up a non-profit organisation …
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French man stabbed to death while holidaying in Crete
A 44-year-old French woman has been arrested and taken to Heraklion police headquarters in Crete to be questioned about the murder of a 53-year-old French man found stabbed to death …
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Newly-elected Greek PM commits to implement smoking ban in enclosed public places
Greece’s newly-elected government has committed to implement a law, banning smoking in enclosed public places. This law is of course not new; it has existed since 2008 but in over …
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A Greek island of love and acceptance
I will tell you a story of enduring love. Where girl meets girl on a Greek island, the same one the Goddess of love, Aphrodite, was born, and the great …
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Suzanne Eaton’s killer says he ran over scientist to have sex – and she screamed in pain after her ear was cut
The murder of renowned American biologist Suzanne Eaton, 60, on Crete has shocked public opinion as more details come to light. Suspect Giannis Paraskakis, 27, had initially told investigators that …
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Artemis and Apollo twin Greek god statues unearthed on Crete
A group of small-sized sculptures depicting twin gods Artemis and Apollo will be presented by the Chania Ephorate of Antiquities on Wednesday, 24 July. The presentation, at Crete’s Archaeological Museum, …
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Greek government issues advice to tourists following Athens earthquake; damage under control
Though there were no serious injuries as a result of the earthquake in Athens on Friday, a number of people were injured from broken glass and falling objects. A Belgian …
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UPD: Seismic activity after 5.3 magnitude earthquake in Athens causes collapse of at least three buildings
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck 23 kilometres northwest of Athens shortly after 2.14pm local time, followed at 3.20pm by a second tremor that measured 4.2-4.4 magnitude according to experts of …
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27-year-old Greek suspect blames murder of scientist Suzanne Eaton on porn addiction
The 27-year-old suspect who confessed to the murder of American molecular biologist Suzanne Eaton on the Greek island of Crete has blamed porn addiction for his actions. The married father …