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Former top Greek fire officials convicted over deadly 2018 blaze as victims’ families remember

A former Fire Service chief and nine others have been convicted for their roles in managing a 2018 wildfire that killed more than 100 people outside Athens. Several former civil …

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Greece to toughen migration laws: minister

Greece plans to eliminate a provision allowing irregular migrants to apply for residency after seven years in the country, the migration minister announced Thursday, saying the rule had been abused. …

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Greece vows ‘full transparency’ in EU farm subsidy row

Greece’s agriculture minister on Tuesday promised “full transparency” in the disbursement of EU farm subsidies after a top Greek official was sacked in a fraud probe row with Brussels. Costas …

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Over 500 migrants rescued off Greek island in recent days

Greek authorities have rescued more than 500 migrants off the southern island of Crete in recent days, the coastguard said in a statement Sunday. Greece is one of the main …

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Blaze-hit Athens suburb trains to tackle new fire season

On a trail bordering the last green vestiges of Penteli, the mountain above Athens ravaged by fires last year, cyclists and runners enjoyed the closing days of spring before the …

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Greece beefs up firefighting prowess for blazing summer

Greece is deploying a record number of firefighters and nearly doubling its drone fleet this summer to address growing wildfire risks driven by climate change. Civil Protection Minister Ioannis Kefalogiannis …

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6.1-magnitude quake hits off Greek island of Crete: USGS

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit off the Greek islands of Crete and Santorini on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said. The strong quake struck 82 kilometres (51 miles) northeast of Crete’s …

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Greece ranks second globally in 2025 Blue Flag awards, 623 beaches recognised

Greece has placed second among 52 countries in the 2025 Blue Flag quality awards, with 623 beaches, 17 marinas, and 17 sustainable tourism boats recognised for meeting environmental criteria. The …

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Greece commits over €313 million to boost air safety and complete new Crete airport

Greece is set to inject more than €313 million ($AUD 547 million) into its aviation infrastructure, aiming to enhance air transport safety and accelerate the development of the new international …

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Nikos Galanos, beloved Greek actor of cinema, theatre, and television, dies aged 80

Greece is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved and recognisable actors. Nikos Galanos, a familiar face to generations of audiences from the golden era of Greek cinema …

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