Greece
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At NATO, Mitsotakis raises concern over North Macedonia name use
Greece’s leader said Tuesday he would raise concerns at a NATO summit over North Macedonia’s backtracking under a new nationalist government on an agreement over its name. Greece in 2018 …
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Hospital evacuated after wildfire breaks out in Greece
A wildfire fuelled by strong winds broke out in the Greek port city of Patras on Tuesday, authorities said, forcing a children’s hospital and residents of several localities to evacuate. …
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Greek opposition slams six-day working week as ‘disgrace’
Greece’s main opposition party Syriza said Tuesday that the recent introduction of a six-day working week for certain companies was a “disgrace”. The measure was brought into force by the …
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Greece records hottest June in over six decades: researchers
Greece recorded in 2024 its hottest June since 1960, a researcher said Tuesday, as the Mediterranean nation braces for a season of heatwaves and wildfires. The average temperature in Greece …
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Australian aircraft reinforce Greece’s firefighting efforts
In a significant boost to Greece’s firefighting capabilities, 28 aircraft from Australian companies have joined the battle against wildfires this summer. A total of 240 pilots, engineers, and support staff …
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Greece hands out 350,000 euros in fines over sunbed wars
Greece issued more than 350,000 euros ($379,000) in fines in just five days in a crackdown on bars and restaurants illegally covering beaches with sunbeds and tables, the government said …
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Greece records jump in June wildfires
Greece battled more than 1,200 forest fires in June, more than double the number from the same month last year, the government said Monday. The country has experienced its warmest …
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Greece introduces six-day working week amid controversy
Greece has introduced a six-day working week to boost productivity amid a shrinking population and a shortage of skilled workers. This measure, effective today, Monday, extends the workweek to 48 …
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Antonis Remos denies money laundering and tax evasion as assets are seized
Popular Greek singer Antonis Remos has denied that he is being investigated by a prosecutor and relevant authorities for money laundering and tax evasion amounting to 1.5 million euros. According …
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Greece’s demographic crisis deepens: Deaths outnumber births
Greece is getting older. According to the Institute for Demographic Research and Studies (IDEM), more Greeks are dying every year than are being born. Ageing and deaths in proportion to …