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Smart Traveller issues extreme heat and wildfire risks warning for Greece this summer

Extreme temperatures and the threat of wildfires are currently impacting many areas of Greece, according to the latest advisory from Smart Traveller. In total, Greece saw 52 wildfires breaking out …

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Fires near Athens under control as new blazes rage in Greece

Forest fires that raged near Athens over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday, but fresh blazes sprang up elsewhere as authorities warned of a difficult fire …

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Greece fights dozens of wildfires in ‘most difficult day of year’

Firefighters were battling a series of wildfires near the Greek capital Athens on Sunday evening, as the country braces for another scorching summer. Greece faces a tough wildfire season after …

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Mayors commit to sustainable practices at Elafonisos Eco-Symposium

Mayors from various regions across Greece gathered at the 7th eco-symposium in Elafonisos to pledge their commitment to sustainable development during the Summit of Sustainable Development (SOSD2). The event was …

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Thousands attend EuroPride parade in Thessaloniki

A colourful “river” of people of all ages from across Europe marched through the centre of Thessaloniki in Northern Greece on Saturday, marking the end of a 10-day celebration of …

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Fires erupt near Athens as Greece battles intense wildfire season

A wildfire ignited Saturday afternoon in a forest area north of Athens, amid heightened fire risk across six Greek regions. At least forty wildfires have erupted since dawn across the …

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Half of Greece faces ‘orange-level’ fire risk amid gale-force winds, warns Kikilias

Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vasilis Kikilias issued a stern warning on Friday, urging citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate fully with authorities due to the heightened risk of …

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Lightning strike claims life of young girl in Northern Greece

In a heartbreaking incident, a 13-year-old girl lost her life after being struck by lightning during a sudden summer rainstorm in northern Greece. The young girl, who was swimming with …

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Greece’s Minister of Culture: “Acropolis Museum is ready to house Parthenon Sculptures”

The Acropolis Museum unveiled its new museum beneath the museum, with Greece’s Minister of Culture making the case that it is an irrefutable sign that it is ready to house …

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Trial into Greek journalist’s murder postponed at launch

The long-awaited trial of the shock murder in 2021 of a prominent Greek crime journalist opened Wednesday, only to be postponed owing to an absence of witnesses, the victim’s family …

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