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Quakes leave Greek tourist island on tenterhooks

For three weeks Dionysia Kobaiou has been dealing with “the anxiety and stress” of her students on the Greek island of Amorgos which has felt thousands of earthquakes. She has …

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Greece announces measures to support businesses on quake-hit islands

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday announced economic support measures for businesses and employees in Santorini and nearby islands rattled by thousands of earthquakes recorded since the end of January. …

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Arid Athens turns to ancient aqueduct as climate crisis bites

Between parked cars in a suburban street in Athens, workers fix a pump to an ancient stone well that in turn accesses an aqueduct built almost 2,000 years ago. The …

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Emergency declared on Amorgos, Greece’s second quake-hit island

A second Greek island, Amorgos, was placed in a state of emergency Wednesday with the south Aegean Sea still subject to thousands of mid-level quakes that have already forced most …

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Advocate for Parthenon Marbles return named Greek president

A former Greek parliament speaker and a leading advocate for the return of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum to Greece has been elected as the country’s new president. …

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Iconic Greek Olympian Giorgios Roubanis dies at age 95

Greek fans around the world are honouring the life of Olympic pole vaulter Giorgos Roubanis, who died on Tuesday at age 95. Roubanis took home a bronze medal at the …

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Strongest-yet quake hits Greece’s Santorini island

An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hit the Greek island of Santorini late Monday, officials said, the strongest yet of the thousands of tremors that have shaken the area, prompting thousands …

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Schools in Santorini, Ios, Anafi, and Amorgos to remain closed as seismic activity persists

Seismic activity continues in the sea between Santorini and Amorgos, with authorities on high alert and residents unsettled. On Saturday, the Geodynamic Institute recorded a 4.4-magnitude earthquake with an epicenter …

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Greek Language Day celebrated worldwide: Honouring a legacy while facing challenges

Greek communities worldwide are celebrating World Greek Language Day today, February 9, paying tribute to the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Greek language. The observance coincides with the …

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Fake video of Santorini’s destruction sparks panic on TikTok

A series of AI-generated videos depicting Santorini in chaos has gone viral on TikTok, highlighting the growing issue of fake news that thrives within social media algorithms. One particularly alarming …

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