Greece
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Crete protesters try to block arrival of Israeli tourists
Greek police used tear gas and made arrests as some 300 people tried to block an Israeli cruise ship on the island of Crete, the latest in a series of …
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Outrage in Greece as Zakynthos nightclub holds X-rated ‘chocolate-licking’ contest with revellers ‘simulating sex acts’ on stage
A nightclub on the Greek island of Zakynthos — or Zante, as it’s known among British tourists — has sparked national outrage after footage emerged of a so-called ‘chocolate-licking’ contest, …
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Protests in Rhodes as Israeli cruise ship docks amid Gaza War tensions
Tensions flared on the Greek island of Rhodes on Monday as riot police clashed with demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza during the docking of an Israeli cruise ship, according …
Greece seeks €1.2 billion EU loan to fast-track defence upgrades under ‘Achilles Shield’ plan
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has revealed Greece’s intention to apply for €1.2 billion in loans under the European Union’s SAFE program, with the goal of accelerating defence upgrades. Athens is …
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Greek lifeguard saves three-year-old from drowning
The quick action of 24-year-old Giorgos Nikolopoulos helped avoid a tragedy as he saved a three-year-old girl’s life at Kavouri Beach, Katakolo. The lifeguard rushed in to pull the unconscious …
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Greece wildfires abating as firefighters contain outbreaks
Greece on Sunday was still battling wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations across the country, but firefighters have brought many outbreaks under control. According to the Fire Brigade, …
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Greece asks for EU help in battling wildfires
Greece on Saturday requested EU help to battle wildfires that have sprung up in different regions, one of the worst just north of Athens, destroying houses and forcing police to …
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Greek Aussies caught in drama as Interpol arrest unfolds on flight out of Athens
A delayed flight put a Greek Australian couple in the middle of the arrest of an internationally wanted fugitive, accused of defrauding an entire nation of approximately AUD 1.38 billion. …
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Greece to centralise conscription and modernise armed forces under major 2030 agenda reform
Greek Australians and diaspora Greeks with dual citizenship or military obligations to Greece are being urged to review their conscription status, as sweeping military reforms announced by Defence Minister Nikos …
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Greece battles severe wildfires
Greek firefighters were battling a series of blazes Thursday in the southwestern Peloponnese region, where authorities evacuated villages as a severe drought raised fears the damage could spread. Emergency officials …