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Two arrested for arson while wildfires blaze in Greece

Fire department officials in Greece have arrested two men for allegedly deliberately setting fires, while hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires that have killed at least 21 people in the past week. One …

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Firefighters battling flare-ups and scattered outbreaks in Evros, Andros and Fthiotida

Firefighters continue to battle flare-ups on the fire fronts in Parnitha, Evros and Boeotia. According to the Fire Department, the picture is better and significantly improved with the most active …

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Greek wildfires spur anti-migrant sentiment

As Greece was hit by wave after wave of wildfires this week, asylum-seekers found themselves at the receiving end of several allegations they started fires, leading to an anti-migrant frenzy …

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Narendra Modi’s historic visit strengthens India-Greece relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India arrived in Greece on Friday as the first Indian premier to step foot on Greek soil in four decades. The visit underscores the renewed …

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Greece struggles to tame wildfires raging for a sixth day

Hundreds of firefighters in Greece struggled Thursday to tame deadly wildfires burning for a sixth day, amid growing outrage over what critics says has been the inadequate government response. So …

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Risk of more blazes in Greece as fire near Athens rages

Greek firefighters supported by aircraft are battling a raging wildfire next to Athens for a second day as authorities say heat and strong winds could spark more blazes in a …

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Greek firefighters battle major blazes on multiple fronts

Greek firefighters on Wednesday struggled to contain uncontrolled fires throughout the country for a fifth day, several of them bordering an acrid, smoke-filled Athens. In the last two days, 19 …

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More migrant deaths feared in Greek fire zone, locals say

A day after the bodies of 18 migrants were found in one of the wildfires raging around Greece, locals said Wednesday they were expecting more deaths as the area is …

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Following theft of 1,500 artifacts at the British Museum, Greece loudens calls for return of Parthenon Sculptures

Details surrounding a spate of thefts at the British Museum reported in Artnet continue to emerge, while Greek officials use the scandal to lobby for the return of the Parthenon …

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Athens district evacuated as Greek fire death toll hits 20

Thousands of people in an outer district of Greece’s capital Athens were under evacuation orders Tuesday as firefighters battled a steadily growing wave of wildfires around the country that has …

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