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Torrential rains kill one in Greece after wildfires

At least one person has died in eastern Greece after torrential rains hit the country, already ravaged for weeks by devastating wildfires, authorities said on Tuesday. However, officials said firefighters …

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SYRIZA-PS calls diaspora Greece to vote for new president online

The process of electing a new president for SYRIZA-PS is now in its final stages, following the unanimous approval of the five candidates by the party’s Continuous Congress last Saturday. …

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Acropolis daily visitor limit capped at 20,000

In a move aimed at preserving the historical monument and enhancing visitor experiences, the Greek Ministry of Culture has implemented a daily cap of 20,000 visitors to the Acropolis, effective …

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Tax Authorities reveal dangerous practice of reused drink leftovers in Corfu’s most popular bars

A sweeping operation conducted by tax authorities in Corfu’s popular nightlife hub of Kavos has exposed a disturbing practice: bartenders were found collecting remnants from customers’ drinks and recycling them …

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Cyprus, Greece, Israel to focus on energy cooperation

Cyprus, Greece and Israel agreed at a summit in Nicosia on Monday to deepen their regional energy cooperation to focus on exports to Europe, especially natural gas and renewables. “We …

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Massive Greece wildfire under control: govt

Firefighters are gaining the upper hand on the massive blaze that has been raging for two weeks in the Dadia National Park in northeastern Greece, authorities said Monday. Classified by …

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Thousands gather in Thessaloniki to protest controversial new identity cards

Approximately 5,000 people gathered in Thessaloniki, on Sunday (Greece time) to voice their concerns over a forthcoming identity card implementation set to launch later this month, as reported by local …

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Firefighters battle with the strong fire front north of Soufli for 16 days straight

As Greece battles against the relentless wildfires that have raged for over two weeks in the Evros region, the primary focus of firefighting efforts has shifted to the southern outskirts …

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UNICEF call-out for children support in Greece, as wildfires rage across the country

The adverse impact of the Greek wildfires crisis on children is the focus of a call-out “for urgent assistance” issued by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) this week. Children …

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Experts blame poor govt preparation for Greek fires’ devastation

While the Greek government has been quick to blame global warming for the summer’s devastating wildfires, some experts argue that poor planning is at least as much to blame. The …

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