Greece
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Greece in the grip of heatwave’s second surge
The second phase of the ongoing heatwave that began on Friday was gripping Greece tight on Saturday while temperatures were expected to rise even further on Sunday, according to the …
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Diaspora vote bill passes committee reading at Greek parliament
Representatives of the Greek diaspora welcomed the lifting of restrictions for Greek nationals living abroad who wish to vote in Greek elections, during the review of a bill at committee …
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Hotel evacuations in Rhodes with hundreds escaping wildfires
More than 20 boats joined emergency evacuation efforts to rescue people from the Greek island of Rhodes on Saturday, where fire has been raging out of control for five days. …
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Athens: concrete city with few green spaces – perpetual victim to heatwaves
Residents and visitors have sweated through a scorching week in the Greek capital, only finding respite on café terraces in the evening. And the mercury is expected to soar again …
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Opposition SYRIZA urges immediate action on wildfires’ aftermath and climate crisis
Main opposition SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance parliamentary group president, Sokratis Famellos, shared his insights on the wildfires during an interview with ERT1 on Thursday. He emphasised the urgency of “restoration and compensations …
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Greek Foreign Minister stresses positive relations with Turkey at EU Foreign Affairs Council
Greece is willing to build on the positive climate with Turkey but there has to be a corresponding response, Greek Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis said on Thursday during a …
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Inferno engulfs Greece: a heroic battle mounted against fires Across West Attica, Rhodes, and Lakonia
In the fierce crucible of West Attica, Rhodes, and Lefkochoma in Lakonia, an epic endeavour is unfolding, as firefighting forces muster all their might from the land, and the skies. …
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Greece limits hours at Acropolis, other sites due to heat
Greece said Thursday that archaeological sites, including the Acropolis, will be closed during the hottest hours of the day due to a new heatwave. The nation is preparing for further …
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‘The Smile of a Child’ reports significant surge in support for vulnerable children and families in 2023
In the first semester of 2023, ‘The Smile of a Child’ provided unwavering support to 60,468 children and their families, marking an impressive 56 per cent increase compared to the …
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Hellenic Railways manager released after testimony on fatal Tempi collision
In a significant development in the aftermath of the tragic Tempi train collision that claimed 57 lives on February 28, the general manager of Hellenic Railways’ (OSE) General Network Directorate …