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Greek blazes mostly under control: fire fighters
Wildfires that have scorched Greece for more than two weeks were on Saturday mostly under control, but firefighters remained in key hotspots with strong winds still a threat, officials said. …
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Pope ‘deeply concerned’ over Greek fires, urges climate action
Pope Francis on Friday expressed his concern over wildfires devastating Greece and beyond, urging people to renew efforts to take care of the planet. The Vatican published a telegram sent …
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Rhodes and Corfu rekindlings the only major fires in Greece now, Fire Brigade says
A total of 96 wildfires are burning in Greece on Friday (Greece time), with 51 of them breaking out in the last 24 hours, said the Fire Brigade in an …
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New study on underwater Santorini Volcano unlocks the secrets of life under extreme conditions
In a groundbreaking study, scientists shed light on the incredible resilience and adaptability of life thriving under extreme conditions in an underwater Santorini volcano. The research, conducted by scientists from …
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Former Golden Dawn Deputy Leader announces bid for Athens Mayorship amid controversy
Ilias Kasidiaris, the jailed former deputy leader of Golden Dawn, has declared his intention to run for the mayorship of Athens in the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for October. Representing …
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Greece wildfires trigger ammunition depot explosions
A wildfire whipped on by strong winds has triggered a series of massive explosions at an air force ammunition depot in central Greece while firefighters work to tame multiple blazes …
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Magnesia struggles to contain raging wildfires; evacuations and ongoing battles reported
In Magnesia, a relentless battle against raging wildfires continues, with firefighters, police, volunteers, and residents working tirelessly throughout the night. Despite their heroic efforts, the fire that broke out in …
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Report claims majority of unaccompanied children in Greece is not granted asylum
Just over 30 per cent of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are allowed into Greece, leaving the rest in limbo or rejected according to a new report. The report, ‘Without Papers, There …
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Greece wildfires erupt on mainland, killing two people
Wildfires that have been supercharged by strong winds and temperatures exceeding 40C have killed two people in central Greece and forced a new wave of evacuations. In the last 24 hours alone, …
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Kos synagogue reopens after 75 years: a triumph of restoration and remembrance
After seventy-five years since the deportation and annihilation of Kos’ Jewish community by the Nazis, in Auschwitz the Dodecanese island’s synagogue has been reborn, unveiling its restored magnificence to the …