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MEDITERRANEAN: More deaths and rescues ― German government to stop funding ‘civil fleet’ ― Spanish police investigating murders of people on the move near Balearic Islands ― NGO report reveals use of torture against people on the move ― Greece deploys …

European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) · July 3, 2025

There have been more deaths and NGO-led rescues along the Mediterranean migration routes. The German government has announced that it is cancelling the funding that it has been providing to search and rescue NGOs since 2022. Spanish police have...

Greece Deploys Warships Off Libya to Combat Illegal Migration

MENAFN · July 3, 2025

(MENAFN) Two Greek warships have commenced patrols off the coast of Libya to curb illegal migration, according to local media reports on Monday. The ships' mission focuses on identifying and intercepting the boats and smaller vessels often used by...

Minister Thembi Simelane: Human Settlements Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

South African Government · July 3, 2025

Honourable Speaker Honourable Chairperson, Albert Seabi and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements Honourable Members Fellow Cabinet Members Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Ms Tandi Mahambehlala Members of the Provincial...

Massive Wildfire Ravages Greek Island of Crete

MENAFN · July 3, 2025

(MENAFN) A massive wildfire in eastern Crete continues to intensify, with over 1,500 residents and tourists evacuated, local media reported Thursday. Despite ongoing firefighting efforts, the blaze remains uncontrollable. The fire ignited in the...

EU’s Champions League: Sweden, Czech Republic, and Greece Score Big Against Smoking

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · July 3, 2025

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brussels turned into a Champions League arena for harm reduction as the World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) staged a trophy ceremony in front of the European Parliament, celebrating the real winners in...

Governor awards more than $4.4 million to help crime victims in north Alabama

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · July 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 12 grants totaling more than $4.4 million to help victims of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and the families of homicide victims in north Alabama. The organizations offer an array of services...

Greece Appoints New Migration Minister

MENAFN · July 1, 2025

(MENAFN) A newly appointed migration minister and three deputy ministers officially assumed their roles on Monday, stepping in after the resignation of several government officials last Friday due to a significant scandal involving fraudulent use...

Fibank enters the Greek market

EIN Presswire · July 1, 2025

SOFIA, BULGARIA, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fibank (First Investment Bank), the largest Bulgarian-owned bank, is expanding its regional presence by directly offering services in the Republic of Greece. Through the My Fibank mobile...

Greek PM announces new cabinet appointments

MENAFN · June 29, 2025

(MENAFN) Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced four new ministerial appointments on Saturday following a series of resignations connected to a corruption probe involving European Union agricultural subsidies. Thanos Plevris, the...

Greek PM Unveils Cabinet Reshuffle Over EU Subsidy Scandal

MENAFN · June 29, 2025

(MENAFN) Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a significant cabinet reshuffle on Saturday following a spate of resignations linked to a major corruption scandal involving the misuse of European Union agricultural subsidies. Thanos...

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The fire near Athens had already burned five or six houses, one local mayor told ERT public television

Islander News - Florida ·

Key Biscayne, FL (33149) Today Showers this evening then scattered thunderstorms developing overnight. Low 79F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.. Tonight Showers this evening then scattered thunderstorms developing overnight. Low 79F....

Greece wildfire rages on Crete

Oman Observer · July 3, 2025

ATHENS: A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists, officials said on Thursday. Hot dry weather in Greece — not unusual for this time of year — has...

Greece Wildfires: More Than 5,000 Evacuated From Tourist Hotspot

Newsweek · July 3, 2025

Thousands of tourists and residents have been evacuated in Athens and on the Greek island of Crete as fires burn across the country. Similar evacuations are taking place in neighboring Turkey, where at least two people have died in the fires....

Athens police urge residents to dispose of now-banned hemp products with drop-off at department

WZDX - Alabama · July 3, 2025

A new law that took effect July 1 outlaws certain products in Alabama. ATHENS, Ala. — The Athens Police Department is working with residents and businesses to dispose of hemp products that became illegal under Alabama House Bill 445, which took...

Lawrence officials, Greek delegation celebrate reaffirmation of 40-year relationship

Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas ·

photo by: Bremen Keasey/Journal-World Lawrence Mayor Mike Dever, sitting left, and Messolonghi Mayor Spyridon Diamontopoulos, right, reaffirmed the sister city agreement between Lawrence and Messolonghi, Greece, on Thursday July 3, 2025. Lawrence...

Wildfires force evacuation of thousands in Greece, no casualties reported

Xinhua News Agency ·

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have...

Wildfires force evacuation of thousands in Greece

Daily Finland ·

Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday, reported Xinhua. No casualties have...

Wildfires in Greece: Thousands evacuate, two die in Türkiye

1News ·

Firefighters battled blazes near Athens and on the island of Crete, where thousands were forced to flee holiday resorts, while blazes in neighbouring Türkiye claimed at least two lives. More than 5000 tourists, hotel workers and residents were...

Europe sizzles as wildfires ravage Greece

Gulf Daily News Online ·

Firemen battled a blaze yesterday on the island of Crete that scorched forests and olive groves and forced more than 1,000 to evacuate, while a fresh conflagration near Athens threatened homes, highlighting Greece’s vulnerability to wildfire...

Clarksville Christian School hosts delegation from the American Farm School in Greece

Clarksville Now - Tennessee · July 3, 2025

By Brad Moser Clarksville Christian SchoolJuly 3, 2025 12:19 pm CLARKSVILLE, TN − On June 29, Clarksville Christian School (CCS) welcomed more than 20 students and staff from the American Farm School (AFS) in Thessaloniki, Greece, for a 10-day...