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Crete wildfire is ‘retreating’: Greek firefighters
The Straits Times
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July 4, 2025
ATHENS - A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete that forced the evacuation of 5,000 tourists and locals is “retreating”, firefighters told AFP on July 4. Some 230 firefighters and six helicopters are still at the scene near the resort town of...
New wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation while Turkey continues to battle deadly blaze
Bowen Island Undercurrent
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July 4, 2025
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A new wildfire in Greece prompted evacuations in coastal areas south of Athens of Friday, as firefighters in neighboring Turkey remained locked in a battle to contain flames tearing through forested hillsides in the west of...
Oxford study finds lasting impacts of aquaculture on Greek seagrass
The Fish Site
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The master’s-level field study conducted in October 2024, highlighted significant degradation of seagrass meadows in the shallow, sheltered waters surrounding the Greek island of Poros, an area with aquaculture farms. The study suggests that the...
Greek firefighters race to contain wildfires that forced thousands to flee on Crete
Euronews
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By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 03/07/2025 - 19:33 GMT+2 Firefighters in Greece raced on Thursday to contain wildfires that forced thousands to flee holiday resorts on the southern island of Crete, while neighbouring Turkey...
Return of conscription? EU Countries Debate Bringing Back Military Service
Bulgarian News Agency
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This article is based on content provided by agencies participating in the European Newsroom (ENR), including the Bulgarian News Agency. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, growing instability in the Middle East, and Donald Trump’s return to...
Greece wildfires trigger state of emergency, 5,000 evacuated
The Indian Express
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July 3, 2025
A massive wildfire has forced the evacuation of thousands on the Greek holiday island of Crete, as gale-force winds and scorching temperatures fuel the blaze across southeastern parts of the island.Emergency alerts were sounded on Wednesday...
High returns for Greek hotels
Kathimerini
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Greece continues to be a top destination for investment in tourism properties, and hotels in particular, as it shows among the highest returns in Europe. It has the second highest average revenue per room after Italy, leaving behind large...
Athens police offer disposal service for illegal hemp products amid new Alabama law
WZDX - Alabama
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July 3, 2025
ATHENS, Ala. — The Athens Police Department is offering a safe place for residents to dispose of smokeable hemp products, including THC vapes, cigarettes, and Delta-8, Delta-9, and Delta-10 items. A new state law that went into effect on July 1...
From ancient Athens to AI: The evolving anatomy of misinformation
Kathimerini
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The OpenAI logo is seen on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen displaying output from ChatGPT. ‘The presumed authority of AI delivers both flattery and falsehood with the polished confidence of expertise, selling lack of doubt as its...
Edinburgh International Film Festival unveils its programme
Cineuropa
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04/07/2025 - The Scottish event is sharpening its new identity and is cooking up an ambitious line-up that blends world premieres, retrospectives and a revitalised international outlook Low Rider by Campbell X (© Boudica Entertainment) The 78th...
Ancient Greek Sandals: Timeless Shoes for the Summer
Greek Reporter
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July 4, 2025
The iconic shoes have become a sign of status and a fashion element that has become popular worldwide. File photo Ancient Greek sandals are all the rage on the fashion scene when it comes to summer footwear. These trendy sandals once had a more...
Scores Injured as Two Public Buses Collide in Southern Athens
Greek Reporter
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July 4, 2025
Initial information indicates that the driver of the second bus (one of the injured) reported that he felt unwell and was unable to brake. Credit: AMNA Dozens of passengers were injured, including at least four children, after two public buses...
2 Radnor High alums graduate from military academies, celebrate the military life
Delaware County Daily Times - Pennsylvania
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July 4, 2025
Two 22-year-old 2021 Radnor High alums also have another commonality: they both graduated from military academies this spring. Scott Belveal graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., and Tori DiCarlo earned her degree...
Athens Pilots Overnight Metro, Tram and Bus Routes in July
Greek Travel Pages
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July 2, 2025
Photo source: Athens Transport The pilot program introducing 24-hour public transport service in Athens will launch this Saturday, July 5, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy their evenings without worrying about how to get home safely....
Searing Heat Burns Greece, Turkey as Torrid Weather Shifts East
Mint
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July 4, 2025
(Bloomberg) -- An intense heat wave continued to scorch Europe on Friday as firefighters scrambled to control wildfires in Greece and neighboring Turkey. Fire crews battled a new blaze on Crete, shortly after containing a separate fire that forced...
Fires in Greece’s Crete and near Athens extinguished; two dead in Turkiye
Al Jazeera
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July 4, 2025
A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete that forced the evacuation of 5,000 people has been extinguished, officials say. Some 230 firefighters and six helicopters worked at the scene near the resort town of Ierapetra, where residents had to leave...
Eretria: A Forgotten Powerhouse of Ancient Greece
Greek Reporter
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July 4, 2025
For centuries, Eretria played a pivotal role in shaping early Greek civilization. Credit: Swiss School of Archaeology, Greece Nestled on the western coast of the Greek island of Euboea (Evia), the ancient city of Eretria was once one of the most...
Turkey battles deadly wildfires as Greece brings blaze in Crete under control
Mountain View Albertan
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July 4, 2025
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Firefighters in Turkey remained locked in a battle to contain flames tearing through forested hillsides in the west of the country on Friday, while similar wildfires in neighboring Greece were largely brought under control....
1,500 people evacuated as wildfire rages on Greek island of Crete
Hawaii Tribune Herald
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July 4, 2025
About 1,500 people, many of them tourists, were evacuated from hotels and homes on the Greek island of Crete on Thursday as firefighters struggled to control a wildfire in arid conditions. Greece, like much of southern Europe, has been...
Greece’s Karia Railway Station Illuminates Hidden Holocaust History
Greek Reporter
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July 3, 2025
Hundreds of Jews were transported from Thessaloniki to work on the railway line. Credit: Ministry of Culture In a pivotal move to preserve a lesser-known chapter of the Holocaust in Greece, the Ministry of Culture has officially designated the...