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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...
Athens police urge residents to dispose of now-banned hemp products with drop-off at department
WZDX - Alabama
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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...
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...
Greece Wildfires: More Than 5,000 Evacuated From Tourist Hotspot
Newsweek
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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....
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 battles wildfire on Crete for a third day as temperatures rise
Yahoo News
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ATHENS (Reuters) -Gale force wind gusts complicated efforts on Friday to contain wildfires on Crete that have razed forests and olive groves and forced thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate. Around 130 firefighters, 48 vehicles and six...
Crete wildfire 'retreating', say Greek firefighters
The Standard
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A house burning during a wildfire in Pikermi, some 30 Kms east of Athens. Hot dry weather in Greece, which is not unusual for this time of year, has heightened the risk of a repeat of the summer wildfires that have hit the country in recent years....
Mayahuel is Blooming Soon, Nick the Greek Hits Houston
Houston Press - Texas
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July 4, 2025
Mayahuel, 811 Buffalo Park, is coming this July to Autry Park. It's a collaboration between local hospitality group Culinary Khancepts and acclaimed chef Luis Robledo Richards. Richards, a native of Mexico City, has more than 25 years of...
Chinese utility company completes purchase of stake in Greek TSO’s subsidiary
Offshore Energy
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July 4, 2025
A wholly owned principal subsidiary of Chinese state-owned electric utility corporation State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) has completed the purchase of a 20% share in a subsidiary owned by Greek transmission system operator (TSO) Independent...
Greece on high alert as heat and wind fuel fire outbreaks
RTE Ireland
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July 4, 2025
A new fire has broken out near the Greek capital, Athens, as the country was put on high alert for wildfires due to increased temperatures and strong winds. Thousands of tourists and locals were meanwhile forced to flee hotels and guesthouses in a...
American Rapper Cardi B Spotted on Mykonos, Greece’s Celebrity Hotspot
Greek Reporter
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July 4, 2025
Cardi B performing at the Openair Frauenfeld in July 2019. Credit: Frank Schwichtenberg, CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia Famous American rapper Cardi B is currently vacationing on Mykonos, the iconic “Island of the Winds” in the Cyclades, which continues...
Greece Implements Controversial New Labor Law
Greek Reporter
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July 3, 2025
Protest for the new labor law outside the Greek Parliament in Athens, Greece. Credit: Orestis Panagiotou / Amna Greece’s government has introduced a new labor bill containing radical reforms to working hours, hiring and firing procedures, and...
Is it safe to travel to Crete? Your holiday rights as wildfires rip through Greek island
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
CLIA Backs Greece’s Cruise Passenger Fee as Catalyst for Sustainable Domestic Growth
Greek Travel Pages
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July 3, 2025
As Greece prepares to introduce its cruise passenger tax at key ports, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Greek government to ensure a smooth and effective rollout. To...
Scents of the Gods: Thematikos returns to Athens with mythic immersion
Neos Kosmos
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July 4, 2025
In the heart of Athens this July, myth will meet memory once more as Melbourne-born candle and fragrance brand Thematikos returns to the Psyrri district for its second immersive exhibition. Running from July 14 to 28 at Art Number 23 Gallery, this...
Smart Traveller issues warning for Greece amid summer wildfires and heatwaves
Neos Kosmos
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July 4, 2025
Australians planning a trip to Greece this summer are being urged to stay alert, as Smart Traveller issues updated advice due to extreme weather and safety concerns across the popular Mediterranean destination. The Australian Government’s travel...
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...
Latvia to open large military optics factory
LSM
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July 4, 2025
At the beginning of this year, the Baltic Photonics laboratory began full-scale operations in the Berģi industrial zone, where the company is engaged in the development and research of new equipment and technologies, as well as product assembly...
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...