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Israel Evacuates Greece Embassy Due to Escalating Anti-Israel Protests
(MENAFN) Amid escalating anti-Israel demonstrations in Greece, Israel evacuated its embassy personnel from Athens on Tuesday, according to local media reports. This action followed a surge of protests condemning Israel’s ongoing military campaign...

Israel Withdraws Embassy Staff from Greece
(MENAFN) Israel has removed its diplomatic personnel from its embassy in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday in response to intensifying anti-Israel demonstrations in the country, according to local news sources. This action followed a series of protests...

Greece Heatwave Triggers Electricity Demand, Price Surge
(MENAFN) A relentless heat wave sweeping across Greece has driven electricity demand and wholesale prices to unprecedented heights this summer, placing immense strain on the country’s power grid, local media reported on Friday. On July 25, power...

Greece Battles Three Massive Wildfires
(MENAFN) Greece is currently battling three extensive wildfires that have scorched a combined total of approximately 10,368 acres across multiple regions, the meteorology service at the National Observatory of Athens reported. Using satellite data...

Suicide bomber dies after explosive belt blew up in Syria
(MENAFN) A man died on Sunday when the explosive belt he was wearing detonated in Aleppo’s al-Maysar neighborhood, according to reports citing security officials. The explosion took place close to a bakery in the eastern part of the city....

Greece Calls for Stricter EU Migrant Measures
(MENAFN) Greece is calling for more stringent European Union measures to address migration, according to media coverage on Tuesday. During an informal summit of EU justice and home affairs ministers held in Copenhagen, Migration Minister Thanos...

Greek Cyprus Wildfires Kill Two, Injure 26
(MENAFN) Intense wildfires have ravaged the Limassol and Paphos provinces of the Greek Cypriot Administration, resulting in two fatalities and at least 26 injuries. This marks the most devastating wildfire the region has seen in five decades. The...

Carr Indicts Five Suspected Gang Members in Fatal Shooting at Augusta Apartments
AUGUSTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that five individuals have been indicted in the May 22, 2025, shooting death of 28-year-old Kameron Mason at the MacArthur Park Apartments in Augusta. The shooting is alleged to...

Affidea partners with Skin Analytics to improve access to skin cancer assessment across Europe using AI technology
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affidea, a leading pan-European provider of community-based polyclinics, advanced diagnostics, and multi-specialist care, including oncology, has entered a strategic partnership with...

Aug. 22 auction features Indigenous art treasures from collection of Santa Fe’s distinguished Ralph T. Coe Center
Native American, Pre-Columbian, African, Asian and Pacific Island rarities include iconic statuary, tribal weapons, cultural relics, textiles, jewelry and more BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On August 22,...

Sour Cream Market projected to surpass US$1.470 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 4.99%
The sour cream market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.99% from US$1.152 billion in 2025 to US$1.470 billion by 2030. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a new study published by Knowledge...

Greece Rolls Out New Cruise Passenger Charge
(MENAFN) Greece has rolled out a new passenger charge for cruise ships docking at its ports, aiming to enhance tourism income. This newly implemented "Cruise Fee" applies to every individual who disembarks from a professional sightseeing cruise...

Greece Unveils "Cruise Fee" to Boost Tourism Revenue
(MENAFN) Greece has officially implemented a new charge aimed at enhancing its tourism income, introducing a fee for cruise ships that dock at its ports. This policy, effective from Monday, applies to each individual disembarking from a cruise...

Unveiling Greek Excellence: PDO Products Showcasing Regional Heritage and Authentic Quality
Discover the excellence of Greek heritage with EU PDO products—authentic, high-quality foods rooted in tradition, regional identity, and strict EU standards. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From fertile fields to...

Climate Change Threatens Greek Agriculture
(MENAFN) Greek agriculture is facing a critical threat as climate change severely disrupts European farming, according to a report highlighted by local media on Thursday. The European Union is losing 6.4% of its annual agricultural...

How to Build Muscle Fast for Beginners And Skinny Guys: with CrazyBulk Legal Steroids for Muscle Endurance A Guide in 2025 For Bodybuilders Muscle Growth
Los Angeles, CA, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For beginners looking to build muscle fast in 2025, achieving rapid growth involves more than just lifting weights. A proven combination of the right workout strategies, balanced nutrition, and...

Survey indicates EU nationals view political corruption as norm
(MENAFN) A recent Eurobarometer survey reveals that 69% of European Union citizens believe corruption is widespread in their countries, highlighting deep public skepticism about the effectiveness and fairness of anti-corruption measures. Over half...

U.S. Greenlights Major Arms Sale to Bolster Ukraine’s Military
(MENAFN) The U.S. State Department has greenlit a potential $172 million arms sale to Ukraine, including the HAWK Phase III Missile System, sustainment, and associated equipment, according to the Pentagon on Wednesday. In a statement, the Defense...

Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces More Than $6.3 Million in Funding for Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Agencies to Sustain Progress in the State’s Fight Against Gun Violence
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $6.3 million for Finger Lakes law enforcement agencies to sustain progress in the state’s fight against gun violence. Shooting incidents with injury in Rochester and Greece – two communities...

U.S. Approves Military Equipment Sales to Ukraine
(MENAFN) The United States State Department has greenlit a potential deal to supply Ukraine with the HAWK Phase III Missile System, along with necessary support and related gear, according to a statement from the Pentagon on Wednesday. The total...