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Heat Wave Drives Greece to Shut Acropolis
Fodors Travel Guide
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July 10, 2025
It's hot. Tourists hoping to visit one of Greece’s top tourism sites were disappointed Tuesday when the Greek government temporarily shuttered the ancient ruins of the Acropolis because of high temperatures. Greece’s Culture Ministry, which...
First 2025 West Nile Virus Infections Detected in Greece
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
The National Public Health Organization of Greece (EODY) has confirmed the first recorded cases of West Nile virus infection for the 2025 transmission season. Four cases were diagnosed within a 48-hour period in the greater Athens region,...
Runaway Bus Incident on Vouliagmenis Avenue Prompts Legal Action by Athens Transit Authority
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
The Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) has launched a formal process to impose contractual penalties on the Attica Transport Consortium, following two alarming incidents involving public buses — including a dramatic runaway bus on...
Reuters Links Greece to Illegal Pesticide Trade
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
A disturbing Reuters investigation has revealed that Greece is not only a major user of illegal pesticides but also a key smuggling hub for banned agrochemicals entering the European Union. The report released this week reveals a sharp rise in the...
Greece Freezes North African Asylum Claims Amid Migration Surge
[your]NEWS
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July 9, 2025
Athens detains new arrivals, warns traffickers and migrants: “Stay where you are, we do not accept you” By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Greece announced a three-month suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving from North Africa, following...
Giannis Antetokounmpo tours Athens with IShowSpeed, stunned by huge crowd outside hotel
The Times of India
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and IShowSpeed toured Athens together (Image via Instagram / @giannis_an34) NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo was left in complete disbelief after seeing how large a crowd was waiting for IShowSpeed outside his hotel. In a rare...
Greece Climbs in European Traveler Rankings for 2025, INSETE Finds
Greek Travel Pages
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July 9, 2025
Photo source: Visit Greece Greece is climbing the ranks as a top destination for European travelers in 2025, according to a new study by INSETE, the research arm of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE). The country has seen marked improvements...
Greece to suspend asylum applications of migrants from Libya
Deutsche Welle
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July 9, 2025
The Greek government announced on Wednesday that it would suspend the processing of asylum applications for migrants arriving to the country by sea from Libya. This measure is to last at least three months. This decision followed the arrival of...
Greece recovers part of funds stolen in Bybit hack as its first crypto asset seizure
CryptoSlate
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July 9, 2025
Greek authorities carried out the country’s first-ever crypto seizure after tracing funds linked to the record-breaking $1.4 billion hack of crypto exchange Bybit earlier this year. The Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority issued a freezing...
Greece halts asylum applications from North African migrants
Tribune Online
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July 9, 2025
Greece has halted the processing of North African asylum applications in response to a spike in the number of migrants. According to Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the conservative prime minister, boat arrivals from the area would be detained and...
Registration now open for Fishing For Conservation course in Athens
Jacksonville Progress - Texas
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Fishing For Conservation Course, taking place on July 30th and 31st at the recently renovated Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. Spots are filling...
14 Best Destinations to Visit in Greece: From Famous Islands to Hidden Gems
Travelbinger
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July 10, 2025
Think you know Greece? Maybe you have been to a Greek festival and know about the amazing food already. Living in Melbourne, Australia, I have come to love the Greek culture. They have the second largest Greek population outside of Athens in the...
With 152 MW of wind power installed in H1 2025, Greece continues low trajectory
Balkan Green Energy News
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July 10, 2025
According to the Hellenic Wind Energy Association (HWEA or ELETAEN), total wind capacity in the country reached 5,507 MW at the end of June. In the first six months of the year, 37 new wind turbines were installed in Greece, with a capacity of...
Kotyli and Neo Syrakio solar PV projects, Greece
Engineering News
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Name of the Project Kotyli and Neo Syrakio solar PV projects. Location Prefecture of Central Macedonia, in Northern Greece. Project Owner/s Meton Energy, a joint venture between energy groups RWE Renewables Europe & Australia (51%), and PPC...
Value Maritime appoints commercial agent in Greece
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 10, 2025
Dutch emission-reduction technology innovator Value Maritime has signed a commercial representation agreement with marine products, services, and equipment provider Euploia Drydocks & Services Ltd. to strengthen and expand its representation in...
Limestone County backs Carter Hall upgrade at Athens State
WZDX - Alabama
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July 10, 2025
The renovation of Carter Hall at Athens State University receives $7.9 million in funding from local government bodies. ATHENS, Ala. — A major renovation project for Carter Hall at Athens State University, which will transform the facility into a...
Isrotel: The €100 mil. investment plan and the expansion of Aluma Hotels & Resorts in Greece
Tornos News
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July 10, 2025
With an ambitious investment of 100 million euros in Greece and with an eye on expanding in Europe, starting with the opening of two hotels in the center of Rome, the Israeli-owned Isrotel, one of the largest hotel chains in Israel, officially...
Greece: Strong Winds Fan Fires in Oropos and Kilkis
To Vima
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July 9, 2025
Strong winds and dry conditions ignited wildfires in many parts of Greece on Wednesday, with the latest major blazes breaking out in the resort town of Oropos in Eastern Attica and in Kilkis, Northern Greece. In Oropos, a fast-moving fire tore...
Angela Gerekou | Greece at the crossroads of sustainability and innovation
Tornos News
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July 10, 2025
Tourism is changing, and with it the demands, professional skills, hospitality models, and destinations. In this context, the President of the Greek National Tourism Organization, Angela Gerekou, comments on the latest data from the World Bank...
Nao: The most modern longevity destination in Greece at Minos Palace Resort
Tornos News
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July 10, 2025
Bluegr Hotels & Resorts presents Nao, the most modern longevity destination (longevity hub) in Greece, located in the heart of the five-star Minos Palace Resort in Agios Nikolaos, Crete. Inspired by the ancient Greek verb ναω (“to flow”), Nao...