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Greek lawyers from around the world come together in Athens
Kathimerini
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July 10, 2025
DIASPORA Athens is hosting the first Global Summit of Hellenic Lawyers, an event bringing together experts from around the world in the cradle of democracy, to discuss “Safeguarding Democracy, Rule of Law and Justice: Global Challenges and the...
WATCH | Greece suspends asylum applications for North African migrants
Times LIVE
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Greece will stop processing asylum applications of people coming from North Africa, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, amid a surge in migrant arrivals. The announcement came a day after EU's migration commissioner and ministers...
Athens, the first city to join the Blue Cities Alliance
Tornos News
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July 8, 2025
In a landmark event for ocean regeneration and coastal resilience, the Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, became the first Mayor to sign the Blue Cities Manifesto, officially joining Athens in the Blue Cities Alliance - a global initiative led by...
Morrissey cancels Athens performance at Release festival
Kathimerini
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CULTURE [Jorge Saenz/AP] Morrissey’s scheduled performance at Release Athens festival on July 16 has been canceled due to an injury sustained by a member of his band, the festival organizers announced. “A few hours ago, we were informed by...
Journalist targeted, bomb found outside home
Kathimerini
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NEWS File photo. Authorities are investigating the discovery of an explosive device outside the home of journalist Giannis Pretenteris in the northern Athens suburb of Neo Psychiko. The device, consisting of five sticks of dynamite with a...
New plan envisions height bonus limits in Athens suburb of Kifissia
Kathimerini
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ENVIRONMENT [Shutterstock] A proposed urban plan for the leafy northern Athens suburb of Kifissia introduces the selective application of height bonuses in the New Building Regulation (NOK) outside the city’s already-developed areas. These would...
UN voices concern over Greece’s suspension of asylum applications
UN News
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July 10, 2025
The move, currently being debated in the Greek Parliament, would halt asylum registration for three months and allow for the return of new arrivals without assessing their claims. It follows a recent rise in landings on the southern islands of...
BIG trouble for anti-India Turkey as India to arm Greece with missiles deadlier than BrahMos, has massive range of..., can beat Ankara's S-400, name is...
India.com
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July 10, 2025
Home News BIG trouble for anti-India Turkey as India to arm Greece with missiles deadlier than BrahMos, has massive range of…, can beat Ankara’s S-400, name is… The extended range of the LRLACM missile and its ability to evade advanced air defense...
Overnight firefighting efforts contain fires in Greece
Euronews
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Firefighting crews worked through the night in Asprochori to stop the blaze from reaching residential areas, which have remained undamaged. Aircraft resumed operations at first light on Thursday, helping to contain lingering hotspots. On Thassos,...
With Threat From 'Third Enemy' 4,500 Km Away, India Offers BrahMos, Akash To Greece & Cyprus
News18
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July 10, 2025
Last Updated:July 10, 2025, 18:22 IST Turkish news outlet TRHaber recently revealed that India made an informal offer to supply a Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) to Greece India has reportedly offered Nicosia the BrahMos supersonic...
Greece’s Power Grid Under Strain Amid Heatwave
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
Greece’s electricity grid is facing a serious stress test due to the ongoing heatwave, with soaring temperatures pushing demand to peak levels. Despite the increased pressure, the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) has...
Giannis Antetokounmpo appears in livestream with YouTuber Speed in Athens
Kathimerini
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SPORTS [Screenshot] Greek NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a surprise appearance in a livestream with popular YouTuber Speed, as the two spent time together around Athens. Antetokounmpo took Speed to his hometown neighborhood of Sepolia,...
Historic Athens and Texas: Distinctive Texans – Dr. Grace Danforth, Medical Pioneer/Suffragist
Athens Daily Review - Texas
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“A lady of remarkable energy, good education and extraordinary business qualities” – was how one writer described Dr. Grace Danforth about 1880 in Texas when she taught music in two separate communities, commuting by train. Great praise to be sure...
Athens Airport Welcomes Over 15 Million Passengers in First Half of 2025
Greek Travel Pages
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July 8, 2025
Athens International Airport (AIA) recorded strong performance in the first half of 2025, welcoming more than 15 million passengers by the end of June – an all-time high for the period and a positive signal for the trajectory of Greek tourism....
Athens-Clarke County Jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell, sheriff’s office says
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An Athens-Clarke County Jail inmate died after guards found him unresponsive in his cell Tuesday, according to the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office said staff found a 31-year-old man unresponsive in his...
Greece temporarily shuts Acropolis due to heat wave -DW
Daily News Tanzania
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July 8, 2025
Home/World/Greece temporarily shuts Acropolis due to heat wave -DW GREECE: THE ancient temple in Athens draws millions of visitors each year. But authorities were forced to close it off to protect tourists and workers from extreme heat. Greek...
Cooler Temperatures Briefly Before Prolonged Heatwave Arrives in Greece
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
Greece is experiencing a short-lived break from the intense heat, as temperatures drop slightly and winds strengthen, offering a temporary sense of relief across much of the country. However, this refreshing change will be brief, as a new and...
Athens Opens Air-Conditioned Shelters as Heatwave Grips City
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
The City of Athens has activated emergency measures as the heatwave which gripped Greece on Tuesday continues into Wednesday, and the wider Attica area has been placed in Category 5, the highest fire-risk level. As part of its heat and fire...
Athens International Airport Traffic Soars in 2025
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
The Athens International Airport (AIA) continued to post impressive numbers, with passenger traffic reaching 3.45 million in June, representing a 4.6% increase compared to June 2024, according to official data. The figures indicate that both...
Athens police seek public's help identifying Trigreen theft suspect
WZDX - Alabama
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July 8, 2025
ATHENS, Ala. — The Athens Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a theft that occurred at Trigreen Equipment on U.S. 31 on Thursday, July 3. Authorities have released photos of the person believed to...