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Greece: New asylum and return proposals flagrantly breach international law and punishes people seeking protection
Amnesty International
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July 11, 2025
Reacting to the news that the Greek Parliament voted to suspend the registration of asylum applications from people coming by boat from North Africa for three months and to return them to their country of origin, Adriana Tidona the Migration...
New EU Age Verification App to Be Tested in Greece, Aimed at Protecting Minors Online
Greek City Times
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July 14, 2025
The user-friendly app, which prioritizes privacy, allows individuals to verify they are over 18 when accessing restricted adult content online without disclosing personal details like exact age or identity. The Commission emphasized that the...
Greece student protests and a Kenyan funeral: photos of the day – Friday
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala appears in Alexandra magistrates court. The businessman faces charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and money laundering after he allegedly orchestrated a hit on his ex-girlfriend, the actor Tebogo...
Greece PM defends halt to asylum processing for North African migrants
Kathimerini
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS Migrants rescued south of Crete wait to be registered on their arrival at the the port of Lavrio, on Thursday. [AP] Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has defended his government’s decision to stop processing asylum...
Starlink Users in Greece Double in Six Months
Greek City Times
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July 14, 2025
Elon Musk’s Starlink is rapidly gaining ground in Greece, challenging traditional internet providers as satellite internet expands with remarkable momentum. Approximately three years since its launch in Greece, Starlink’s satellites, often seen as...
Greece slashing migrant benefits
Kathimerini
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Migrants rescued south of Crete are transferred on a vessel to the port of Lavrio, on Thursday. [AP] The government is tightening its migration policy, with new legislation and sharp rhetoric signaling a shift toward reducing benefits and...
One of the world's best beaches is in the UK - and it looks just like the Caribbean
The Mirror
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July 21, 2025
If you're dreaming of pristine white sands, crystal-clear waters and serene tranquility, you might be saving up for a trip to the Caribbean, Greece or perhaps Australia. But according to Enjoy Travel, one of the world's most stunning beaches is...
Athens Goes Green: Citywide Effort to Revitalize Urban Spaces with Trees and Flowers
Greek Travel Pages
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July 10, 2025
Photo source: Athens Municipality Athens is undergoing a vibrant transformation as city officials and residents unite to turn the city’s grey urban areas into lush, green oases. Through coordinated planting initiatives and community involvement,...
Greece’s Green Fund to Boost Parks, Bike Lanes, and School Upgrades
Greek Travel Pages
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July 10, 2025
KEDE President Lazaros Kyrizoglou and Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou. Photo source: Environment and Energy Ministry Greece is launching a new 79 million euros green development program aimed at helping all 332 municipalities...
'TWO' opens 2025-26 House Blend Concert Series
Cleveland Daily Banner - Tennessee
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Athens Area Council for the Arts (AACA) will host its 2025-26 season opener with a concert of iconic duets in "TWO" on Friday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. “TWO” is directed by G. David Brown, who has brought audience favorites like “Evening with the Stars”...
Athens man gets 10 years for buying child porn, soliciting child over Snapchat
KLTV - Texas
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July 10, 2025
ATHENS, Texas (KLTV) - An Athens man who was flagged for digital child pornography pleaded guilty to the crime Thursday. Visesio Godinet Fale, 23, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and online solicitation of a minor and received 10...
Summer Sales Kick Off in Greece: What You Need to Know
Greek City Times
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July 14, 2025
The much-anticipated summer sales season begins today across Greece, offering shoppers a chance to snag great deals until August 31. Retailers nationwide are rolling out discounts, making it the perfect time for bargain hunters to hit the stores....
Athens man headed to federal prison for trafficking meth
KTRE - Texas
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July 10, 2025
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - An Athens man has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking. James Kiser, 40, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to five years and 10 months in federal prison...
Greece Goes Global in New Netflix-GNTO Video
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
The beauty of Greece, its attractions, customs, people and history travel the globe thanks to a new video released this week and jointly produced by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and streaming giant Netflix. The aim of the...
Greece: Digital Tax ID Issuance for Minors Over 12 Without ID
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
In a move aimed at simplifying bureaucratic procedures for families, Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has announced the expansion of digital issuance of Tax Identification Numbers (AFM) and secure access codes...
Greece Heatwave: Health Risks and Safety Alerts
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
In response to the recent wave of extreme heat that has gripped Greece, the Hellenic Thoracic Society (HTS) has released a public health advisory aimed at preparing citizens for the intense temperatures expected to continue through the summer....
Athens star Adalyn Pike wins AJGA Huntsville Junior
WAAY31 - Alabama
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Athens golf star Adalyn Pike can add another trophy to her collection. Pike went wire-to-wire to claim the AJGA Huntsville Junior title on Thursday, shooting 2-under at the Huntsville Country Club to finish as the only golfer...
Greece Leads Europe in Tourism Intensity – Croatia’s Adriatic Coast Among Top Destinations
The Dubrovnik Times
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The tourism intensity measure published on Thursday by the German Federal Statistical Office revealed that in Greece’s South Aegean region, 117 overnight stays per inhabitant were recorded in 2023. This administrative area includes well-known...
Greece’s tourism competitiveness goes up
Kathimerini
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Greece is gradually winning the challenge on tourism competitiveness, at least in terms of reputation. This is evident from the clear improvement in how it ranks in the preferences of the top European markets from which it draws visitors. Greece...
Greece: attempted bomb attack on journalist Yannis Pretenteris
European Federation of Journalists
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Picture credit: Tovima. An explosive device containing five kilos of TNT was discovered and defused on Thursday afternoon by Greek police outside the home of journalist Yannis Pretenteris in the Athens region. The European Federation of...