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EODY detects first West Nile virus cases of 2025 in Greece
Kathimerini
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NEWS The National Public Health Organization (EODY) has announced the detection of the first West Nile virus cases in Greece for 2025. Four cases of infection were simultaneously identified in Attica over the past 48 hours, with the most likely...
When Texans desperately sought higher ground, Ted Cruz climbed to the Parthenon in Greece
The Advocate
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July 9, 2025
When disaster strikes in Texas, there’s one thing residents can count on: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz will be far, far away. Possibly somewhere warm. Probably somewhere scenic. Almost certainly lying about it. This time, it was Greece. Keep up with the...
Greece blocks asylum claims for migrants on island of Crete after a surge in arrivals
The Independent
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July 9, 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...
Greece to stop accepting asylum requests for migrants on boats from Africa: PM
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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AFP | Athens, Greece Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Greece will halt for three months all asylum hearings for migrants arriving on boats from North Africa, the prime minister said on Wednesday amid a migrant surge from Libya. "The road to Greece...
Ivey awards $400K to support new French Mill Crossing development in Athens
The News Courier - Alabama
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July 9, 2025
Published 7:45 am Wednesday, July 9, 2025 A $400K Community Development Block Grant has been awarded for the French Mill Crossing project at U.S. 72 and Mooresville Road. Photo courtesy City of Athens Retail growth on Athens’ east side is getting...
Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece leads the pack of best dressed guests at Paris Couture Week, where aristos, It-girls, A-listers and
Tatler
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July 8, 2025
Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece arrives at the Armani Privé show Jacopo Raule/Getty Images It’s summer in the City of Love and that means only one thing for fashion fans: Paris Couture Week. Why yes, a new season of impeccably created confections...
Sen. Ted Cruz spotted in Greece after learning of deadly Texas floods
MassLive - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was photographed at the Parthenon in Athens one day after he said he spoke with President Donald Trump about deadly flooding that struck several Texas counties last Friday, The Houston Chronicle reported. A tourist in Greece’s...
Chainalysis Reactor powers first crypto seizure in Greece after $1.5b Bybit hack
crypto.news
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July 9, 2025
When a suspicious transaction flashed across their screens, Greek investigators knew they had a shot at history. Months after North Korea’s Lazarus Group looted Bybit for $1.5 billion, a digital breadcrumb led to Greece’s first-ever crypto...
Gas exports and domestic demand increase in Greece
CEENERGYNEWS
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July 9, 2025
The Greek transmission system operator, DESFA, has published natural gas demand data for the first half of 2025. According to the report, domestic consumption increased by 12.38 per cent, reaching 34.59 terawatt-hours (TWh), up from 30.78 TWh...
World AFP Greece to halt asylum hearings for migrants on boats from Africa
Yahoo News
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Greece will suspend all asylum hearings for migrants arriving on boats from North Africa for three months, the prime minister said Wednesday following a rise in migrant arrivals from Libya. The move came after more than 2,000 migrants landed on...
Greece Braces for Severe Wildfire Threat on Wednesday
To Vima
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July 9, 2025
Greece faces an extreme wildfire threat on Wednesday, July 9, as authorities raise the alarm for several key regions across the country. According to the Fire Risk Forecast Map issued by the Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, five...
Greece Mulls Tough New Measures Amid Libya Migration Surge
To Vima
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July 9, 2025
The situation evokes memories of the 2015 migration crisis, when Greece became the primary entry point into the European Union. In response, the 2016 EU-Turkey deal was brokered in Brussels to reduce flows. Today, the government in Athens finds...
France, Italy, Greece must explain allowing ‘safe passage’ to Netanyahu: UN expert
Press TV
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UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese says Rome Statute member states—France, Italy, and Greece—must explain why they provided “safe passage” to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu en route to the United States. Netanyahu is an...
Athens is First City to Join Global “Blue Cities Alliance” for Ocean Protection
Greek Reporter
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July 9, 2025
Haris Doukas signs the Blue Cities Manifesto, as Alexandra Cousteau stands by.Credit: Municipality of Athens In a landmark move for ocean regeneration and urban resilience, Athens has become the inaugural city to sign the “Blue Cities Manifesto,”...
Athens Restaurant Week to offer discounts at 63 local businesses
Athens Banner Herald - Georgia
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With a record 63 businesses participating, the stage is set for Athens Restaurant Week's fifth year to be its biggest to date. Starting on Monday, July 14 and running through Saturday, July 20, an impressive roster of coffeeshops, breweries, fine...
Henderson County: How many students were enrolled in Athens High School in 2023-24 school year?
East Central Texas News
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July 9, 2025
Athens High School had the highest enrollment among Henderson County schools, welcoming 872 students during the 2023-24 academic year, according to the Texas Education Agency. Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 51.5% of them...
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Greece Ambassadorship: Full Senate Hearing Statement
Greek Reporter
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July 9, 2025
Video screenshot. Credit: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kimberly Guilfoyle, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US Embassy in Greece, is facing her confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday. With...
Greece Adjusts Archaeological Site Hours Due to Heatwave
Greek Travel Pages
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July 8, 2025
Acropolis, Athens. Photo © Greek Travel Pages With temperatures soaring across Greece, authorities are adjusting the opening hours of archaeological sites to safeguard both visitors and staff from heat-related risks. According to announcements...
Greece and Türkiye Deepen Tourism Ties, Target Cross-Border Connectivity
Greek Travel Pages
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July 8, 2025
Greek Tourism Minister Anna Karamanli and her Turkish counterpart Nadir Alpaslan. Photo source: Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture Greece and Türkiye are taking steps to strengthen bilateral relations through tourism, signing a new...
Greece lightning: Efharisto poised to storm home again after stunning return
Brisbane Times
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July 9, 2025
Having put the domestic scene on notice with a brilliant return win, an untapped Godolphin filly is out to rubber-stamp that potential at Thursday’s Gosford meeting. Efharisto hadn’t raced since beating all but the winner on debut as a...