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Greece Blocks Asylum for Migrants on Crete — Human Rights Groups Slam ‘Cruel’ Move
KSU Sentinel
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July 10, 2025
In a bold and unexpected move, the Greek government has announced that migrants arriving on the island of Crete will no longer be able to apply for asylum there. This decision has sparked strong reactions from human rights groups, raising serious...
Greece Imposes Asylum Freeze and Tough Migrant Detention Rules
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
In a television interview on the morning of Thursday July, 10, Greece’s Minister for Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris outlined the government’s tough new stance on the country’s immigration policy. The minister vowed to halt new migrant...
Greece Announces €24m Pilot Program for Home Accessibility Projects
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
The Greek government announced this week that it would be allocating a total of 24 million euros to home accessibility upgrades for eligible parties. Funding concerns people with a disability rating of over 67%, who reside legally in Greece, and...
Air Mediterranean launches flights from Cologne Bonn to Athens and Damascus
Aviation24.be
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July 10, 2025
Air Mediterranean Boeing 737-400 SX-MAI © Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=73574527Air Mediterranean has started a new service from Cologne Bonn Airport, offering weekly flights to Athens and...
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...
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...
Greece Suspends Asylum Applications Amid Surge in Arrivals from North Africa
EUToday
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July 10, 2025
23Greece has suspended the processing of asylum applications for individuals arriving by sea from North Africa, following a significant increase in migrant landings on its southern islands, particularly Crete and Gavdos. The measure, announced by...
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: Oropos Wildfire Eases, But Battle Rages On
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
The large wildfire that ignited Wednesday afternoon in the resort town of Oropos, Eastern Attica, has begun to ease as of Thursday, July 9, though firefighting forces continue to wage an intense battle to bring the blaze fully under control. Fire...
Greece: Wildfire Hits Thasos Island, Triggers Closures and Outages
To Vima
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July 10, 2025
A major wildfire has erupted in a forested region on the island of Thasos, in the northern Aegean, prompting a large-scale emergency response that intensified with the first light of Thursday. The fire started around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday near...
Greece holiday warning as country 'shuts down' between noon and 5pm
Bristol Post
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July 10, 2025
British holidaymakers in Greece could face disruptions as local authorities enforce mandatory work breaks due to a scorching heatwave. Officials in central Greece and several islands have instructed outdoor manual labourers and food delivery...
Greece moves to protect legal status of St Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai
Kathimerini
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS [Shutterstock] The Greek government is taking legal steps to safeguard the historic St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai, amid concerns over a recent Egyptian court ruling that appeared to challenge its ownership status. Responding...
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...
Athens adopts measured response to recent diplomatic incident with Libya
Kathimerini
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Greece is maintaining a measured response to a diplomatic incident in eastern Libya on Tuesday, where local authorities expelled European Union officials, reflecting the delicate balance required when dealing with the region’s complex political...
Athens First to Sign Cousteau’s Blue Cities Manifesto on Ocean and Climate
Greek Travel Pages
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July 9, 2025
Alexandra Cousteau and Athens Mayor Haris Doukas. Photo source: Athens Municipality Athens has become the first city worldwide to join the Blue Cities Alliance, a global initiative spearheaded by ocean advocate Alexandra Cousteau aimed at...
Greece Adds Five Unique Traditions to National Intangible Heritage Register
Greek Travel Pages
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July 9, 2025
Emergency safeguarding actions for boat construction know-how. Photo source: Culture Ministry Greece has expanded its National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage with the addition of five unique traditions, underscoring the country’s rich...
Greece blocks asylum claims after surge in migrant arrivals
Africanews
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July 10, 2025
Greece said Wednesday it is temporarily suspending asylum applications for migrants arriving on the island of Crete following a spike in arrivals from Libya. More than 2,000 migrants have landed on the Mediterranean island since the weekend,...
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...