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Celebration of the World Bee Day in Greece
Government of Slovenia
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July 10, 2025
SLOVENIA, July 10 - At the beginning of May, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Athens, in cooperation with the local NGO The Bee Camp—active in raising awareness about the role of pollinators, particularly in urban environments—carried...
Greece Suspends Asylum Applications for North African Migrants
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece has announced the suspension of asylum applications from individuals arriving from North Africa for a period of three months, as revealed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The move is intended to address the growing number of...
Greece suspends processing of asylum applications for North Africans
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece has temporarily suspended the processing of asylum applications for individuals arriving from North Africa, citing a sharp increase in illegal sea crossings, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday. The...
Greece reliable partner for Serbia in European integration process
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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July 9, 2025
Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starović spoke today with Ambassador of Greece to Serbia Maria Levanti, about Serbia’s further progress in the European integration process.
Greece Eyes Strategic Upgrade with Submarines
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece is preparing to bolster its naval capabilities by procuring a new fleet of submarines capable of launching cruise missiles, according to reports in a newspaper on Monday. Drawing on comments made by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias...
Greece Reveals Plan to Acquire Missile-Equipped Submarines
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece is set to bolster its naval power with plans to acquire new submarines capable of launching cruise missiles, according to local media reports on Monday. Drawing from statements made by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias during last...
Greece deals with fifty wildfires amid scorching heat
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Firefighters across Greece were tackling more than 50 wildfires on Sunday, as an intensifying heatwave and strong winds heightened the risk of rapid fire spread, according to reports. One of the most critical fires broke out in a wooded...
Greece Grapples with Over 50 Wildfires Fueled by Heatwave
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Firefighters in Greece faced a dire situation on Sunday as they worked to contain more than 50 wildfires sweeping across the country, fueled by an intensifying heatwave and powerful winds that have raised the fire threat level nationwide....
Greece Grapples with Increasing Water Shortage
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece is facing a worsening water emergency, as both surface-level and subterranean supplies are shrinking at a troubling rate, local media disclosed on Friday, referencing findings from a comprehensive investigation. Highlighting the...
Greece's Water Supplies Drop to Crisis Levels Amid Tourism Surge
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece faces an escalating water emergency as both surface and groundwater supplies drop to dangerous lows, according to a comprehensive study reported by local outlets Friday. A media outlet revealed the crisis stems from excessive...
Greece Deploys Warships Off Libya to Combat Illegal Migration
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Two Greek warships have commenced patrols off the coast of Libya to curb illegal migration, according to local media reports on Monday. The ships' mission focuses on identifying and intercepting the boats and smaller vessels often used by...
Greece Appoints New Migration Minister
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) A newly appointed migration minister and three deputy ministers officially assumed their roles on Monday, stepping in after the resignation of several government officials last Friday due to a significant scandal involving fraudulent use...
MEDITERRANEAN: More deaths and rescues ― German government to stop funding ‘civil fleet’ ― Spanish police investigating murders of people on the move near Balearic Islands ― NGO report reveals use of torture against people on the move ― Greece deploys …
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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July 3, 2025
There have been more deaths and NGO-led rescues along the Mediterranean migration routes. The German government has announced that it is cancelling the funding that it has been providing to search and rescue NGOs since 2022. Spanish police have...
EU’s Champions League: Sweden, Czech Republic, and Greece Score Big Against Smoking
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 3, 2025
BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brussels turned into a Champions League arena for harm reduction as the World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) staged a trophy ceremony in front of the European Parliament, celebrating the real winners in...
Duke Robotics Finalizes Selection of Drone Pilots for Greek Operations, Expecting Launch of IC Drone Services in Greece already this Summer
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 30, 2025
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duke Robotics Corp. (OTCQB: DUKR) ("Duke Robotics" or the "Company"), a leader in advanced robotics technology and autonomous drone solutions, today announced it has selected drone pilots to...
Greece Grapples with Five Wildfires on Chios Island
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Greek authorities are intensifying their fight against a cluster of wildfires blazing across the eastern Aegean island of Chios, where conditions have become alarmingly severe, according to media reports on Monday. The Greek Fire...
Greece Warns Strait of Hormuz Closure Could Trigger Economic Fallout
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Media reported on Friday that Greece's Shipping Minister, Vassilis Kikilias, issued a stark warning about the potential economic fallout if mounting tensions between Iran and Israel lead to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Kikilias...
Greece Launches First-of-Its-Kind Nationwide Program to Reward Remote Workers
EIN Presswire
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June 17, 2025
Travelers now receive a free 1-year Global Nomad Pass (USD $79.99 value), unlocking exclusive local discounts in 5 Greek cities, courtesy of WORKFROMGREECE.GR ATHENS, GREECE, June 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a bold move to establish Greece...
ALM Launches a New Hyundai Dealership in the heart of Athens, GA
EIN Presswire
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June 23, 2025
ATHENS, GA, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ALM, which is one of Georgia’s most respected and fastest-growing automotive groups, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location: ALM Hyundai Athens. Situated straight in...
HEDNO Advances Grid Modernization with Itron Intelligent Edge Solution in Greece
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 24, 2025
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, signed a contract on May 28, 2025 with Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network...