Greece
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Two Dead After Firefighting Helicopters Collide Amidst Greece Wildfire Crisis
Two crew members died after firefighting helicopters collided near Athens as gale-force winds complicate emergency responses to Greece’s worsening wildfire crisis.
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Greece Claims Historic First Water Polo World Title in Sydney
Greece secured its first-ever world water polo title, defeating Hungary 15-14 in Sydney, while the USA women’s team claimed gold against Spain.
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Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Appear in Greece Amid Speculation
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have surfaced in a rare joint photo in Greece, countering recent speculation regarding their marriage.
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Australian Academic Professor Marguerite Johnson Dies in Lesvos Car Crash
University of Queensland professor Marguerite Johnson and her partner have died following a single-vehicle rollover accident on the Greek island of Lesvos.
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Kate Hudson Shares Glimpse of Greek Family Vacation in Skiathos
Actress Kate Hudson is documenting her family getaway to the Greek island of Skiathos, sharing photos and a viral improvised song about her Mediterranean summer.
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Goldie Hawn Shares Rare Family Moments During Greek Summer Vacation
Hollywood icon Goldie Hawn highlighted her close-knit family ties by sharing photos from a summer getaway in Greece with her stepson and three grandsons.
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American Scholars Turned Spies Protected Greece’s Ancient Treasures During WWII
Newly surfaced records detail how a network of American archaeologists, working under the OSS, utilized intelligence tactics to shield Greece’s cultural heritage from Nazi looting.
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5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Crete
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Crete on Saturday. Authorities report no immediate damage as monitoring continues.
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Crete’s fishing industry faces crisis as invasive pufferfish cause heavy losses
Fishermen in Crete are reporting annual losses of €8,500 per vessel due to invasive, toxic pufferfish, prompting urgent calls for government subsidies.
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Armenia Deepens Defense Ties with Cyprus and Greece
Armenia has finalized new defense cooperation programs with Cyprus and Greece, signaling a strategic pivot toward deepening ties with European partners.
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Beyond the Caldera: Why Travelers are Rethinking Santorini in 2026
As cruise itineraries diversify and travelers seek alternatives to high-traffic hubs, Santorini’s dominance in Greek tourism faces a notable shift in 2026.
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EPPO Seeks Immunity Lift for 11 Greek MEPs in Subsidy Fraud Probe
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has requested the Greek Parliament lift the immunity of 11 current MEPs implicated in a large-scale fraud scheme involving agricultural subsidies via OPEKEPE.
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Greece launches $300M aid package amid energy crisis
Athens unveils a €300 million support plan for citizens and businesses, including fuel subsidies and farmer aid, to combat rising energy and fertilizer costs.
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Harry Maguire Receives Reduced Suspended Sentence in Greek Retrial
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was handed a reduced 15-month suspended sentence by a Greek court in his retrial over a 2020 Mykonos incident. He denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal.
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Seven PAOK Fans Dead in Romania Accident, Greek PM Offers Condolences
Seven fans of the Greek football club PAOK have died in a tragic road accident near Timișoara, Romania, prompting Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to express profound shock and offer government support.