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Greece battles devastating wildfires as more than 12,000 hectares burn

Greece is confronting one of its most intense wildfire outbreaks of the summer, with more than 12,000 hectares of forests and agricultural land destroyed in the past week as extreme weather conditions continue to fuel rapidly spreading fires. High winds reaching up to 100 km/h and exceptionally dry......

Greece warns EU Russia LNG sanctions could weaken Europe’s energy competitiveness

Greece has warned that tighter European Union sanctions on Russian liquefied natural gas could unintentionally benefit non-European competitors and reduce Europe’s influence in the global LNG market. Athens raised concerns over a proposed sanctions package targeting Russia, arguing that restrictions......

Greece proposes renewal of central bank governor Yannis Stournaras’ term

The government of Greece has proposed extending the mandate of central bank governor Yannis Stournaras, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. Stournaras, who has led the Bank of Greece since 2014, is also a member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank. His current......

1896 Olympic medal shatters auction estimates in Denmark

A silver medal from the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 has sold for 1,152,000 Danish crowns, or about 181,000 dollars, at an online sale in Denmark, far above expectations. The piece was offered by Bruun Rasmussen Arts Auctioneers, which had guided the medal at between 200,000 and 300,000......

Radio frequency failure disrupts air traffic across Greece

Air traffic across Greece was significantly disrupted on Sunday morning due to a technical malfunction involving radio frequencies, according to the country’s civil aviation authority. Officials said that several frequencies serving the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) experienced failures,......

Greek doctors strike to protest “miserable” state of public hospitals

ATHENS — Hospital doctors in Greece gathered in the capital on Friday for the second day of a nationwide strike to protest what they describe as the “miserable” conditions in the country’s public healthcare system, affecting both patients and medical staff. “The......

Wildfires rage in Greece and southern France, containment expected after weekend

Firefighters in Greece and France are battling major wildfires that have already claimed lives and destroyed homes, with full containment not expected before Sunday night in France. In Greece, more than 260 firefighters, supported by 80 fire trucks and 12 aircraft, continued their efforts for a second......

Netanyahu’s plane reportedly lands in Athens amid escalating Iran strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly taken to an undisclosed location, believed to be Athens, Greece, following a series of Israeli military strikes targeting Tehran and other Iranian cities. Israeli media published images showing Netanyahu’s aircraft escorted by fighter jets......

Moroccan International Amrabat Bids Farewell to AEK Athens After Successful Stint

Greek powerhouse AEK Athens and Moroccan midfielder Nordin Amrabat have agreed to part ways, marking the end of a remarkable three-and-a-half-year partnership that saw the club achieve significant success. The 37-year-old veteran, who joined the club in August 2021, played an instrumental role in AEK......