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Greece’s Crete sees surge in boat arrivals despite harsher detention policy

Greece has suspended processing of asylum applications from people arriving by sea from North Africa since July.

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Greek island of Crete sees surge in migrant arrivals despite harsher asylum policy

Greece's government suspended all asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea in July, a move it argued helped deter crossings that peaked in July at more than 2,500 in a single week.

Euronews

Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe

Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey continue to battle wildfires that have raged on for weeks. Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist, challenging efforts to contain the blazes.

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Wildfires sweep Spain, Portugal and Greece during unremitting heatwave

Southern Europe’s wildfires intensify amid a searing heatwave and major religious holidays.

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Spain, Portugal, and Greece battle wildfires as heatwave is expected to last for days

Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, and Greece continue to battle wildfires amid persistent hot, dry conditions

The Independent UK

Seaplane revival in Greece begins with first successful test flight over Corfu’s coastline

The test was carried out smoothly and safely, offering stunning views of Corfu's coastline.

Euronews

Airport traffic in Greece climbs 6.5% with Crete recording the strongest passenger growth

Almost half a million more passengers moved through Greek airports in the first half of 2025

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Thousands displaced in Greece, Spain and Portugal as wildfires continue to rage

At least three have been killed as the European Commission said requests to help tackle wildfires this week reached the same count as for the entirety of 2024.

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Greece, Spain and Portugal race to contain wildfires as EU steps up cross-border help

Fire crews in Greece, Spain, and Portugal are racing to contain wildfires

The Independent UK

Riot police block pro-Palestine protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship in Greece

Last month, the Crown Iris left the Greek island of Syros early without its passengers disembarking after more than 150 protesters demonstrated at the island's port. There have been similar protests in Rhodes and Crete.

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Spain Suffers Third Wildfire Death, Greece Beats Back Flames

Spain on Thursday mourned its third wildfire death this week and Greece began beating back a blaze threatening its third-largest city Patras as an unrelenting heatwave stoked tinderbox conditions in southern Europe.

International Business Times

Riot police block protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship in Greece

Riot police in Greece have cordoned off an area around an Israeli cruise ship at the port of Piraeus

The Independent UK

Animals carried to safety as wildfires sweep Greece

Wildfires raging across southern Europe on Wednesday forced evacuations and animal rescues as flames threatened the Greek port city of Patras after weeks of intense heat.

Euronews

Trump says Putin ‘wants to get it done’ at tomorrow’s Alaska summit, as he floats idea of second meeting with Zelenskyy – as it happened

US president indicates in interview that any deal would not be made without Zelenskyy ahead of Friday’s meeting in Alaska

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At least three killed as European wildfires threaten the evacuation of thousands

Wildfires in Greece, Albania, Spain, Portugal and Italy have caused widespread damage. At least two people have been killed and thousands face evacuation.

The Guardian - UK

Spain wildfires are ‘clear warning’ of climate emergency, minister says

Environment minister says blazes, in which two people have died, are proof of country’s vulnerability to global heating

International Business Times

Thousands Battle Greece Fires As Heatwave Bakes Europe

Greece on Wednesday battled to contain more than 20 wildfires including one menacing its third-largest city Patras as a heatwave stoked blazes and forced the evacuation of thousands in southern Europe.

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Fresh protest against Gaza war erupts in Greece over arrival of Israeli cruise ship

Riot police clashed with pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the port city of Volos, the latest protest against the Crown Iris ship and tourists from Israel.

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Wildfires scorch Greece as heatwave grips parts of Europe

Nearly 5,000 firefighters assisted by 33 aircraft deployed in Greece as flames stoked by winds and hot, dry conditions.

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Greece prepares to launch its largest data centre yet amid boom in demand from AI

Greece is investing in the creation of large data centres amid a boom in demand across Europe and worldwide.

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Greek ban on ATM charges and limits on other banking fees comes into force today

The Greek Ministry of Finance has implemented new rules across the country banning withdrawal fees for bank ATMs.

The Independent UK

Two tourists drown at sea amid gale-force winds in Greece

Strong winds in Greece have whipped up wildfires and left tourists stranded across the country

Euronews

Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record temperatures

France, Spain, Greece and Turkey are all battling wildfires as a new heatwave brings record temperatures surpassing 42 degrees Celsius.

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This independent nation has a lower cost of living and more visa options than many of its Mediterranean cousins.

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At least one killed as firefighters battle Greece blaze for second day

A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained but not out on Saturday, the fire brigade says.

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