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Greece deploys foreign firefighters for the third year running to help tackle wildfires

Greek officials say 240 firefighters from Bulgaria, Malta, Moldova and Romania, will be deployed in Greece from early July until mid-September as reinforcements during the height of the summer wildfire season

The Independent UK

Wildfires in Greece: What are your rights if you have a holiday there?

Flights are continuing to operate Kos despite the precautionary evacuation of travellers

The Independent UK

‘Apocalyptic’ wildfires in Greece lead to tourist evacuations as five people injured in blaze

’Everyone is anxious’ said British holidaymaker after fires broke out in Chios and Kos

The Independent UK

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Fires Near Athens Under Control As New Blazes Rage In Greece

Forest fires that raged near Athens over the weekend have been brought under control, firefighters said Monday, but fresh blazes sprang up elsewhere as authorities warned of a difficult fire season ahead.

International Business Times

Greece introduces ‘growth-oriented’ six-day working week

Pro-business government says measure is needed due to shrinking population and shortage of skilled workers

The Guardian - UK

British tourist, 33, dies while diving at famous Greek shipwreck in ‘rough seas’

British diver dies at Epanomi Shipwreck in northern Greece

The Independent UK

Firefighters tackle blaze on Greek island of Chios as premier warns of 'dangerous summer'

Firefighters are racing to tackle a wildfire that broke out on the eastern Aegean island of Chios as Greece’s prime minister warns of a dangerous summer ahead

The Independent UK

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British Tourist In Greece May Have Been Homicide Victim

A 44-year-old tourist found dead on a Greek island under mysterious circumstances amidst a series of tourist deaths in Greece this summer.

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Prime Minister issues warning to anyone going to Greece this summer

Authorities sent emergency messages for some residents to evacuate and others to stay at home and close their windows

The Independent UK

Greece Fighting Dozens Of Wildfires Braces For Worse To Come

A large wildfire broke out southeast of Athens on Sunday afternoon, amid warnings that the worst of the summer heat is yet to come.

International Business Times

Former British Museum director wants to charge tourists £20 entry and share Elgin marbles with Greece

Sir Mark Jones thinks tourists should also pay to enter National Gallery and Science Museum

Evening Standard

England no longer talking about 'easy side' of Euro 2024 draw as Switzerland await

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane pulled England's irons out of the fire against Slovakia - they might not get so lucky next time

FourFourTwo

Alternative Greece: six of the best holidays beyond the sunlounger

From wildlife spotting to wine tasting and cargo boat sailing, discover new ways to explore the mainland and islands

The Guardian - UK

Our epic family adventure hiking through Greece’s Vikos gorge

A rail trip across Europe to the spectacular Zagori region of Greece is the perfect bonding experience for the writer and her 11-year-old son

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The Independent UK

Here’s why the Olympics have a French connection (and it ain’t just Paris 2024)

While the Ancient Olympics originated in Greece, its modern incarnation is very much a French affair

The Guardian - UK

How the ‘unforced error’ of austerity wrecked Britain

The Tories’ cuts were an obvious economic blunder, but their disastrous consequences are still piling up – and there is little hope Labour will reverse the damage

The Independent UK

Ethnic Greek jailed in Albania hopes his election to European Parliament will boost rule of law

Fredis Beleris, an ethnic Greek politician jailed in Albania for vote-buying, says he hopes his election this month to the European Parliament will help boost the rule of law in Albania

The Conversation

Extreme wildfires have doubled in just 20 years – here’s the science

It feels like we are getting used to the Earth being on fire. Recently, more than 70 wildfires burned simultaneously in Greece. In early 2024, Chile suffered its worst wildfire season in history, with more than 130 people killed. Last year, Canada’s record-breaking wildfires burned from March to November and,…

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Georgia on their mind: How a Frenchman, Englishman and local genius are taking Euro 2024 by storm

Tournament debutants Georgia are through to the last 16 at Euro 2024 - here's how they got this far

FourFourTwo

Euro 2024: Is the history of the biggest-ever Euros shock repeating itself?

The Euro 2024 group stage is over and if you believe in coincidences we could be in for a shock winner

Top News

Greek Authorities Jail Yacht Captain And First Officer For Arson

Greek authorities detain yacht crew for suspected arson in Hydra forest fire. Crew members arrested and released on bail. Incident highlights Greece's wild...

The Independent UK

Private yacht captain jailed ahead of arson trial over Greece fires

The fire, believed to have been triggered by fireworks, devoured nearly 300,000 square metres of Hydra’s forest

The Independent UK

Albanian appeals court upholds prison term for Greek minority mayor, raising tensions with Athens

An Albanian appeals court has upheld a sentence of two years in prison for an elected mayor from the country’s Greek minority

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Remembering Alexandros Tombazis (1939-2024), and the Metabolist architecture of this 1970s eco-pioneer

Back in September 2010 (W*138), we explored the legacy and history of Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis, who this month celebrates his 80th birthday.

The Independent UK

British tourist, 56, dies of suspected heart attack on Mount Vesuvius amid Italy heatwave

Heatwave in southern Europe has also resulted in deaths of six tourists in Greece, with ongoing searches for three missing people on the Greek islands

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