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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

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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

The Guardian - 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 Independent 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

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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 Independent UK

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,…

The Conversation

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

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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

FourFourTwo

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...

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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

International Business Times

Sunbed Wars: Greece Tries To Rein In Beach Chaos

The waves of the Aegean Sea lap gently at the tables and chairs of two beach restaurants on Greece's Halkidiki peninsula.

The Independent UK

Greece claims neighboring North Macedonia broke historic name deal, warns its EU hopes may suffer

Greece is accusing neighboring North Macedonia’s new center-right government of breaking a historic deal on the country’s name

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Workers in Greece could see their workweek extended to 6 days

The 48-hour workweek kicks off on July 1.

Evening Standard

Sixth tourist dies in Greece heatwave as man falls ill on hike

The tourist was found dead after he set off alone for walk in a canyon in the Sougia region on Sunday

Al Jazeera

Norwegian accused by Greece of smuggling: ‘I’ve perhaps made people angry’

Tommy Olsen, who has long helped refugees as a volunteer, faces 20 years in jail but denies the charges against him.

The Guardian - UK

Thirteen people appear in Greek court on charges of causing Hydra forest fire

Fireworks allegedly launched from superyacht led to blaze that destroyed large swath of island’s only pine forest

The Independent UK

Fireworks launched from yacht ‘spark forest fire in Greece’ leading to 13 arrests

Blaze on island of Hydra on Saturday burned part of its only pine forest but is now under control

Evening Standard

Thirteen arrests after fireworks from yacht allegedly spark forest fire on Greek island

The fire burned part of the only pine forest on the island of Hydra, authorities said

The Independent UK

The best Mediterranean cruise holidays to book for 2026 and beyond

Relax, explore and feast while floating around Italy, France and Greece

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