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Overnight firefighting efforts contain fires in Greece

Wildfires that ignited on Wednesday near Asprochori in Oropos, close to Athens, and on the island of Thassos are now largely under control, authorities said.

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Hundreds of migrants moved to Greek mainland as Libyan arrivals surge

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday that Greece would suspend asylum processing for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa for three months.

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Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants coming from Africa by sea

Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

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Hundreds of migrants rescued off Greek islands of Crete and Gavdos

The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says he will do everything to "ensure a new migration route to Crete is not established".

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More than 750 migrants intercepted south of Greek island of Gavdos

Greece's national coast guard say they've conducted multiple successful operations where hundreds of illegal migrants were intercepted and safely transported to shore.

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Greece wants to jail people for selling alcohol or tobacco to children

The law is wide-reaching. Here's what's in it.

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Wildfires hit Greece’s mainland and islands, forcing evacuations

Greek firefighters battled fierce wildfires on Thursday as flames near Athens and on the island of Crete forced thousands to flee their homes and holiday resorts.

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Firefighters race to contain wildfires burning in Greece and Turkey

Greek authorities ordered precautionary evacuations due to a wildfire near the port of Rafina, about 30 kilometres east of Athens.

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Watch: Firefighters battle major wildfire on Greek island of Crete

A fast-moving wildfire fuelled by gale-force winds tore through southern Crete overnight into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of over 1,500 people from homes and hotels.

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What insurance will - and won’t - cover if heatwaves hit your holiday

Weather and insurance experts on what to expect in Europe this summer and what you can do if your trip is impacted by extreme weather.

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IMEC: Can the ambitious trade corridor from India to Europe succeed?

Here are the threats, challenges, and opportunities for the ambitious India–EU connectivity plan, which for now remains only on paper.

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Crete wildfire causes evacuations of hotels and homes

A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete has caused the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from hotels and homes early on Thursday in the Ierapetra area.

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Greek farm fund scandal to impact discharge of Commission's budget

The EU Parliament could assess the European Public Prosecutor's Office's investigation into an alleged organised fraud scheme involving agricultural funds and corruption.

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Greek unions speak out after government pushes for 13-hour workday

The GSEE warns of a "medieval era" for workers. The Ministry of Labour calls it "modernisation" and an "adaptation to today’s workforce and business needs".

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Authorities issue more red alert heat warnings across Europe

Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change. Scientists warn that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across Europe’s southern region.

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Greece and Poland demand reparations from Germany for World War II

The exhibition aims to recall the extent of the destruction suffered by Poland and Greece at the hands of Germany during World War II and provide evidence for those who call for long overdue reparations.

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Corfu aims to attract wealthy tourists to avoid over-tourism

The famous Ionian island is investing in luxury accommodation and seeking tourists with "deep pockets".

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Greek authorities on alert after man dies of rare tick-borne illness

A 72-year-old man in Greece died of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, a viral illness that spreads through tick bites.

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Greece introduces new tobacco rules to minimise risks to children

The Greek bill comes as other member states put pressure on the European Union to raise tobacco taxes.

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Extremism and video games: How extremist groups are grooming children

The identification and reporting of a chat on a gaming platform between two minors preparing an armed attack on a school likely resulted in innocent lives being saved. According to experts, reporting extremist content by users themselves is key to tackling the problem.