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Greek government officials resign over EU farming subsidy fraud claims

Replacements for all five will be named "in the coming days," government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said in a statement.

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Crete sees sharp migrant increase via new sea route

Greece is deploying naval forces to Crete's southern shores as migrant arrivals from Libya soar, with over 7,300 migrants landing this year. Shelters are overwhelmed.

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Greece: Thousands protest over US strikes on Iran nuclear sites

Thousands marched in Athens against US military action in Iran

Greece

Over 400 Greek firefighters battle wildfire on Chios for third day

Emergency services have issued evacuation orders for villages and settlements in the area since Sunday, when fires broke out near the island’s main town.

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Greece

Greece to deploy navy ships off Libya to curb irregular migration

Greece saw a spike in migrant arrivals last week, with 731 migrants arriving on the islands of Crete and Gavdos in a 24 hour period.

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More than 100 Greek firefighters battle major wildfire on Chios island

Evacuations are underway on the Aegean island of Chios as wildfires continue to spread through the area for a second day.

Greece

Over 600 migrants rescued from two fishing boats off southern Greece

The rescue operation comes amid a rise in migrant crossings and growing concerns about smugglers using alternate routes to avoid heavily patrolled areas.

Eco-Innovation

Report reveals huge solar power potential of abandoned coal mines

“The same ground that powered the industrial era can help power the climate solutions we now urgently need,” analysts say of the 300 GW solution.

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A Greek defense industry “success story”: Theon Group’s leading role and international presence

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Theon Group began its operations in 1997 in Greece to become today the leading company in the world in manportable electrooptics, which means anything that a soldier carries that is electrooptical.

Culture news

Lessons from the past: Study links Homer's school with the Odysseum

Great discovery identifies the Hellenistic monumental complex that exists in Exogi, in the north of the island, with the Odysseum

Health news

Greek authorities step up information campaign to combat drownings

Almost 400 people drown in Greece's seas and swimming pools every year, with the absence of a lifeguard cited as one of the main causes.

Business

Greek island of Santorini sees significant drop in number of tourists

Earthquake activity earlier this year on the island has prevented many international visitors from choosing it for their summer holidays.

Greece

Ten defendants found guilty over deadly fire near Athens in 2018

Another court previously convicted six of the 21 defendants over the Mati blaze that killed more than 100 people.

Turkey

At least one dead after earthquake in Turkey felt across Greek islands

Travel agencies cautioned tourists to remain calm after a 5.8 quake struck around 23km north of Rhodes.

Climate

More than 40% of Europe is facing drought, latest update shows

Agriculture and hydropower could struggle to make ends meet as Europe’s climate-driven dry spell continues.

Europe News

Greece completes work on undersea cable linking mainland with Crete

Athens hopes to extend the link, dubbed the Great Sea Interconnector, to Cyprus and Israel by the end of the decade.

Greece

Don't panic but be aware, experts urge after Greece earthquakes

Two earthquakes struck near Crete and islands across the Aegean sea over the last two weeks. Experts are warning tourists to familiarise themselves with emergency guidance.

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Greece boosts firefighter numbers ahead of annual wildfire season

Officials said the number of firefighting personnel has increased by roughly 20% over the past two years, while the fleet of fire-surveillance drones has grown to 82, up from the previous 45.

Greece

Crete hit by 6.1 magnitude earthquake, no significant damage reported

The earthquake's epicentre was 56 kilometres northeast of Heraklion, off the Greek coast.

Russia

Russia releases Greek-owned oil tanker after detention near Estonia

The Liberian-flagged Green Admire was seized on Sunday in Russian waters after leaving a port in Estonia.