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Anti-pride demo organizer arrested
A 34-year-old who was arrested for urging a demonstration against Europride in Thessaloniki will remain in custody until Monday, a court decided on Friday.
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Police arrest 27 in Athens illegal gambling raid
Police arrested 27 individuals following a surprise raid on a venue in Athens where illegal gambling was taking place. The operation, conducted Thursday afternoon, uncovered games such as roulette and slot machines. Authorities charged the suspects with various offenses, including gambling, data protection, and immigration violations. The premises had unauthorized surveillance to monitor entries and […]
ENVIRONMENT
Uncontrolled construction threatens Sifnos’ character
Scientists and local bodies on Sifnos are sounding the alarm about the alteration of the Aegean island’s natural landscape due to reckless construction.
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Missing train container found
The container of the commercial train that was missing and being sought by investigators of the deadly head-on train collision in late February 2023 in Tempe, central Greece, was found on a private plot of land in Thessaloniki, many kilometers from the crash site, according to reports on Friday.
ENVIRONMENT
Raptors returning to Dadia after devastating fire
Positive signs first emerged in April when experts found that the cinereous vulture (Aegypius monachus), also known as the Eurasian black vulture, a rare but emblematic species of the Dadia Forest in northeastern Greece, had not abandoned the area after what European Union officials described as the largest fire recorded in […]
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Prosecutor seeks conviction of sailing coach for rape of minor
A prosecutor is urging the conviction of a 40-year-old sailing coach accused of rape and sexual exploitation of a minor.
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Students underperform in history, physics and maths in university entrance exam
Almost 60% of candidates in the recent Panhellenic examinations scored less than 50% in the history, physics and mathematics papers, the results from the Education Ministry have shown.
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Girl, 13, killed by lightning on beach
A 13-year-old girl has died after being struck by lightning in Halkidiki, in the north of the country.
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Journalist sentenced to 12 months for assaulting partner
A journalist was sentenced Friday to 12 months in prison, convertible to a fine of 10 euros per day, by an Athens magistrate’s court for assaulting his partner, a fellow journalist at state broadcaster ERT.
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Staff shortages continue to cripple health centers
Greek health centers operated last year with more medical equipment but less staff compared to 2022, highlighting shortages that have plagued the country’s public health system in recent years.
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Man arrested after fake IDs found in Porto Rafti
Port officials in Piraeus have announced the arrest of a 64-year-old non-national who was found to be in possession of forged documents and a large sum of cash.
ENVIRONMENT
Public urged to be vigilant as half of country at ‘high risk’ of fire
The public should be alert and cooperate fully with the authorities due to the very high risk of forest fires throughout the country, Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vasilis Kikilias has said.
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Here’s why the Olympics have a French connection (and it ain’t just Paris 2024)
Ever wondered why French is spoken during medal announcements at the Olympic Games? The truth is that while the ancient Olympics originated in Greece, its modern incarnation is very much a French affair.
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Pope says he wants to visit Turkey for Council of Nicaea anniversary
Pope Francis has said he wanted to visit Turkey next year to celebrate the anniversary of the first council of the Christian Church.
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Lawyer asks to be released from pre-trial detention
A criminal lawyer in pre-trial detention for allegedly beating his wife and then breaching his restraining order submitted on Friday a request for his release.
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Woman found dead in Keratsini apartment
A woman, aged about 40, was found dead in her apartment in the district of Keratsini, in western Piraeus, on Friday morning.
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Briton found dead in Spetses
A 44-year-old British national was found dead at the old port of Spetses on Friday morning, state-run news agency AMNA reported.
ENVIRONMENT
Large wildfire breaks out in Messinia
A wildfire broke out in low grassland in Messinia, southern Greece, on Friday, the fire service said.
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Tram line section in southern Athens returns to service on July 1
Tram service in the section between Asklipio Voulas and Zefyros in southern Athens will resume on July 1 after four months, the Athens Urban Rail Transport Company (STASY) said on Friday.
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Body of man found off the coast of Rethymno identified
A body found in the sea off the coast of Rethymno, Crete, was identified on Thursday as belonging to a 67-year-old man who disappeared on April 13 this year.
ENVIRONMENT
Fire breaks out at Hydra garbage site
A wildfire broke out at a garbage disposal site on the Saronic island of Hydra. Six firefighters and municipal units are at the scene along with a water dropping helicopter.
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