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Greek 2015 Bailout Referendum: A Timeline of Events That Still Divide
To Vima
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July 5, 2025
Ten years have passed since Greece’s 2015 referendum — a pivotal event born from a period of intense political turbulence and deadlocked negotiations between Athens and its creditors over the country’s economic support program. Greece, teetering...
Greece's Water Supplies Drop to Crisis Levels Amid Tourism Surge
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece faces an escalating water emergency as both surface and groundwater supplies drop to dangerous lows, according to a comprehensive study reported by local outlets Friday. A media outlet revealed the crisis stems from excessive...
Diesel Prices in Greece Set to Rise with New Green Levy
To Vima
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July 5, 2025
A new environmental levy is set to increase diesel prices in Greece by €0.12 per litre starting January 1, 2027, as part of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System II (ETS II), which targets the reduction of carbon emissions. The development...
The Hidden Price of Parenthood in Greece
To Vima
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July 5, 2025
Raising a child in Greece is among the most financially burdensome challenges for households, with the cost of the first child reaching 39% of an adult’s standard living expenses. Despite having a lower per capita income than several northern...
Greece battles wildfire in Evia, reports progress on Crete
WSAU - Wisconsin
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July 5, 2025
ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters were battling a wildfire on the Greek island of Evia on Saturday which was burning forests and forced the evacuation of two villages, the fire brigade and authorities said. More than 160 firefighters along with 46...
Erdogan Confident in F-35 Deal with Trump, Dismisses Greek Concerns
To Vima
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July 5, 2025
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he was confident that Turkey would be readmitted to the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program in line with “an agreement” with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to reports by Anadolu Agency. When asked by reporters...
Man arrested over fire on Greek island of Evia
Times of Malta
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July 5, 2025
A 52-year-old man has been arrested on the Greek island of Evia, accused of starting the fire that devastated part of the island between Friday evening and Saturday morning, firefighters said. The man was allegedly clearing vegetation from a plot...
Wildfires break out in Turkey, Syria and Greece - with towns near Athens evacuated
Heart Radio
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5 July 2025, 10:16 | Updated: 5 July 2025, 14:12 Wildfires have broken out on an island and in towns near Athens in Greece, with blazes also being sparked in Turkey and Syria. The Hellenic Fire Service and local authorities said that two villages...
Wildfires break out in Greece, Turkey and Syria
Sky News
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July 5, 2025
Wildfires have broken out on an island and in towns near Athens in Greece, with blazes also being sparked in Turkey and Syria. The Hellenic Fire Service and local authorities said that two villages - Tsakeoi and Limnionas - had been evacuated on...
Kate Hudson in Bikini Enjoys “Family Summer” in Greece
Celebwell - Florida
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July 5, 2025
Kate Hudson is heating up Europe in her bikini. In a new social media post, the 46-year-old flaunts her flawless figure in a skimpy swimsuit while vacationing with her family. “Family summer 🇬🇷 We love you Greece,” she captioned the series of...
AEGEAN 600 5th Edition Sets Sail with Strong Winds and Signature Greek Hospitality
Live Sail Die
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July 5, 2025
Under perfect sunny skies and brisk northerly winds, the 5th edition of the annual AEGEAN 600 kicked off with a flawless start both on and off the water. At midday, the Attica Warm-Up Race offered participating teams a chance to get a taste of...
Yanis Varoufakis on the Legacy of Greece’s
Jacobin
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Yanis Varoufakis I hope you will forgive me if I correct a basic misunderstanding that is embedded in the question in a way that is totally understandable. This is not how I saw or experienced things. I didn’t see the referendum as a way of...
Greek ministers hold talks with US and Canadian diplomats for ‘Rebrain Greece’ initiative
Kathimerini
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ECONOMY File photo. Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and Minister of Labor and Social Security Niki Kerameus held a videoconference on Friday with the heads of the diplomatic and consular authorities of the US and Canada on “Rebrain Greece”...
Wildfire Risk Rises Across Greece on Saturday
To Vima
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July 5, 2025
Greek authorities have issued warnings over increased wildfire risks expected across several parts of the country on Saturday, July 5. The warning comes amid rising summer temperatures and heightened concerns over fire-prone conditions. High Alert...
Nina Palangetic ties the knot with fiancé Adrian Garofali in lavish Greek wedding - before celebrating with wild party on the dance floor
Daily Mail
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July 5, 2025
Nina Palangetic and fiancé Adrian Garofali are now married. The happy couple tied the knot in Crete, Greece, sharing several pictures and videos of the lavish event on Instagram on Friday. The influencer model, 29, and her partner shared their...
Greek workers say ‘No’ to 13-hour day
The News Line
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July 4, 2025
The General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE), the Greek TUC, responded on Thursday with an angry statement to the government Labour Ministry’s intention to extend working hours to up to 13 per day for the same employer. Worker representatives...
The ultimate Greek island visits for 2025
Ynet
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July 5, 2025
Greece’s Top 10 Islands for 2025, Ranked by Lonely Planet, are a list of delights — and numero uno is an unconventional choice. Even in an age of bucket lists and geo-tagged everything, Greece retains a unique magic. Its islands—scattered like...
Detailed: Egypt and the Greek Orthodox Church’s Dispute Over Saint Catherine’s Monastery
Egyptian Streets
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July 5, 2025
A legal ruling by Egypt’s Ismailia Administrative Appeal Court on 28 May ignited tensions between the state and the Greek Orthodox Church, after judges affirmed government ownership of land beneath the centuries-old Saint Catherine’s Monastery in...
"I thought it was a joke" - Jim Courier stunned by Stefanos Tsitsipas' coach Goran Ivanisevic's brutal assessment of Greek after Wimbledon exit
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
Hall of Famer Jim Courier opined on Stefanos Tsitsipas' coach Goran Ivanisevic’s critical comments about the Greek player after his Wimbledon loss. Courier shared that he didn't believe a coach could be that brutal to his mentee. Stefanos...
6th Jalsa Salana held in Greece
Al Hakam
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July 4, 2025
Khalida Ahmad, Greece Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Greece held its 6th Jalsa Salana on 20 April 2025, in Athens, Greece. The day began with congregational Tahajjud and Fajr prayers, followed by Dars-ul-Quran. The inaugural session was presided over by...