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Crew of ship targeted in Houthi-suspected attack safe, but vessel at risk of sinking
The Times of Israel
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July 7, 2025
The 19-member crew of a Greek bulk carrier severely damaged Sunday in the Red Sea by repeated attacks, most likely by Houthi fighters, is safe and will arrive in Djibouti later on Monday, the ship’s operator said. However, the fate of the...
Greece welcomes Euronext's proposed full acquisition of Athens Stock Exchange
Xinhua News Agency
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ATHENS, July 2 (Xinhua) -- The Greek government on Tuesday expressed support for a proposed full acquisition of the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) by Euronext, Europe's largest stock exchange operator. In a statement, the Ministry of Economy and...
Greek treasures on display and in print
China Daily
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A sharing event is held in Beijing about a catalog of the exhibition The Countless Aspects of Beauty in Ancient Art. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Due to its popularity since its opening in November, the exhibition The Countless Aspects of...
Oxford study finds lasting impacts of aquaculture on Greek seagrass
The Fish Site
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The master’s-level field study conducted in October 2024, highlighted significant degradation of seagrass meadows in the shallow, sheltered waters surrounding the Greek island of Poros, an area with aquaculture farms. The study suggests that the...
Yemen's Houthis confirm attack on vessel in Red Sea
Middle East Eye
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July 7, 2025
Yemen's Houthi administration said on Monday that it had attacked the bulk carrier "Magic Seas" in the Red Sea, and that the vessel was now at risk of sinking. The 19-member crew of the Greek-owned and Liberia-flagged bulk carrier was severely...
Teaching of Stoicism Reduces Violence in British Prison
Greek Reporter
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July 7, 2025
The Wayland Prison has become one of the least violent prisons in the UK. Credit: Public Domain An innovative program that introduces inmates to the ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism has led to a dramatic reduction in violence at a British...
Starmer fights to save ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal during Macron state visit
The Independent
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July 7, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
From ancient Athens to AI: The evolving anatomy of misinformation
Kathimerini
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The OpenAI logo is seen on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen displaying output from ChatGPT. ‘The presumed authority of AI delivers both flattery and falsehood with the polished confidence of expertise, selling lack of doubt as its...
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Greece battles wildfire on Crete for a third day as temperatures rise
Yahoo News
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ATHENS (Reuters) -Gale force wind gusts complicated efforts on Friday to contain wildfires on Crete that have razed forests and olive groves and forced thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate. Around 130 firefighters, 48 vehicles and six...
Eretria: A Forgotten Powerhouse of Ancient Greece
Greek Reporter
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July 4, 2025
For centuries, Eretria played a pivotal role in shaping early Greek civilization. Credit: Swiss School of Archaeology, Greece Nestled on the western coast of the Greek island of Euboea (Evia), the ancient city of Eretria was once one of the most...
Is it safe to travel to Crete? Your holiday rights as wildfires rip through Greek island
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Greece needs a different foreign policy
Kathimerini
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Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis (right) and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan thank each other at the end of a joint news conference, in Athens, on November 8, 2024. [Thanassis Stavrakis/AP] The Greek state is characterized by inertia...
Drug Trafficking Ring Busted in Athens
To Vima
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July 3, 2025
Authorities in Athens have dismantled an organized cocaine trafficking ring operating primarily in the southern suburbs of the city. A large-scale police operation on July 3 led to the arrest of six individuals, both Greek nationals and...
Greece Secures €15 Million EU Grant to Boost Marine Protection
Greek Travel Pages
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July 2, 2025
Photo source: Ministry of the Environment and Energy The Greek Ministry of the Environment and Energy has secured 15 million euros in EU funding for an ambitious eight-year marine conservation initiative under the LIFE Program. The national...
Greek University Establishes Center for Alexander the Great Studies
Greek Reporter
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July 2, 2025
Statue of Alexander the Great in Thessaloniki. Credit: Alexander Gale / Greek Reporter Greece’s Deputy Minister of the Interior Konstantinos Gkioulekas formally announced the establishment of a center for studies on Alexander the Great at the...
Greek iGaming and Lottery Major Intralot S.A. Values Bally’s International Interactive at €2.7 Billion
Top News
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Intralot S.A. has entered a binding pact to acquire Bally’s International Interactive for €2.7 billion (US$3.18 billion) in a cash-and-stock fusion that reshapes the global gaming landscape. The Greek lottery-technology pioneer will pay €1.53...
Researchers reveal what Ancient Rome smelled like – and it’s foul
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 2, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Welcome to post-growth Europe – can anyone accept this new political reality?
The Conversation
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July 7, 2025
Across much of Europe, the engines of economic growth are sputtering. In its latest global outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sharply downgraded its forecasts for the UK and Europe, warning that the continent faces persistent economic...
Hundreds more asylum-seekers found near Crete: Coastguard
Hurriyet Daily News
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ATHENS Migrants rescued at sea off the Greek island of Crete disembark from a Greek coast guard lifeguard vessel in the port of Agia Galini before being tranferred on July 6, 2025. (Photo by Costas METAXAKIS / AFP) Greece's coastguard Monday said...