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Two crew killed in another attack on Greek-owned ship in Red Sea
Kathimerini
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A second attack on a Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier in the Red Sea in 24 hours has left two dead and two injured among the crew, SKAI has reported. According to station’s main news bulletin, sources said the ship was sailing 50...
Ted Cruz explains family vacation to Greece during yet another natural disaster in Texas
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
Senator Ted Cruz was on vacation as the devastating Texas floods unfolded over the weekend and was forced to cut his trip short. Cruz was seen vacationing in Athens, Greece, over the weekend after casting his vote on Trump's budget bill last week...
Green mega carrier completes first journey to Greece
Port Technology International
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July 7, 2025
COSCO SHIPPING has announced that its largest Solar & LNG dual-fuel vehicle carrier, “YUAN HAI KOU”, has successfully completed its maiden voyage to the Mediterranean port of Piraeus and arrived at the port’s RoRo terminal. Carrying around 4,000...
Athens and Nicosia sign foresight deal
Kathimerini
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ECONOMY GOVERNANCE Greece and Cyprus signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Long-Term Planning (Foresight) in Athens on Thursday. According to a press release issued by the Cypriot Foreign Ministry, the creation of a Long-Term Planning Unit in the...
Fueling the Future: 2025 PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Mentorship Luncheon Celebrates Greek-American Leaders and Heritage
Hellenic News of America
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July 7, 2025
CHICAGO, IL — A spirit of unity, heritage, and hope filled the room at the 2025 PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Mentorship Luncheon, held during the Foundation’s Annual Awards Weekend. Welcoming over 200 attendees, including a record-breaking...
Europe’s summer is getting longer: Heat now lasts up to 5 months in cities like Athens and Tirana
Euronews
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July 6, 2025
By Euronews Green Published on 06/07/2025 - 11:02 GMT+2 As global temperatures continue to rise, European cities are experiencing extreme heat for far longer than the traditional summer months. Some cities in Europe now endure high...
The Dark Side of Sunshine: Mental Health in Modern Greece
To Vima
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July 7, 2025
It is commonly believed that countries which are blessed with warm weather and sunshine almost all year round have low rates of mental health issues among their populations. Surprisingly though, in the case of Greece, the official numbers tell a...
Houthi rebels claim attack on Greek bulk carrier Magic Seas
Kathimerini
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed Sunday’s attack on a Greek-owned, Liberian-flagged ship, which saw missiles and explosive-carrying drone boats set the vessel ablaze in the Red Sea. The Magic Seas, a bulk carrier, took on water, later forcing...
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...
Researchers in Spain Discover the Oldest Greek Marble Altar in the Western Mediterranean
Greek Reporter
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July 4, 2025
Image of the marble column in Casas del Turuñuelo. Credit: Building Tartessos Project (IAM-CSIC) Archaeologists have uncovered what may be the oldest Greek marble altar ever found in the western Mediterranean. The discovery was made during the...
Moment stunned tourists watch on as dozens of migrants leap off a boat and run up popular beach on Greek holiday island
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
Dozens of migrants were seen in shocking footage leaping off a boat and running onto a beach in front of tourists on a Greek holiday island. Greek authorities have rescued more than 500 migrants off the country’s southern islands of Crete and...
Crew of Greek ship hit off Yemen is safe
Ynet
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July 7, 2025
The 19-member crew of a Greek bulk carrier severely damaged in the Red Sea by Houthi rebels are safe and will arrive in Djibouti later on Monday, the ship's operator said. However, the fate of the Liberian-flagged Magic Seas was unclear, with the...
Greece to Upgrade Coastal Fleet with €300 Million from EU Modernization Fund
Greek Travel Pages
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July 3, 2025
Greece is launching the first phase of a major renewal of its coastal shipping fleet, backed by a 300-million-euro investment from the European Union’s Modernization Fund. According to Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Vassilis...
How to stay safe if you’re visiting Greece and Türkiye during summer wildfire season
Euronews
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Published on 07/07/2025 - 15:00 GMT+2 A heatwave that has been baking Europe for the past week has created prime conditions for wildfires to break out in Greece and Türkiye. Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where...
OroraTech Opens Greek Headquarters to Accelerate Wildfire Constellation
SpaceWatch.Global
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July 7, 2025
FOREST-3 thermal satellite. Credit: OroraTech Ibadan, 7 July 2025. – OroraTech has announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Athens, marking a pivotal step in its continued expansion in Greece. The new headquarters also underscores...
‘King Kong’ of fat jabs ‘helps you TONE up’ – as scientists discover surprising ‘fitness boost’
The Sun
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July 7, 2025
A NEW study challenges the idea that weight loss jabs decrease muscle mass, alongside fat. Scientists say one injection - known as the 'King Kong' of weight loss jabs - may swerve this side effect. 2 The weight loss jab Mounjaro leads to no more...
2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Construction industry across Athens Reporter publication area
Athens Reporter - Georgia
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July 7, 2025
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadershipUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and...
Crew of Greek ship hit off Yemen safe but vessel risks sinking, operator says
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 7, 2025
By Renee Maltezou ATHENS (Reuters) -The 19-member crew of a Greek bulk carrier severely damaged in the Red Sea by repeated attacks, most likely by Houthi militants, are safe and will arrive in Djibouti later on Monday, the ship’s operator said....
Greece bracing for 'heat dome' as second 40C heatwave to hit this weekend
Daily Express
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July 4, 2025
Residents and tourists headed to Greece this weekend are being urged to brace for another sweltering heatwave. A "heat dome" phenomenon, a pressure system acting like the lid on a pot, leading to prolonged high temperatures, is moving eastwards...
Greece expands space industry with defense, naval ties
Kathimerini
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ECONOMY A view of Earth from the cupola of the International Space Station. The Greek satellites are planned to enter orbit in 2025, at a distance of 500-600 km from Earth. [Shutterstock] Greece’s space industry is expanding rapidly, with 60...