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23 Aug 2023
Greek firefighters on Wednesday struggled to contain uncontrolled fires throughout the country for a fifth day, several of them bordering an acrid, smoke-filled Athens. In the last two days, 19 people believed to be migrants -- including two children -- have been killed in forest blazes. One fire fanned by strong winds ripped through the…
22 Aug 2023
Greece on Tuesday battled to contain wildfires around the country that have killed two people and forced widespread evacuations in the second deadly wave of blazes in a month. Flames spread unchecked in northeastern Greece as well as the islands of Evia and Kythnos and the region of Boeotia north of Athens, amid a dangerous…
18 Aug 2023
When it comes to enjoying a vibrant nightlife with friends, few experiences rival the excitement of hitting up a top-notch nightclub. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, blowing off steam after a long week, or simply looking to have a memorable night out, the right nightclub can set the stage for an unforgettable evening and…
3 Jul 2023
Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong has completed a summer transfer to PAOK Thessaloniki FC of Greece from English championship side Watford. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano on Monday disclosed that Troost-Ekong has joined PAOK on a permanent deal after putting pen to paper on a three-year contract with the Greek Super League club side. "It is now…
16 Jun 2023
At least 125 Syrians were on board a migrant ship that sank off Greece this week, relatives and activists said Friday, as rescuers scoured the waters for hundreds feared missing.
16 Jun 2023
With at least 78 dead and hundreds more feared missing after the sinking of a rusty trawler off Greece's Peloponnese peninsula Wednesday, questions are being asked if more could have been done to prevent the tragedy.
14 Jun 2023
Greece's coastguard said 17 migrants died early Wednesday after their boat capsized and sank off the Peloponnese, while around 100 others were rescued.
14 Jun 2023
Greece's coastguard said Wednesday that 80 migrants had been rescued after their boat capsized and sank in international waters off the southwestern Peloponnese coast.
20 May 2023
Greece said it has recovered hundreds of looted Neolithic to Byzantine artefacts including a second century bronze statue of Alexander the Great from a notorious British antiquities dealer after a 17-year legal battle.
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