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Greece Continues to Battle Wildfires
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Wildfires continue to devastate parts of Greece, including the islands of Chios and Zakynthos, the western port city of Patras, and the northwestern region of Preveza, as flames escalate into the early hours of Wednesday. A fire in the...
Israeli Cruise Ship Faces Pro-Palestinian Protests in Greece
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli cruise vessel Crown Iris encountered a hostile welcome from hundreds of demonstrators at the Port of Volos, Greece, on Wednesday. A large group of pro-Palestinian supporters, primarily from leftist parties and organizations,...
Protests Erupt in Greece Over Israeli Cruise Ship Arrival
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered at the Port of Volos in Greece on Wednesday to protest the arrival of the Israeli cruise ship Crown Iris, drawing a tense confrontation between activists and Israeli passengers, which...
Sweeping Wildfires Force Widespread Evacuations in Greece
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece is grappling with a surge of wildfires nationwide, forcing widespread evacuations and causing extensive damage to homes, farmland, and industrial sites as extreme heat and powerful winds severely hinder firefighting efforts. A...
Wildfires Ignite Across Greece
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Wildfires remain a serious threat across Greece, with intense blazes affecting several regions, including the islands of Chios and Zakynthos, the western port city of Patras, and the northwestern province of Preveza. These fires have...
Growth in Premium Spice Demand to Drive Greece’s Kozani Saffron Market to USD 5.0 Million by 2035 | FMI
EIN Presswire
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August 11, 2025
Kozani saffron demand in Greece is growing, creating a significant opportunity for manufacturers to innovate and expand in high-growth segments and regions. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Kozani saffron...
Protests Erupt in Greece Condemning Israel
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Greece witnessed widespread demonstrations as tens of thousands of individuals filled the streets across the country to denounce what many have described as the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza. These large-scale rallies were...
Protests Sweep Greece Against Israeli Genocide in Gaza
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Greece witnessed a massive nationwide demonstration as tens of thousands marched to protest the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza. Organized by the Greek branches of Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) and the Global March to...
Israel Evacuates Greece Embassy Due to Escalating Anti-Israel Protests
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid escalating anti-Israel demonstrations in Greece, Israel evacuated its embassy personnel from Athens on Tuesday, according to local media reports. This action followed a surge of protests condemning Israel’s ongoing military campaign...
Israel Withdraws Embassy Staff from Greece
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has removed its diplomatic personnel from its embassy in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday in response to intensifying anti-Israel demonstrations in the country, according to local news sources. This action followed a series of protests...
Greece Heatwave Triggers Electricity Demand, Price Surge
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) A relentless heat wave sweeping across Greece has driven electricity demand and wholesale prices to unprecedented heights this summer, placing immense strain on the country’s power grid, local media reported on Friday. On July 25, power...
Greece Battles Three Massive Wildfires
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece is currently battling three extensive wildfires that have scorched a combined total of approximately 10,368 acres across multiple regions, the meteorology service at the National Observatory of Athens reported. Using satellite data...
Greece Calls for Stricter EU Migrant Measures
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece is calling for more stringent European Union measures to address migration, according to media coverage on Tuesday. During an informal summit of EU justice and home affairs ministers held in Copenhagen, Migration Minister Thanos...
Greece Battles Wildfires as Heatwaves Persist
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) A series of wildfires broke out across Greece on Saturday, severely taxing firefighting teams as the nation confronts one of the most extreme heatwaves in recent memory. Reports from Greek media confirm simultaneous fires ignited in...
Greece Unveils "Cruise Fee" to Boost Tourism Revenue
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece has officially implemented a new charge aimed at enhancing its tourism income, introducing a fee for cruise ships that dock at its ports. This policy, effective from Monday, applies to each individual disembarking from a cruise...
Greece Rolls Out New Cruise Passenger Charge
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece has rolled out a new passenger charge for cruise ships docking at its ports, aiming to enhance tourism income. This newly implemented "Cruise Fee" applies to every individual who disembarks from a professional sightseeing cruise...
Bitget Kicks Off the New 2025/26 LALIGA Season with “Back in Play, Bitget Way”
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 15, 2025
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is back in the game with LALIGA for a brand-new season with the tagline: Back in Play, Bitget Way. It’s less about scores...
Diplomats Urge Global Investors to Act Now on Canada’s Indigenous Economic Moment
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 15, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ten Vancouver-based envoys representing some of the world’s most influential economies met face-to-face with Indigenous leaders and Canadian business executives at the Indigenous...
Eldorado Gold Announces Appointment of Christian Milau as President
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 15, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eldorado Gold Corporation (TSX: ELD) (NYSE: EGO) (“Eldorado” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Christian Milau will be joining the Company as President, effective September...
MEDITERRANEAN: Rise in arrivals on Crete ― Greek Parliament votes to suspend asylum ― Increasingly hostile discourse about people on the move in Greece ― More deportations from Cyprus ― Italian authorities accused of ignoring boat in distress ― Italy’s…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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July 17, 2025
There has been a rise in the number of people arriving in Greece irregularly in recent weeks. The Greek Parliament has approved a three-month asylum suspension on arrivals from North Africa. The Racist Violence Recording Network has raised...