Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Supports Greece’s Push for Digital Literacy and Age Verification in the EU
This initiative aims to protect children and teenagers from the harmful effects of social media.
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Tourist Spending in Greece Rises Sharply in Early 2025
Tourist Spending in Greece Rises Sharply in Early 2025
A total of 339,484 U.S. visitors injected 325.45 million euros into the Greek economy, averaging an impressive 958.66 euros per person
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Grocery Inflation in Greece Eases to 1.78% in June
Grocery Inflation in Greece Eases to 1.78% in June
Sweets and beverages became more expensive due to soaring global cocoa and coffee prices, while cooler-than-usual weather in 2025 drove up fruit and vegetable costs.
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Greece elected to UNESCO IOC Executive Board
Greece elected to UNESCO IOC Executive Board
Greece was elected on Wednesday to the Executive Board of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO for 2025-2027.
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Greek U16 Women’s Water Polo Team to Face Hungary in European Championships
Greek U16 Women’s Water Polo Team to Face Hungary in European Championships
Hungary secured their spot in the final four with a dominant 14-6 victory over Germany in the quarterfinals
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Very high risk of fire in several regions of Greece on Monday, including Attica
Very high risk of fire in several regions of Greece on Monday, including Attica
There is a very high risk of fire (Category 4) in the regions of Attica and Crete on Saturday
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The Prime Minister of Eastern Libya threatens Greece
The Prime Minister of Eastern Libya threatens Greece
Hamad further emphasized that Libya’s maritime rights are non-negotiable and must be discussed within international legal frameworks. He noted that his government has already taken decisive steps in response to Greece’s recent positions on the issue.
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Weather: heat recedes, winds increase – Extreme fire danger in 10 areas, Lycabettus closed
Weather: heat recedes, winds increase – Extreme fire danger in 10 areas, Lycabettus closed
According to the National Meteorological Service (EMY), strong northerly winds—reaching up to 9 Beaufort locally—are expected across the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese, and the eastern Aegean. The Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection has marked at least 10 regions, including Attica, in the “red zone” for extreme fire risk.
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Greece Tops EU Charts in Indirect and Property Taxes
Greece Tops EU Charts in Indirect and Property Taxes
The report shows that indirect taxes in Greece amounted to 17.3% of GDP, placing the country fourth among the EU’s 27 member states.
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Greece Launches First Homegrown Satellite into Orbit
Greece Launches First Homegrown Satellite into Orbit
The mission of Greek satellite DUTHSat-2 is to monitor the environment, enhance disaster response, and strengthen civil protection
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Mel Gibson Visits Hilandar Monastery in Greece, Reflects on Christianity in Hollywood
Mel Gibson Visits Hilandar Monastery in Greece, Reflects on Christianity in Hollywood
Hollywood star Mel Gibson visits Hilandar Monastery in Greece, reflecting on Christianity’s challenges in the film industry. Learn more about his spiritual journey.
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Severe weather disrupts northern Greece — New storm front expected in coming hours
Severe weather disrupts northern Greece — New storm front expected in coming hours
Fires from lightning on Friday night in five areas of Thessaloniki - Yesterday the temperature exceeded 43 degrees Celsius in Skala Messinia - In force the EMF emergency bulletin
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High fire risk in six regions
High fire risk in six regions
The fire service reported a total of 40 wildfires on Friday. Of the 40 fires, 33 were swiftly extinguished in their initial stages, while firefighters continued to battle the remaining seven blazes as of Friday evening.
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Meteo: Very high to extreme heat load in most of the country
Meteo: Very high to extreme heat load in most of the country
Therefore, protective measures are suggested, including regular cool showers, especially for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, outdoor workers, children, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses.
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Mitsotakis Addresses Emerging Migration Route from Libya to Greece
Mitsotakis Addresses Emerging Migration Route from Libya to Greece
The escalating migration flows from Eastern Libya to Crete were a central theme of the Prime Minister’s interview. He highlighted the importance of discussing Libya at both the informal meeting of like-minded countries on migration and the European Council itself.
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Mitsotakis: Greece will request references to the illegal Turkish-Libyan memorandum in the Summit conclusions
Mitsotakis: Greece will request explicit references to the illegal Turkish-Libyan memorandum in the Summit conclusions
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, arriving at the EU Summit in Brussels on Thursday, made the following statement:
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New US ambassador expected in Athens in September
New US ambassador expected in Athens in September
According to sources, Guilfoyle has successfully completed the extensive vetting process required for all ambassadorial candidates, including a thorough review of her financial and tax records.
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Greece Faces Expanding Outbreak of Stinging Purple Jellyfish
Greece Faces Expanding Outbreak of Stinging Purple Jellyfish
The phenomenon is especially pronounced in the Pagasetic Gulf, northern Evia, and the Sporades islands.
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Digital Governance Ministry: Greece at the top of the EU in 5G
Digital Governance Ministry: Greece at the top of the EU in 5G
Specifically, the country had one of the highest coverages in the EU, with a percentage of 99.80% in 2024, exceeding the average (94.35%) and presenting a spectacular increase compared to 2019, when it was 0%.
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State budget primary surplus reached 5.343 billion euros in Jan-May 2025,economy and finance ministry reports
State budget primary surplus reached 5.343 billion euros in Jan-May 2025, economy and finance ministry reports
The announcement noted that an amount of 1,993 million euros which refers to the time differentiation of payments from ordinary budget and an amount of 499 million Euros which refers to the time differentiation of investment expenditure, do not affect the General Government outcome in fiscal terms.
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Greek coast guard says over 600 migrants rescued from fishing boats
Greek coast guard says over 600 migrants rescued from fishing boats
The first fishing boat, carrying 352 people, was spotted overnight about 30 nautical miles (35 miles, 55 kilometers) south of the tiny island of Gavdos, the coast guard said. Passengers were rescued by a ship from the European border patrol agency FRONTEX, aided by a coast guard patrol boat and four other vessels.
