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.
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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Criticises Libya Over Migrant Surge to Greece
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Criticises Libya Over Migrant Surge to Greece
Migrant arrivals in Crete rose 179% compared to the same period last year, she noted. Between January 1 and June 5, 5,083 migrants landed in Crete – more than all of 2024.
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PM: Greece sending Navy ships to monitor migrant vessels off Libya
PM: Greece sending Navy ships to monitor migrant vessels off Libya
Greece is planning to sent Navy ships outside Libya’s territorial waters “as a precaution” to monitor migrant flows, Kyriakos Mitsotakis said
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Greek Shipping and Security on High Alert Amid Iran-Israel Tensions
Greek Shipping and Security on High Alert Amid Iran-Israel Tensions
The meeting focused on the risk of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for a recent U.S. strike, a move that could disrupt global trade and directly impact Greece’s vital shipping industry.
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Greece Climbs to 15th in Global Tourism with 36 Million Visitors
Greece Climbs to 15th in Global Tourism with 36 Million Visitors
This marks a 106% recovery from pre-pandemic levels, outpacing the European average. In just one year, Greece jumped from 13th to 9th globally in tourist arrivals.
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Greece Has Second-Highest Rate of Working Poor in EU, Report Finds
Greece Has Second-Highest Rate of Working Poor in EU, Report Finds
According to the 2024 findings, 8.8% of Greek workers suffer from serious material and social deprivation — just behind Bulgaria’s 9.5%, and ahead of several other southern and eastern European countries, including Romania (7.8%), Hungary (5.4%), and Slovakia (3.3%).
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Diplomats in Greece express support for 2025 Athens Pride
Diplomats in Greece express support for 2025 Athens Pride
“More than a year after Greece’s landmark legislation on marriage and adoption equality, we celebrate the progress that has been made, while recognizing that the journey towards full equality continues
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Overdue Taxes in Greece Hit €110.8 Billion, Debtors Surge to 4.2 Million
Overdue Taxes in Greece Hit €110.8 Billion, Debtors Surge to 4.2 Million
The figures, covering January to April 2025, reveal a sharp rise in unpaid taxes, with households and businesses adding €3 billion in new overdue debts during this period.
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Greece Finishes 5th at European Artistic Swimming Championships
Greece Finishes 5th at European Artistic Swimming Championships
Spain dominated the event, taking gold with 290.3810 points, while Ukraine secured silver (266.2233 points) and France earned bronze (265.7233 points).
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Greece’s Bold Plan to Reverse Brain Drain by 2027
Greece’s Bold Plan to Reverse Brain Drain by 2027
According to official data, by 2024, approximately 350,000 of the estimated 600,000–680,000 Greeks who emigrated between 2010 and 2021 had returned home.
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Greece approves €780 million in strategic investments
Greece approves €780 million in strategic investments
The Interministerial Committee for Strategic Investments approved on Monday four new projects with a total budget of 780 million euros in the energy
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Greece has solidified its position as a leading destination for luxury hotel investments
Greece has solidified its position as a leading destination for luxury hotel investments
The European luxury hotel market saw a robust €10.95 billion in transactions across 137 deals involving four- and five-star hotels in 2024, as reported by Global Asset Solutions. Despite a volatile economic climate, the sector maintained strong momentum, with Greece standing out for its high-quality offerings despite fewer transactions.
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Greece Elected to Key UNESCO Committee on Cultural Heritage Protection
Greece Elected to Key UNESCO Committee on Cultural Heritage Protection
The election took place on Wednesday during the 8th meeting of the Convention’s State Parties in Paris.
