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A massive wildfire has erupted near Athens, Greece, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate as temperatures soar past 44°C. The fire, which started in Drosopigi village, quickly spread to Kryoneri, 25 km north of the capital. Helicopters, aircrafts, and over 140 firefighters are battling the flames, especially near flammable industrial zones.
The Greek Fire Brigade reported 52 wildfires across the country in just 24 hours — raising serious concerns about the growing impact of climate change across the Mediterranean.
Stay tuned for updates from the ground, official statements, and visuals from the evacuation zones.
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The Fire Service and a civil protection agency issued mobile phone alerts for the evacuations and appealed to residents not to return to try to save their property.
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The quake struck just over a week after a 6.1-magnitude tremor hit near the island of Kasos east of Crete, and was felt in the outlying area.
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Greece is one of Europe's most earthquake-prone countries. The vast majority cause no injuries and little or no damage but the country has also seen deadly quakes
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The stunning floral dress actor Kriti Sanon wore during her holiday in Santorini, Greece, perfectly embodied the essence of a summer vacation. The dress, with its vibrant hues and breezy silhouette, displayed the playful and relaxed vibe that Santorini is known for.
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Over the last few years, the popularity and demand for Greece’s Golden Visa Programme, launched in 2013, has surged, leading the Greek government to reconsider the entry points for real estate investment and permanent residency
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Greece received a record 36.1 million visitors in 2023, while arrivals rose 16% to 11.6 million in the first half of 2024, according to the latest data from the Bank of Greece. The tourism sector contributes about 20% to the economy, making it vital to the health of the nation
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The village of Kallio was submerged in the late 1970s when the Mornos dam was built 200 kilometres (124 miles) west of the capital, the artificial lake fed by the Mornos and Evinos rivers.
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'The situation with this dead fish will be the death of us,' said Stefanos Stefanou, the president of the local association of restaurants and bars. 'What visitor will come to our city after this?'
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Samantha Ruth Prabha, who will be seen in the Indian version of 'Citadel', alongside Varun Dhawan, shared many pictures on social media from her trip to Athens, Greece.
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Greece's economy expanded by 2% last year, slightly lower than the government's projection but still well above the euro zone average of 0.4%
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Mitsotakis further referred to India as a "consensus builder" and a "leading democracy in the Global South," emphasizing its crucial role in addressing global challenges. He asserted that the conflict in Ukraine transcends local boundaries and highlighted India's voice as one that should be heard on the international stage.
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Greek director Zacharias Mavroeidis' 'The Summer with Carmen', which showed at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles, is a spin on the classic rom-com that wears the rainbow shades with pride.
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: There is overall concern that the war might escalate to involve other neighbouring countries. Officials say some countries might not have taken well to the Modi government’s support for Israel and might want to give the meeting a skip.
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Greece is among the European Union (EU) nations that have legalised cannabis for certain medical purposes. The country had grown and exported cannabis before its possession was banned in 1936.
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If left unchecked, resistance to last-resort drugs could be more than twice as bad by 2035 in the OECD compared to 2005 levels, the Paris-based organization said in a report Thursday.
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Bartenders were reportedly collecting unfinished drinks in canisters, storing them in barrels, and then brazenly reselling them to unsuspecting patrons in the form of shots.
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Athens, Aug 25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held engaging interactions with prominent personalities from diverse fields during his maiden visi..
