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Greece in favor of digital euro, says finance minister
Kathimerini
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ECONOMY The digital euro issue was at the core of the discussion at the ECOFIN meeting in Brussels on Tuesday. Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis expressed Greece’s support for the project, stressing that in an unstable geopolitical...
Climate crisis tripled death toll of Europe’s latest heatwave: Greenpeace calls for polluters to pay
Greenpeace International
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July 9, 2025
Amsterdam – Responding to a rapid study by scientists at Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine that found that the number of heat-related deaths across 12 European cities tripled due to the climate crisis in...
Athens, the first city to join the Blue Cities Alliance
Tornos News
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July 8, 2025
In a landmark event for ocean regeneration and coastal resilience, the Mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, became the first Mayor to sign the Blue Cities Manifesto, officially joining Athens in the Blue Cities Alliance - a global initiative led by...
Greece’s Power Grid Under Strain Amid Heatwave
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
Greece’s electricity grid is facing a serious stress test due to the ongoing heatwave, with soaring temperatures pushing demand to peak levels. Despite the increased pressure, the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO) has...
Greece shuts Acropolis, halts outdoor work as fires and storms strike region
The Arabian Stories
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July 8, 2025
ATHENS: As a punishing heatwave grips Greece for the second time since late June, authorities have ordered a midday work stoppage for all outdoor workers from noon to 5 p.m. to prevent heat-related health risks. In Athens, the iconic Acropolis...
Greece temporarily shuts Acropolis due to heat wave -DW
Daily News Tanzania
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July 8, 2025
Home/World/Greece temporarily shuts Acropolis due to heat wave -DW GREECE: THE ancient temple in Athens draws millions of visitors each year. But authorities were forced to close it off to protect tourists and workers from extreme heat. Greek...
Greek and Roman nymphs weren’t just sexy nature spirits. They had other important jobs too
The Conversation
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July 8, 2025
Could you ever be truly alone in the woods of ancient Greece or Rome? According to myth, the ancient world was filled with wild animals, terrifying monsters, and mischievous deities. Among them were nymphs: semi-divine female figures that...
Athens shines as Europe’s Youth Entrepreneurship capital at Gen-E 2025 Festival
Great Reporter
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July 8, 2025
The heart of European youth entrepreneurship beat in Athens this July as Junior Achievement Greece successfully hosted the Gen-E 2025 Festival, Europe’s largest celebration and competition for young entrepreneurs. From July 1 to 3, more than 1,000...
Greece temporarily shuts Acropolis due to heat wave
Deutsche Welle
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July 8, 2025
Greek authorities closed the Acropolis for Tuesday afternoon to protect workers and tourists during a four-day heat wave. Temperatures were expected to reach up to 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit) in Athens. The Greek Culture Ministry...
Athens by Moonlight: How to Catch July’s Buck Moon Without Leaving the City
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
While countless articles have been written about when it’s best to take your summer vacation, most Athenians still stick to tradition — August remains the month of choice. Whether that’s for better or worse, it typically means syncing time off...
Greece issues rare and 'extreme' alert as UK tourists warned of serious danger
Chronicle Live
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July 8, 2025
UK tourists and holidaymakers across Europe have been issued a rare and "extreme" warning by Greece due to a European heatwave, prompting authorities to alert those in the region of Attica. As the mercury is set to soar even higher, there's a...
Greece closes Acropolis amid heat wave
United Press International (UPI)
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July 8 (UPI) -- A heat wave in Greece closed the Acropolis in Athens temporarily on Tuesday. Greece's culture ministry closed the monument due to the heatwave conditions as temperatures are expected to reach 107 degrees Fahrenheit in Greece. The...
Greece closes top tourist attraction as heatwave scorches country
The Independent
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July 8, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
'Apocalyptic' wildfire closes in on Marseille, tornadoes form in the Med and Greece shuts Acropolis amid 42C heatwave while SNOW falls in Switzerland as Europe's extreme weather continues
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
Europe is once again being battered by extreme weather with 'apocalyptic' wildfires raging towards Marseille, tornadoes forming in the Med and even snow falling in Switzerland. Out-of-control fires fuelled by strong winds are closing in on the...
Greek Hoteliers Warn of Island Infrastructure Shortfalls, Urge EU Action
Greek Travel Pages
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July 7, 2025
“Access to healthcare, education, and basic infrastructure is fragile in ways often invisible to most.” Yannis Hatzis, President of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX), during his speech at the European Parliament. Photo source: POX Greece’s...
Greek island rivals Mykonos but you’ll need to commit if you want to visit
The Mirror
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July 8, 2025
A Greek island rivals Mykonos in its charm and beauty, but you'll have to work hard to get there. Mykonos is one of the Cyclades, sitting in the sparkling Aegean Sea, and offers a bit of something for everyone. Beaches such as Paradise and Super...
Athens Police holding drop-off event following ban on smokable hemp products
WAFF 48 - Alabama
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July 7, 2025
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - The Athens Police Department is giving businesses some grace after Alabama’s new hemp law officially took effect on July 1. Under House Bill 445, smokable hemp products, including items like vapes and Delta-8 cartridges, are...
Greece imposes work breaks as heat wave grips the country
The Gleaner
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July 7, 2025
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece imposed mandatory work breaks on Monday in parts of the country where temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), with the heat wave forecast to last through Thursday. The...
Greece’s 2015 Post-Referendum Talks Among Political Leaders Leaked
Greek Reporter
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July 7, 2025
Political leaders meet at a summit related to the 2015 Greek bailout referendum. Minutes from the meeting were leaked. Credit: AMNA Ten years after the 2015 Greek bailout referendum under Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his Syriza government...
From COP30 to Greek Kilowatts: A Climate Reality Check
To Vima
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July 3, 2025
This episode of Explaining Greece takes listeners on a journey from high-stakes international climate negotiations to the everyday forces driving up electricity prices in Greece—offering a comprehensive look at global climate diplomacy, emissions...