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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sustainable Tourism in the Mediterranean | International Conference "Paths that Last" in Split
Tornos News
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July 7, 2025
The International Conference entitled "Paths that Last" was held with great success on 25 and 26 June 2025 in Split, Croatia, focusing on strengthening cooperation between cross-border and transnational Interreg Programmes with the aim of...
Greece Rolls Out €50M Cultural Routes Plan to Boost Regional Tourism
Greek Travel Pages
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July 7, 2025
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni (right) during the presentation of the new initiative. Photo source: Culture Ministry The Greek Culture Ministry has unveiled a new, EU-funded initiative to create a network of cultural routes across the country,...
Athens Green Spaces to Get €27M Boost Under New Regional Strategy
Greek Travel Pages
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July 7, 2025
Photo source: Attica Region Three landmark green spaces across Athens to undergo regeneration under new regional strategy The most prominent public parks in Athens are set for a comprehensive transformation, as the Region of Attica launches a 27...
Greece introduces mandatory work breaks due to heatwave
BGNES
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July 7, 2025
Greek authorities have imposed mandatory breaks for workers in regions of the country where temperatures exceed 40°C. The heatwave is expected to continue until Thursday, July 10, ERT reported. The Ministry of Labor has ordered a temporary...
Greece triggers rare warning for Brits as EU put on 'extreme' alert
Leeds Live
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July 7, 2025
Greece has issued an "extreme" warning for UK tourists and holidaymakers, with European Union visitors also alerted. A severe heatwave has prompted the issuance of a weather alert for the region of Attica, reports Birmingham Live. As temperatures...
Greek Hoteliers Push Back on Labor Reforms and Tourism Investment Policy
To Vima
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July 7, 2025
Greece’s influential hotel industry is raising alarm over recent government reforms, challenging official labor data and expressing frustration with policies that appear to sideline large parts of the country’s tourism sector. The Hellenic...
Greece forced to trigger rare and 'extreme' alert with UK tourists warned
Birmingham Live
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July 7, 2025
Greece has been forced to issue a rare and "extreme" warning for UK tourists and holidaymakers with European Union visitors put on alert. A European heatwave has led to authorities issuing a weather warning for the area of Attica. It comes as...
Greece issues five hour stop orders as temperatures hit 40C
Cornwall Live
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July 7, 2025
Mandatory work breaks have been enforced in regions of Greece where temperatures are predicted to soar above 40C. A heatwave there is expected to persist until Thursday. The Labour Ministry has called for a halt in work from midday to 5pm....
Greece imposes compulsory work breaks as heatwave grips country
LBC
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7 July 2025, 15:44 A tourist with an umbrella walks outside the Acropolis while authorities in Greece have imposed mandatory work stoppages in parts of the country where temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius. Picture: Alamy...
Greek dairy group Omiros acquires Cyprus’ Hadjipieris Dairy
Cyprus Mail
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July 7, 2025
Greek dairy group Omiros has announced the acquisition of the Cypriot dairy company A. Hadjipieris Ltd through its subsidiary Omiros Dairies Cyprus. The move marks a strategic step for the Greek dairy group in strengthening its presence in...
Greek Cargo Ship Attacked Off Yemen Coast
Nautical Voice
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July 7, 2025
A Greek-owned cargo ship, the Magic Seas, was targeted in a violent attack off the coast of Yemen on Sunday. The vessel, sailing under a Liberian flag, was navigating southwest of Hodeidah when it came under assault from armed boats. Despite a...