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Greece imposes work breaks as a heat wave grips the country
Newsday - New York
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ATHENS, Greece — 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 labor...
Greece orders 12pm to 5pm shut down as temperatures break 40C
Bristol Post
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July 7, 2025
Authorities in Greece have imposed mandatory work breaks on Monday in parts of the country where temperatures are expected to exceed 40C, with the heatwave forecast to last until Thursday. The Labour Ministry ordered the work stoppage, from midday...
Greece orders workers to down tools as another heatwave takes hold
The Independent
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July 7, 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...
Wildlife shines on Gold Coast
Otago Daily Times
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July 7, 2025
Even in winter, the sun-soaked shores of the Gold Coast have enough to keep even the most reluctant of surfers entertained, writes Tim Scott. For this predominantly land-based and heat-adverse journalist, Queensland’s Gold Coast — known for its...
10 years since the Greek referendum: The lessons of Syriza’s betrayal
World Socialist Web Site
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July 12, 2025
Elevenlabs AudioNative Player Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras attends a meeting with lawmakers of Syriza governing party at the Greek Parliament in Athens, Wednesday, July 15, 2015. [AP Photo/Petros Karadjias]Ten years ago this month, the...
Greek hotel by Block722 combines Mediterranean simplicity with luxurious, nature-inspired design
World Architecture Community
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July 7, 2025
Block722 created the new Marriott hotel in Marathi, Crete, which raises the standard for immersive, eco-friendly hospitality. The five-star resort, which is situated on the rocky hillside of Akra Pelegri and offers unobstructed views of Souda Bay,...
Athens Fire and Rescue responds to restaurant fire
WAFF 48 - Alabama
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July 6, 2025
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens Fire and Rescue responded to a restaurant fire on Sunday afternoon. Authorities said firefighters were dispatched to Ramona J’s on U.S. Highway 31 South for a structure fire at approximately 3:45 p.m. Upon arrival,...
Go East, Young Student
Transitions
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July 21, 2025
Bulgaria and Romania attract medical students from as far as America and Africa even as their underfunded domestic health systems stagnate. In recent years Bulgaria and Romania have emerged as hubs for Western medical aspirants with both countries...
Greece Sizzles: Four-Day Heatwave Pushes Mercury Past 40°C
To Vima
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July 6, 2025
Greece is in the grip of an intense heatwave, with temperatures reaching alarming levels across many regions. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued an updated emergency weather bulletin, warning that the country is entering...
The ultimate guide to Viking cruise ships and itineraries
The Points Guy
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July 21, 2025
Some cruise lines try to be all things to all people. Viking isn't one of them. Since its founding in 1997, the upscale cruise brand has carved out a niche catering to a certain type of thoughtful, inquisitive, generally older traveler looking to...
Tourist warning as Greece heatwave 'shut down' affects millions of holiday-makers
Chronicle Live
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July 11, 2025
15:23, 11 Jul 2025Updated 15:25, 11 Jul 2025 Millions of British holidaymakers heading to Greece have been issued a warning as the beloved travel destination enforces a partial shutdown during specific hours due to soaring temperatures. UK...
Greece battles dozens of wildfires amid escalating heatwave risk
The Malaysian Star
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July 6, 2025
ATHENS, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters in Greece were battling more than 50 wildfires across the country on Sunday, as authorities warned of heightened danger due to an intensifying heatwave and strong winds. The most severe blaze erupted in a...
UK tourists issued Greece warning affecting families with holidays booked
Edinburgh Live
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July 11, 2025
UK holidaymakers heading to Greece have been issued a warning as the popular tourist destination enforces shutdowns during certain hours due to a severe heatwave. The rising temperatures in Greece have prompted alerts for all European Union...
Brits with holidays in Greece booked issued 40C 'shutdown' warning
Yorkshire Live
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July 11, 2025
Millions of UK tourists heading to Greece have been issued a warning as the popular holiday destination implements shutdowns during certain hours of the day due to a heatwave. Holidaymakers from the European Union are also being cautioned about...
Leed Certification for Santo Mine Shines Light on Sustainability for Santorini
Hospitality Net
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July 11, 2025
As the longtime General Manager of TUI Magic Life Candia Maris Resort in Crete and the recently appointed General Manager of Santo Collection on Santorini – both under Metaxa Hospitality Group, I’ve seen firsthand that no matter a hotelier’s...
A Greek-Specific LLM: Kiefer Works On Domestic Intelligence Platform
Forbes
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Church in Oia (Santorini, Greece).getty A company called Kiefer is embarking on a big challenge: creating an LLM model application specifically for the nation of Greece, an island state with around 10.5 million people, and an old-world place by...
Fire at recycling facility triggers emergency alert near Thessaloniki
Kathimerini
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NEWS [InTime News] A large fire broke out on Friday morning in the Sindos Industrial Zone, west of Thessaloniki in northern Greece, prompting an emergency alert to residents due to hazardous smoke. The blaze started at around 9.30 a.m. local time...
'I work for Jamie Oliver and this is perfect homemade snack for hot weather'
Devon Live
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July 11, 2025
As yet another heatwave brings in a period of hot weather, you might find yourself craving a refreshing, healthy treat. A recipe for frozen yoghurt bark, dreamed up by one of Jamie Oliver's staff members, could be just the summer delight you're...
First West Nile Virus Cases of 2025 Detected in Greece
Greek City Times
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July 10, 2025
The National Public Health Organisation (EODY) has confirmed the first cases of West Nile virus infection in Greece for 2025, raising public health concerns as the country enters peak mosquito season. According to an official statement issued this...
Fire Breaks Out at Recycling Plant in Sindos, Thessaloniki
To Vima
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July 11, 2025
A large fire erupted on Friday morning in the Sindos Industrial Zone, located west of Thessaloniki, prompting an emergency alert to nearby residents. According to early reports, the blaze began around 9:30 AM in the outdoor area of a recycling and...