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Ex-wife’s chilling post weeks before she ‘got boyfriend to shoot dead her college professor ex-husband’ in Greece
THE ex-wife of a "murdered" professor made a chilling post weeks before she allegedly got her boyfriend to shoot her ex-husband. Nadia Michelidaki, 43, and her boyfriend Christos Dounias, 35, were arrested for the fatal shooting of US Berkeley...

I’m a Brit living in Greece – I have to wake up at 3am to beat the heat
Rebecca Hall has to take sometimes extreme measures to cope as temperatures exceed 40°C A British woman living in Greece says she has to wake up at 3am so she can work before the heat becomes unbearable as blistering temperatures continue to...
This Might Be the Climate Wake-Up Call We’ve Been Waiting For
Teaching summer school in humid New York City in July, when many of my friends and relatives are Instagramming from the beach, I stave off vacation envy by daydreaming of future summer idylls. Lobster rolls and rocky beaches in New England as soon...

Northern Greek Farmers Demand Joint Water Agreement with Bulgaria Amid Drought Crisis
Farmers in Northern Greece are raising alarms about the severe drought affecting their crops and urgently call for cooperation with Bulgaria to address water shortages, reports the Bulgarian National Radio. Agricultural unions are pressuring the...

Europe weather maps turn deathly grey as Greece swelters in 44C and Italy hits 43C
Europe is far from finished with its sweltering heatwave that has gripped the continent over the past few weeks. Once again, temperatures are predicted to soar in several popular holiday hotspots as the British school summer holidays get underway,...

What Ancient Greece can teach the United States about defending against cyber attacks
The brief though explosive conflict between Iran and Israel, which included the US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22, appears to have settled into a fragile cease-fire. But US leaders should nonetheless be on guard for potential...

Trump tariffs hit peaches as Greece fears dent in demand
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Press Remarks by Commissioner Lahbib in Greece following meeting with Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection
European Commission Speech Brussels, 17 Jul 2025 Many Europeans are rightly travelling to beautiful Greece for their holidays. I am here for a different reason. Today Europe is the fastest-warming continent in...

This summertime freezer treat for kids has appeal for…
To make Frozen Banana Pops, kids can help the peel bananas, place them on a stick and roll them in yogurt, dry cereal or dried fruit. The pops, which have just 110 calories, will last up to two weeks in the freezer. When it’s hot outside, it’s...

Ted Cruz explains family vacation to Greece during yet another natural disaster in Texas
Senator Ted Cruz was on vacation as the devastating Texas floods unfolded over the weekend and was forced to cut his trip short. Cruz was seen vacationing in Athens, Greece, over the weekend after casting his vote on Trump's budget bill last week...

Firefighters on high alert as extreme wildfire risk looms
A Volunteer Forest Firefighters Rescue Team member stands by a vehicle during a patrol in Ekali, northern Athens, Greece, May 3, 2025. [Stelios Misinas/Reuters] Firefighters have been placed on high alert in several parts of the country, as...
Vegetation loss from Greek wildfires sharply raised soil temperature, report says
(Reuters) -The soil surface temperature in areas around Greek capital Athens rose in some places by as much as 10 degrees Celsius since July 2024 after big fires destroyed vegetation, research released on Wednesday by the Athens National...

Road slate more manageable, but Georgia will face 'crazy' environments
Getting to the SEC championship game for Georgia football last season, let alone winning it, was no small achievement considering the road gauntlet the Bulldogs had to navigate, highlighted by games at Alabama, Texas and Ole Miss. The 2025 SEC...

Launch of app for truck and coach entries
ECONOMY File photo. As of Monday, a unified digital app for recording incoming and outgoing trucks and coaches at all customs offices at Greek land border checkpoints will be fully operational. This application will eliminate the old handwritten...

Eurobank: The Greek tourism model is changing - Less revenue per visitor, more arrivals
A new study by Eurobank’s Economic Analysis and Research Unit, led by economist Tassos Anastasatos, highlights significant changes in the Greek tourism model. The study’s main finding is that tourism in Greece is now evolving in a direction where...

More students at the Galaxidi School of Tourism Education | Sustainability step
Another step towards the sustainability and strengthening of the Galaxidi School of Tourism Education is taking place in the new academic year 2025-2026, with the increase in the number of students that will be hosted in its facilities from 20 to...

From the health department: Recycling
Hocking County is part of the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District, which is dedicated to educating the community about safe disposal of solid waste and recycling. The Solid Waste District helps maintain 22 household recycling drop-off sites, holds...

Holiday weather maps show mega 40C heatwaves over school summer breaks for Spain, Greece, France
As the kids break up from school, many people will be jetting off on a long-awaited summer vacay - here’s the lowdown on what the weather will have in store for you in the holiday hotspots You could be wondering if booking that summer holiday was...

YOTEL and Valpre Capital to launch 113-unit YOTELPAD aparthotel across Athens city centre
Branded Flex Living concept taps into rising demand as city curbs short-term lets and attracts international capital YOTEL has unveiled plans to open its first property in Greece through a new partnership with London-based investment manager...

Travel with Italian Style: ITA Airways Connects Athens to the World
Combining modern connectivity with Italian elegance, ITA Airways offers a seamless travel experience from Athens to Rome and onward to worldwide destinations. ITA Airways operates 4 daily flights from Athens to Rome Fiumicino ensuring convenient...