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Climate change made heat and dryness that fueled Iberian wildfires 40 times more likely, study finds
Associated Press
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September 4, 2025
MADRID (AP) — The extremely hot, dry and windy conditions, which fueled one of the IberianPeninsula’s most destructive wildfire seasons in recorded history, were 40 times more likely due to climate change, according to a study released Thursday....
A McDaniel student is traveling to Greece to represent her team in a unique sport
WBAL TV - Maryland
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September 7, 2025
A Maryland student is traveling to Greece to compete in a unique sport THANKS, SELENA. JOINING ME NOW IS ROHAN TITUS AND COACH JOHN LOW FROM MCDANIEL COLLEGE. AND YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO REPRESENT YOUR TEAM IN GREECE. TELL US WHAT THIS SPORT IS...
25 Cities Where You Can Retire in Great Weather for $2,000 a Month
AOL
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April Ann Canada / Getty Images/iStockphotoIt’s no secret that retiring in the U.S. can be pricey, but living out your golden years on a budget doesn’t mean sacrificing the dream of coastal living or sunny-year-round weather. There are plenty of...
Athens State kicks off renovation of Carter Hall
WAFF 48 - Alabama
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September 3, 2025
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens State University held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday to kick off the renovation of Carter Hall. Once renovated, Carter Hall will act as a hub for campus and community life, offering flexible spaces for various...
Athens man killed, Anderson man injured in car wreck
WAFF 48 - Alabama
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September 3, 2025
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:34 a.m. on Wednesday has claimed the life of an Athens man, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Gary D. Brown, 61, was fatally injured when the 2007 Ford Focus...
Regional Development Minister in Greece: Road Modernization to Boost Regional Growth and Living Standards
Bulgarian News Agency
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Modernizing road links and infrastructure networks between Bulgaria and Greece is an opportunity to achieve sustainable economic growth and improve living standards in both countries, Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Ivanov said...
Driest start to September in Cleveland in years
ABC 5 Cleveland - Ohio
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September 15, 2025
CLEVELAND — You may have noticed we have not seen much rain across Northeast Ohio in the last several weeks. As of writing this article, Cleveland has only seen 0.23" for the month of September. This is the driest start to the month of September...
Greece Protects Polyaigos Island as Archaeological Site Amid Development Concerns
Greek Reporter
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September 4, 2025
The move aims to halt construction plans on the uninhabited island. Public Domain In a move to safeguard its natural and cultural heritage, the Culture Ministry’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) has officially designated the entire Aegean...
Greek wildlife suffers climate change impact with rising animal casualties
The Sun Daily
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September 3, 2025
ATHENS: A severely burned tortoise struggles in an Athens animal clinic despite heavy painkillers, becoming another victim of climate change devastating Greece’s wildlife. Veterinarian Grigorios Markakis described how volunteers found the tortoise...
This Rock Bassist Is Remixing Climate Activism
Mother Jones
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September 7, 2025
AJR's Adam Met at Madison Square Garden in New York City, July 2024. Greg Allen/Invision/AP Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by...
Greek deputy PM tells Cyprus to ‘clarify its position’ over interconnector
Cyprus Mail
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September 3, 2025
Greek Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis on Wednesday called on the Cypriot government to “clarify its position” over the Great Sea Interconnector project. The project, if completed, will connect the energy grids of Cyprus, Greece and Israel....
Your voice matters as City of Athens plans for the future
Athens Daily Review - Texas
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Thanks to a federal grant, the City of Athens has the opportunity to update the 2020 Comprehensive Plan to include measures that will help our community become stronger and better prepared for natural disasters. As part of the project, Athens will...
Greece’s 400-Year-Old “Revolution Oak” at Risk of Collapse
To Vima
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September 3, 2025
A historic oak tree in southern Greece, more than 400 years old and linked to the country’s struggle for independence, is now under serious threat. Known as the “Revolution Oak” of Kato Ampelokipoi in Messinia, the monumental tree is part of...
Athens Airport Redesign: A Bold Transformation to Enhance Capacity
Greek Reporter
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September 3, 2025
The expansion will be implemented in phases, keeping the airport operational throughout the process. Credit: Grimshaw Global Athens International Airport (AIA) will undergo significant redesign and expansion, with plans to boost its passenger...
Bulldogs beat Governors after long weather delay in Athens
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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September 7, 2025
ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia failed to gain momentum for its Southeastern Conference opener next weekend at Tennessee as the fourth-ranked Bulldogs stumbled on offense Saturday a weather-delayed 28-6 win over Austin Peay. Chauncey Bowens and Nate Frazier...
Huge potential for practical skills in primary education
Kathimerini
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September 14, 2025
The Greek primary education system is taking some timid steps toward its modernization, offering pupils some additional skills to the purely theoretical classes – yet there is so much potential for the schools of the 21st century. The Education...
No. 4 Bulldogs battle weather to earn second win of season
WTOC 11 - Georgia
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September 7, 2025
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia was back between the hedges on Saturday to face Austin Peay, but mother nature proved to be their biggest adversary. Kickoff was moved up an hour to 2:30 p.m. due to the forecasted weather rolling through Athens....
Greek experts highlight human cost and global responsibility in the refugee crisis
Neos Kosmos
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September 3, 2025
On Monday evening, an esteemed panel of experts on refugees and asylum seekers gathered for an event titled Navigating Displacement and Belonging: Comparative Perspectives on Refugee Integration in Greece and Australia. The human toll of...
Property Tax in Greece’s Border Areas to Be Scrapped
Greek Reporter
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September 6, 2025
Greek PM will announce the abolition of Greece’s property tax will apply to taxpayers whose primary residence is in frontier areas Credit: Flickr/ Sandrinelle/ CC BY NC SA 2-0 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to announce at the...
Toward sustainable higher education
Kathimerini
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University faculty, along with POSDEP, their highest union body, strongly emphasize the impact that the operation of the four non-state universities will have on the quality of higher education in Greece – and they all speak of negative...