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Greece Establishes Two New Protected Marine Areas in Ionian and Aegean Seas

Greece Establishes Two New Protected Marine Areas in Ionian and Aegean Seas

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The Greek government is establishing two new protected marine areas in the Ionian and Aegean seas, announces the country's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Tragedy Strikes as Boats Sink Near Greece and Turkey, 16 Migrants Dead

Tragedy Strikes as Boats Sink Near Greece and Turkey, 16 Migrants Dead

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At least seven people have died since a boat with migrants capsized in the Greek archipelago near Lesbos. In another accident near the Turkish coast, nine died

Greece Plans 25 Billion Euro Boost to Defense by 2036

Greece Plans 25 Billion Euro Boost to Defense by 2036

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Greece is to beef up its defense with the equivalent of 270 billion kronor – 25 billion euro – by 2036.

Greece no longer junk status: "The final step"

Greece no longer junk status: "The final step"

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Greece's time with so-called junk status on its government bonds is over, after Moody's, the last credit rating giant, raises the rating. "It signals Greece's significant progress", comments Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Ulf Kristersson: Cannot Have the US as a Defense Guarantor

Ulf Kristersson: Cannot Have the US as a Defense Guarantor

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Greater investments in defense are required – and Europe cannot rely on the USA in the future. This is the message after the top meeting in Finnish Lapland

"My island has been destroyed by floods" – great frustration

"My island has been destroyed by floods" – great frustration

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Measured calls for restraint in the climate fight and frustration over lack of will and ambition. It's a long way between the leaders at COP29

Greece wants to curb mass tourism – new taxes

Greece wants to curb mass tourism – new taxes

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It will be harder to find a room in Athens and more expensive to tourist on popular Greek islands like Mykonos and Santorini. The Greek government has launched a package of measures to curb the massive flow of tourists after the pandemic years

After 30 years: Sunken village rises in Greek drought

After 30 years: Sunken village rises in Greek drought

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The warm summer has unforeseen consequences in Greece. For the first time in over three decades, the village of Kallio lies on dry land

Athens' suburbs are on fire – Greece receives EU aid

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Athens' suburbs are on fire – Greece receives EU aid

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A large forest fire has reached the northern suburbs of Greece's capital city Athens. Thousands of people have been evacuated

Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen

Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen

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Acute crisis meetings await in the EU if the votes are not enough for Ursula von der Leyen. The drama is great when the German woman puts her career at stake in a single decisive vote

Six-day workweek sparks heated debate in Greece

Six-day workweek sparks heated debate in Greece

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Shameful, the opposition thinks. Absolutely necessary, according to the government

Fire-ravaged Greece makes a major investment ahead of a hot summer

Fire-ravaged Greece makes a major investment ahead of a hot summer

When the wildfires raged in the Mediterranean countries last summer, Greece was particularly vulnerable. At the same time, criticism has been pouring in from the Greek opposition about the country not being prepared for the fire inferno