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Greece-Turkey tensions escalate: “A conflict could be triggered by a random event”

August 28, 2026 | Politics
Greece-Turkey tensions surge as Ankara pushes demilitarization demands and an expert warns a conflict could be sparked by a single random incident.

Mitsotakis tours Florina & Kozani as ministers flood Macedonia and Thrace

August 28, 2026 | Politics
Greek PM Mitsotakis tours Florina and Kozani as ministers fan out across 15 regions of Macedonia and Thrace ahead of Thessaloniki International Fair.

Mitsotakis: Thessaloniki Metro extension to Kalamaria is now a reality

August 27, 2026 | Politics
Greek PM Mitsotakis inaugurates the Thessaloniki Metro extension to Kalamaria, calling it one of Europe's most modern urban transit systems.

PASOK vs. New Democracy clash over parliament vice president pick

August 27, 2026 | Politics
New Democracy refuses to back SYRIZA's Elena Akrita for parliament vice president, sparking a heated clash between rival party spokespersons in Athens.

Greek Government vs. PASOK: A fierce clash over parliament votes

August 27, 2026 | Politics
Greece's government and PASOK clash sharply over parliament deputy speaker votes, with both sides trading accusations of political inconsistency and evasion.

Kerameus on occupational insurance: “We are building a better future for Greeks”

August 27, 2026 | Politics
Greece's Labour Minister Niki Kerameus hails the passage of the occupational insurance bill, promising better pensions and a stronger financial future for Greek workers.

Thessaloniki: The New Capital of the Balkans — €1bn investment plan unveiled

August 27, 2026 | Politics
Greece's Development Minister hails Thessaloniki as the Balkans' new capital, unveiling a €1bn investment plan creating 5,000+ jobs in Macedonia.

Androulakis unveils PASOK’s 10+1 proposals on private debt in Greece

August 27, 2026 | Politics
PASOK leader Androulakis unveils a 10+1 action plan on private debt in Greece, promising fairer rules, home protection, and real debt relief for households.

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Femicide and suicidality: Is there really a connection?

Femicide and suicidality: Is there really a connection?

A psychiatrist examines whether femicide and suicidality share a common pattern — and why easy generalizations can be dangerously misleading.

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Zakynthos miracle: Tourist out of danger after 79-minute CPR rescue

A 23-year-old Princeton graduate is out of danger after rescuers performed CPR for 79 minutes following a near-drowning in Zakynthos,…

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Greece Heatwave: Temperatures Exceed 40°C as Heat Persists Into Friday

Greece swelters as temperatures surpass 40°C in Sparta and Elis, with the heatwave set to continue through Friday, August 28.

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You Ting disappearance: Key witness testimony and last known movements of missing Chinese translator

Greek police investigate the disappearance of Chinese translator You Ting as a key witness comes forward in Thessaloniki with critical…

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Femicide in Rodopi: The violent struggle before the fatal stabbing

Greek woman killed by estranged husband in Rodopi. Forensic findings reveal brutal struggle, circular bruises, and a fatal 20cm stab…

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El Niño is intensifying: What it means for Greece’s 2026-2027 winter

El Niño is intensifying: What it means for Greece’s 2026-2027 winter

NOAA puts El Niño odds above 90% for a record-breaking 2026–2027 season. Here's what it…

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Teen tragedy at Dermata Waterfalls: 18-year-old found dead in pool below waterfall

Teen tragedy at Dermata Waterfalls: 18-year-old found dead in pool below waterfall

An 18-year-old girl was found dead in the pool beneath the Dermata Waterfalls near Veria,…

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After the wildfires: First autumn rains raise flood fears in Greece

After the wildfires: First autumn rains raise flood fears in Greece

Greek meteorologists warn burned areas face serious flood risk as autumn's first heavy rains approach…

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Syria’s al-Sharaa appoints Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as presidential adviser

Syria’s al-Sharaa appoints Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as presidential adviser

Syria's president al-Sharaa appoints Kurdish SDF leader Mazloum Abdi as presidential adviser days after the militia's historic dissolution.

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Ceuta in Crisis: Protesters Torch Migrant Camp, Demand Morocco Deportations

Protesters burned a migrant camp in Spain's Ceuta enclave and blocked Red Cross aid, as pressure mounts on PM Sánchez…

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EU Commission approves Greece’s €4.77B Social Climate Plan

The EU Commission approves Greece's €4.77B Social Climate Plan to support vulnerable households and cut CO₂ emissions by 2032.

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Spain’s Treasure of Villena Stolen in Under 4 Minutes: 3,000-Year-Old Artifacts Vanish

Thieves broke into Spain's Villena Museum in under 4 minutes, stealing 3,000-year-old Bronze Age artifacts — one of Europe's greatest…

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Peter Cullen, Legendary Voice of Optimus Prime, Dies at 85

Legendary voice actor Peter Cullen, the iconic voice behind Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at the age…

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UK Airport Cyberattack Exposes Data of 8.7 Million Travelers

UK Airport Cyberattack Exposes Data of 8.7 Million Travelers

A cyberattack on the Manchester Airports Group exposed personal data of 8.7 million travelers across…

10 hours ago World
Nepal floods: At least 380 dead, 1,000+ missing after catastrophic glacier collapse

Nepal floods: At least 380 dead, 1,000+ missing after catastrophic glacier collapse

At least 380 people have been confirmed dead following the catastrophic floods that struck the…

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Trump renames Lake Ontario “Lake of America” in new Canada clash

Trump renames Lake Ontario “Lake of America” in new Canada clash

Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake of America," escalating his symbolic offensive against…

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