UK train derailment in Essex: Second incident in 24 hours (Video)
A Greater Anglia train derailed near Wickford, Essex — the second UK derailment in 24 hours. Police report no injuries in the latest incident.
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Prichard Colón, boxer, dies 11 years after fatal head injury
Prichard Colón, the Puerto Rican boxing prodigy, has died at 33, eleven years after a brain injury sustained in a 2015 bout ended his career.
Sailing ban lifted at Rafina & Lavrio ports: Extra ferry routes added
Greece’s Coast Guard lifts the sailing ban at Rafina and Lavrio ports, with ferry companies adding extra routes for the Assumption holiday weekend.
Greece Wildfire Alert: 10 Regions at Very High Risk on Assumption Day
Greece issues wildfire alert for Assumption Day with 10 regions at very high risk as gale-force winds and ferry disruptions grip the country.
Preveza tunnel crash: Truck hits 3 cars, 8 injured near Aktio
A truck crashed into three stationary cars near the Aktio underwater tunnel in Preveza, injuring eight people including two children.
Tax crackdown in Santorini & Naxos: Restaurants, rentals, and mini markets caught evading taxes
Greek tax authority AADE shuts down restaurants, rental properties, and mini markets in Santorini and Naxos for tax evasion this August.
Greece’s labor market gaps widen as mass retirements create worker shortages
Greece faces growing labor shortages as mass retirements shrink the workforce, with 52,000+ vacancies across tourism, healthcare, and retail in 2026.
Assumption Day 2025: Meat prices at Athens’ Varvakios market
Athens’ Varvakios Market sees a last-minute rush ahead of Assumption Day, with lamb, pork, chicken, and beef prices varying widely this August 15.
Greece tax authority intensifies inspections this August 15th holiday
Greece’s tax authority is conducting sweeping audits of tourist businesses this August 15th, targeting restaurants, beach bars, and short-term rentals for tax evasion.
Iran Rejects Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Claims: “Still Under Islamic Republic Control”
Iran’s military dismisses Trump’s Strait of Hormuz control claims as “lies,” insisting the waterway remains firmly under Islamic Republic authority.
Ukraine proposes Black Sea ceasefire for civilian targets, Russia silent
Ukraine proposed a Black Sea ceasefire on civilian targets via a third country, but Russia has yet to respond, Reuters reports amid rising food price concerns.
EU Budget Battle: Frugal Nations vs. Cohesion Bloc in High-Stakes MFF Showdown
The EU’s 2028–2034 budget battle intensifies as the frugal bloc clashes with cohesion advocates and MEPs demand a 10% funding increase.
Trump Administration’s Lawsuit Against Harvard Over Pro-Palestinian Protests Dismissed
A federal judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Harvard, ruling it failed to prove the university violated civil rights law over antisemitism claims.
Nick Reiner faces possible death penalty for parents’ murder
Nick Reiner faces the death penalty after a grand jury upgraded charges to first-degree murder in the shocking killing of his famous parents.
Greece wildfire alert: Red Code declared across multiple regions Friday
Greece declares Red Code wildfire alert across Attica, Peloponnese, Crete and more as authorities treat category 4 zones as extreme risk.
Adonis Georgiadis: “Our commitments to Kalymnos hospital are now a reality”
Greece’s Health Minister Georgiadis delivers on hospital promises in Kalymnos, upgrading water systems, deploying specialist doctors, and hiring new staff.
Greek Left Alliance backs Lisa Itogya amid government silence on racist attack
Greece’s Left Alliance condemns government silence after basketball star Lisa Itogya faces racist abuse, praising her proud response to discrimination.
SYRIZA Calls for Repeal of Private University Law After Greece’s Top Court Ruling
SYRIZA demands full repeal of Greece’s private university law after the Council of State annulled three operating licenses, calling the ruling a major government setback.
Greece appoints new Foreign Ministry spokesperson Panagiotis Giannakoulias
Greece names Panagiotis Giannakoulias as the new Foreign Ministry spokesperson, succeeding Lana Zochiou, effective August 13, 2025.
Zakynthos fire risk: traffic ban in forests and NATURA areas ahead of Assumption Day
Zakynthos imposes a traffic ban across forests and NATURA zones from August 14–15 amid extreme wildfire risk ahead of Assumption Day.