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Greek Workers Strike Over Low Wages

Apr 10, 2025

Thousands of workers protested in Athens during a 24-hour nationwide strike demanding higher wages to counter rising living costs. Transport services, including ferries and flights, were disrupted as Greece's largest unions mobilized.…

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Two Women Detained for Baggage Theft at Athens Airport

Jan 16, 2025

Police at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport detained two women, aged 38 and 36, accused of stealing suitcases from the baggage claim area. Authorities reported that at least eight suitcases had been…

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Police and Protesters Clash during March for Killing 15-Year-Old

Dec 7, 2024

Numerous people in Athens, the capital of Greece, marched in memory of Alexandros Grigoropoulos, who was killed by police during a protest in 2008 at the age of 15. Some protesters set fire to garbage bins in the Exarchia district where the…

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Explosion in Apartment in Athens Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured

Nov 1, 2024

An explosion occurred in an apartment in the Ampelokipoi district of the Greek capital Athens, killing a man and injuring a woman. According to police, a bomb squad found a gun and a cellphone in the apartment. Authorities say that it is…

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Greece Wildfire Claims Life and Spreads Near Athens

Aug 13, 2024

A deadly wildfire near Varnava, 35 kilometers north of Athens, has claimed a woman's life and destroyed 100,000 decares of land. The fire, which started on Sunday, continues to spread, with efforts to control it involving 702…

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Forest Fire Near Athens Forces Evacuations as Blaze Spread

Aug 12, 2024

A forest fire that erupted yesterday in the village of Varnava and the town of Megara near Athens has quickly spread toward the outskirts of the Greek capital, fueled by strong winds and hot weather. Greece, which has been…

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Forest Fires Break Out Near Athens

Aug 12, 2024

Forest fires broke out in the village of Varnava and the town of Megara near the Greek capital Athens yesterday. The flames quickly grew due to the wind and hot weather, and locals were evacuated. Athens Observatory Research Director…

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Forest Fire Breaks Out Near Athens

Jun 30, 2024

A forest fire broke out on Mount Parnitha, located approximately 20 kilometers north of Athens, the capital of Greece. Authorities stated that 200 firefighters were sent to the area, and the fire was brought under control despite the windy…

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Athens Blanketed in Sahara Dust Cloud

Apr 24, 2024

Athens, Greece, experienced an unusual phenomenon as a dust cloud from the Sahara Desert enveloped the city, turning the sky orange. The iconic Acropolis was obscured by the thick dust, prompting warnings…

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Greek Farmers Protest in Athens

Feb 21, 2024

Farmers in Athens, Greece, took to the streets demanding lower production costs and eased tax burdens, highlighting their economic challenges. The demonstration aimed to garner support and draw attention to the plight of farmers facing…

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