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Activist flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza says drones attacked its boats
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Activists taking part in a flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza said Wednesday that some of their boats were attacked by drones...
Greek island sees surge in migrant boat arrivals despite harsher detention policy
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece say more than 120 migrants were intercepted off the island of Crete early Monday, the latest in a series of arrivals despite...
Parts of Athens evacuated after more than 50 wildfires in 24 hours
Parts of Athens have been evacuated after more than 50 wildfires broke out in 24 hours, fuelled by dry conditions, high winds and extreme temperatures.People living in the suburb...
Footballer George Baldock died from drowning in his own pool in Athens, inquest finds
Former Sheffield United and MK Dons footballer George Baldock died from drowning in his own swimming pool, an inquest has found.The 31-year-old died as the result of an accident...
Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims despite international criticism
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s parliament approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants arriving from Libya on Friday, despite strong criticism from the United Nations refugee agency...
Goods delivered by nuclear power? UN agency chief meets Greek shipowners to discuss the idea
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, met with Greek shipowners on Thursday to discuss the potential use of nuclear power...