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British couple killed in helicopter crash in Greece during honeymoon

Alex Cromie and his wife Marie Ebert died in a helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos.

Evening Standard

Mechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece

Marie Ebert, Alexander Cromie and their pilot died when their aircraft crashed on island of Sifnos

The Guardian - UK

Firefighters pushing to 'definitively encircle' east Belgium wildfire, authorities say

Europe has been swept by weeks of devastating wildfires fuelled by dry conditions and a historically hot summer, with France, Greece, Portugal and Spain also battling major fires.

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British Newlyweds, Greek Pilot Die as Private Helicopter Crashes on the Greek island of Sifnos

A helicopter crash in Sifnos, Greece, killed a British newlywed couple and a Greek pilot. The crash, possibly due to tail rotor failure, is under investigation by Greek authorities.

International Business Times UK

Ancient sites across Greece to be free to visit for one night only

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The Independent UK

More than 120 ancient sites will be free to visit in Greece this month

Archaeological sites, museums and monuments will offer extended opening hours to celebrate the full moon

The Independent UK

Greece’s tourism boom set to continue into 2027 as Europeans look to visit and revisit

Greece’s tourism boom looks set to extend beyond the summer peak season, with European travellers attracted to the country for the variety of experiences on offer, the friendliness of locals and safety.

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Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze

Belgium is battling one of its largest wildfires, despite cooler weather and rain helping firefighters

The Independent UK

Is it safe to visit Greece amid wildfires?

Tourists were evacuated from the Halkidiki region last week

The Independent UK

French PM booed on visit to wildfire-affected region as EU sends assistance to Belgium and Spain – as it happened

Belgium wildfire creeps closer to German border, as 104 firefighters and 36 vehicles from France help with Spain wildfire effort

The Guardian - UK

Two dead as fast-moving wildfires sweep Greek island of Salamina with residents preparing to evacuate

Two wildfires have broken out on island of Salamina during popular Greek holiday weekend

The Independent UK

Microsoft exec on Southern Europe’s big AI moment: skills — not technology — will determine who leads the region’s AI future

“I see Greece as more than a market; I see it as an innovation hub,” Charles Calestroupat, Microsoft’s VP for Southern Europe, told Fortune Greece.

Fortune

New Mediators Prop Up To End Middle East Impasse. Is Iran Listening To US Musings

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met foreign minister of Austria and held a call with the foreign minister of Greece on Wednesday. The US has not acknowledged that these discussions had anything to do with the Middle East conflict resolution talks.

International Business Times

Safety check calls after Irish teenager electrocuted taking shower in Greece

Alex McKee killed when picking up showerhead in ‘outdoor and rudimentary’ bathroom on Kimolos

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Protests in Greece as Israeli cruise ship 'Crown Iris' docks in Piraeus

"They are common criminals and, yes, we don’t want them in our country. We don’t want them,” one protester said.

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88 Pieces Of Architecture You Might Love If Modern Buildings Aren’t Your Thing

There was once a time when we could only put together simple shelters from materials like mud and stone. But as the centuries passed, we developed better tools, learned new skills, and became much more ambitious with what we could make. At some point, architecture became a real art form.…

The Times of India

Ryanair passenger partially sucked through airplane window after engine blade smashed into cabin: Report

A Ryanair passenger was partially sucked through a broken aircraft window after a fan blade from the plane's engine broke apart and struck the cabin shortly after takeoff from Greece, a preliminary report by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found.

Euronews

Assumption Day: Greece prepares to celebrate its summer 'Easter' this weekend

The 15th of August is one of the most important religious festivals in the Orthodox church and a day when traditions revive and endure across Greece.

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Temples to Minoan palaces: Greece is opening 126 ancient sites for free under the August full moon

Sites will be open until around midnight, and several will have live concerts, choirs or guided tours built into the programme.

The Guardian - UK

One dead, dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatian wildfires – as it happened

Firefighters discover body and say more than 40 people hurt in the Lokva Rogoznica and Omiš areas

Euronews

'Wall of fire' forces sea evacuation in Greece as wildfires continue across Europe

As blazes strain fire services from the Mediterranean to the Midlands in the UK, questions are being asked about Europe's ability to deal with continued heatwaves.

The Guardian - UK

Ryanair window that passenger was partly sucked out of was broken by engine debris, report finds

Fan blade broke off shortly after takeoff on 10 July flight from Greece to Germany, preliminary findings show

International Business Times UK

Ryanair Passengers Held Man's Legs for Minutes After His Head Was Sucked Out of Shattered Window

A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany experienced a mid-air emergency when engine debris shattered a cabin window, injuring a passenger. Investigations are ongoing into potential bird strike involvement.

Bangkok Post

Did Aristotle exist? China targets pseudo-history myths claiming West stole civilisations

BEIJING — A provincial propaganda department in China has warned the public against subscribing to growing conspiracy theories on history, such as those stating that Aristotle and Ancient Greece never existed.

International Business Times UK

Hundreds Rescued From Greek Beaches by Small Boats as Raging Wildfires Force Evacuations

Hundreds of tourists were evacuated from northern Greece beaches due to raging wildfires. Despite firefighting efforts, the fires spread rapidly, prompting sea rescues and emergency alerts.

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