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Greece, Spain and Portugal race to contain wildfires as EU steps up cross-border help

Fire crews in Greece, Spain, and Portugal are racing to contain wildfires

The Independent UK

Riot police block pro-Palestine protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship in Greece

Last month, the Crown Iris left the Greek island of Syros early without its passengers disembarking after more than 150 protesters demonstrated at the island's port. There have been similar protests in Rhodes and Crete.

Euronews

Spain Suffers Third Wildfire Death, Greece Beats Back Flames

Spain on Thursday mourned its third wildfire death this week and Greece began beating back a blaze threatening its third-largest city Patras as an unrelenting heatwave stoked tinderbox conditions in southern Europe.

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Riot police block protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship in Greece

Riot police in Greece have cordoned off an area around an Israeli cruise ship at the port of Piraeus

The Independent UK

Animals carried to safety as wildfires sweep Greece

Wildfires raging across southern Europe on Wednesday forced evacuations and animal rescues as flames threatened the Greek port city of Patras after weeks of intense heat.

Euronews

Trump says Putin ‘wants to get it done’ at tomorrow’s Alaska summit, as he floats idea of second meeting with Zelenskyy – as it happened

US president indicates in interview that any deal would not be made without Zelenskyy ahead of Friday’s meeting in Alaska

The Guardian - UK

At least three killed as European wildfires threaten the evacuation of thousands

Wildfires in Greece, Albania, Spain, Portugal and Italy have caused widespread damage. At least two people have been killed and thousands face evacuation.

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Spain wildfires are ‘clear warning’ of climate emergency, minister says

Environment minister says blazes, in which two people have died, are proof of country’s vulnerability to global heating

The Guardian - UK

Thousands Battle Greece Fires As Heatwave Bakes Europe

Greece on Wednesday battled to contain more than 20 wildfires including one menacing its third-largest city Patras as a heatwave stoked blazes and forced the evacuation of thousands in southern Europe.

International Business Times

Fresh protest against Gaza war erupts in Greece over arrival of Israeli cruise ship

Riot police clashed with pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the port city of Volos, the latest protest against the Crown Iris ship and tourists from Israel.

Euronews

Wildfires scorch Greece as heatwave grips parts of Europe

Nearly 5,000 firefighters assisted by 33 aircraft deployed in Greece as flames stoked by winds and hot, dry conditions.

Al Jazeera

Greece prepares to launch its largest data centre yet amid boom in demand from AI

Greece is investing in the creation of large data centres amid a boom in demand across Europe and worldwide.

Euronews

Greek ban on ATM charges and limits on other banking fees comes into force today

The Greek Ministry of Finance has implemented new rules across the country banning withdrawal fees for bank ATMs.

Euronews

Two tourists drown at sea amid gale-force winds in Greece

Strong winds in Greece have whipped up wildfires and left tourists stranded across the country

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Euronews

Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record temperatures

France, Spain, Greece and Turkey are all battling wildfires as a new heatwave brings record temperatures surpassing 42 degrees Celsius.

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Retire on This Island for Mediterranean Living on the Cheap

This independent nation has a lower cost of living and more visa options than many of its Mediterranean cousins.

Al Jazeera

At least one killed as firefighters battle Greece blaze for second day

A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained but not out on Saturday, the fire brigade says.

International Business Times

Two Tourists Die, Fires Erupt In Greece Amid Gale-force Winds

Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea in Greece on Friday, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds confined many ferries to port, disrupting tens of thousands of summer travellers, and sparked wildfires.

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The Conversation

Authoritarian rulers aren’t new – here’s what Herodotus, an early Greek historian, wrote about them

“No Kings” rallies. “Good Trouble” protests. “Rage against the Regime” uprisings. These events in the first seven months of President Donald Trump’s second term, along with public opinion polls, show that many Americans are concerned about Trump’s expansive use of executive power.

Al Jazeera

Majority seek end to Israel weapons sales: Survey spanning three continents

Amid Israel’s genocide in Gaza, a five-nation poll shows support for the private sector and states to take action.

Euronews

How Afghan women under Taliban rule are coding their way to a brighter future

With girls banned from high school and universities, many are turning to religious schools known as madrassas instead. The only other option they have is to try to learn online, clandestinely.

The Independent UK

Egyptian minister calls West's response to Gaza suffering shameful

Egypt's foreign minister has criticized the international response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called it shameful

The Independent UK

This overlooked region of Greece is perfect for a chilled-out short break

Halkidiki might have a reputation for its superclubs, but Emilee Tombs discovers the Greek destination is also ideal for a relaxing beach break with friends

The Independent UK

British woman’s ‘life in danger’ after vanishing from beach in Greece

The UK’s foreign office is speaking to Greek authorities after Michele Ann Bourda was reported missing from a beach in Kavala on Friday

The Guardian - US

Trump firing of statistics chief puts US data credibility at risk, experts warn

Erika McEntarfer’s exit could push US into category of countries found to have massaged economic data

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