All news on the topic: Greece

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Greek authorities arrest 13 in drug raid, including Azerbaijani president Aliyev’s cousin
Creek authorities raided a luxury villa in the Kalyvia region, arresting 13 people during what local media described as a “drug party.” Among the detainees was DJ Mikaela, identified as a cousin of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
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A 25-year-old Briton found dead in Greek waters after ’losing consciousness while diving,’ with two people arrested
The 25-year-old male was found dead in the sea after ‘losing consciousness while diving’ in Vouliagmeni, south of Athens, Greece, on Saturday afternoon
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Greece hit by general strike as workers protest against cost-of-living squeeze
Unions demand ‘dignified wages’ as unequal recovery from debt crisis has left many struggling with higher costs
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Greece removes anonymity for whistleblowers in the Novartis case
Greek authorities lifted the anonymity of two whistleblowers Thursday in the Novartis bribery case, which implicated several government officials, including two former prime ministers.
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Greece secure historic win over England, delivering a reality check to Lee Carsley
Maybe this is what happens when you play all the fun guys. Lee Carsley loaded his starting England XI with Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer in central areas, Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon on the wings; the dial turned furiously to attack.
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Greek Supreme Court Chief Prosecutor clears Intel service of spyware attack accusations
A Greek supreme court prosecutor said on Tuesday that no government agency was criminally liable for the illegal spyware attack rocking the Mediterranean country for more than two years, but only private individuals may be held accountable for minor offenses in a decision considered by critics as a cover-up.
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Passengers stranded for 50 hours in airport after IT outage cancels more flights
Holidaymakers have been stranded inside Corfu Airport for more than 50 hours after an IT glitch disrupted flights back to the UK.
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British tourist dies while swimming off Greek island during intense heat
A British holidaymaker has died after falling unconscious in extreme temperatures on a popular Greek island.
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A Kazakh tycoon denies involvement in a Greek forest fire, which authorities are currently investigating
Kazakh tycoon Daniyar Abulgazin has said he and the guests aboard a yacht he chartered in Greece had no role in starting a forest fire on the island of Hydra, adding that authorities questioned them before they flew out of the country.
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Tributes pour in for a British businessman, 44, found floating in the sea after reportedly being struck in the head during a Greek yacht regatta
The dad-of-two was found floating in the sea in the island’s exclusive old port area
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Thirteen arrested after fireworks from a yacht ignite forest fire on Greek island
Hydra’s mayor outraged by incident as country faces wildfires fanned by high winds and hot weather
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Michael Mosley’s post-mortem confirms exact time of death and rules out ’foul play’
Dr Michael Mosley was found dead on Sunday after vanishing while taking a walk during a holiday on Greek island of Symi with his wife, as police have now provided an update on his autopsy
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Body found in search for missing British TV doctor Michael Mosley
A body has been found in the search for missing British TV presenter Michael Mosley in Greece, a police spokesperson said, but it needs formal identification.
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Greece rocked by voter privacy scandal ahead of EU election
Voter data held by the Interior Ministry found its way to a New Democracy MEP running for reelection.
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Activists in Greece question jailing asylum seekers: ’The real smugglers are rarely on the boat’
Hundreds of people – including children – face lengthy prison sentences under harsh Greek anti-smuggling law
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Turkey has evolved into a crucial intermediary for Putin, serving as a transit point for the sale of disguised fuel to the EU
Moscow bagged €3 billion through a sanctions loophole that allows Turkey to relabel Russian oil and ship it to the EU.
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Brit girl, 16, raped while on holiday after she left parents to go to toilet
A British girl, 16, was taken to the police by her mother after being raped during a holiday on Greek island Crete after leaving her parents and going to the toilet in a bar
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Whooping cough outbreak leaves two dead and 50 ill at popular holiday hotspot
Cases of whooping cough, also known as the 100-day cough because of its longevity in patients, has boomed at the start of 2024 with sufferers at the highest in more than a decade and cases reported across Europe
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Caroline Crouch's terrifying last moments and hidden detail that exposed husband
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. Evil helicopter pilot Babis Anagnostopoulos staged a botched home invasion to cover up the premeditated murder of his 20-year-old wife Caroline Crouch in May 2021
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Charles 'turns to secret Greek monk friend for advice' after cancer diagnosis
King Charles, who has enjoyed a friendship with Archimandrite Ephraim for more than 25 years and grew close after Princess Diana's death in 1997, is said to be grateful for the guidance
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Shipwreck off popular holiday island dubbed 'ticking time bomb'
The MS Sea Diamond ran aground off the coast of the Greek island of Santorini in 2007 with 1,195 passengers onboard. All bar two people were evacuated with Jean Allain and daughter Maud assumed dead, although their bodies were never found.
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'I beat the three week passport renewal date with four-day delivery, here's how'
I stumbled across the best date to renew - my passport took just four days and I'd urge any 2024 holiday makers to apply by this date
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Exact date UK weather to be warmer than Greece as temperatures to rise to 15C
The weather in parts of Britain will be hotter than mainland Greece this week as temperatures take an upward turn. Highs of 15°c are expected in the south on Thursday
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Teacher praised for playing Assassin's Creed in class to teach history lesson
Creating a teaching style students can relate to and engage with has long been a Holy Grail for educators, but one man seems to have cracked the code – with video games
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Exact date UK will be warmer than Athens - before wall of snow smashes Britain
Britain can expect warmer weather than Athens this week, with an exact date for the change in rain to sunny skies revealed by the Met Office's latest UK forecasts