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European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) · July 17, 2025

There has been a rise in the number of people arriving in Greece irregularly in recent weeks. The Greek Parliament has approved a three-month asylum suspension on arrivals from North Africa. The Racist Violence Recording Network has raised...

Greece Braces for Intensified Heatwave

MENAFN · July 16, 2025

(MENAFN) Greece is getting ready to face a fresh and more severe heatwave, which is anticipated to bring extreme heat and an increased likelihood of wildfires, according to local news sources on Wednesday. As reported by a daily newspaper, weather...

Netanyahu issues apology to Pope for bombing church

MENAFN · July 19, 2025

(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to Pope Leo in a phone call following the Israeli tank shelling of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, which killed three people—including the local priest—and injured ten others....

Blistering Heatwave Set to Grip Greece

MENAFN · July 16, 2025

(MENAFN) Greece is bracing for a powerful new heatwave expected to deliver extreme temperatures and escalate the risk of wildfires, local media reported Wednesday. As detailed by media, weather models indicate that temperatures could soar to a...

Turkish Foreign Minister Joins Cyprus Meeting

MENAFN · July 16, 2025

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to participate in an unofficial gathering regarding the Cyprus issue, taking place on Wednesday at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The event will bring together representatives from...

Portugal Maintains Strategic Edge in Investment Migration Despite Citizenship Law Debate

EIN Presswire · July 16, 2025

Strategic Insights from Get Golden Visa for Global Investors LISBON, LISBON, PORTUGAL, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Despite ongoing parliamentary debate around proposed changes to the Portugal citizenship law, investor demand for the...

Greece Warns About Wildfire Threat Forecast

MENAFN · July 13, 2025

(MENAFN) The National Observatory of Athens has issued a serious warning about an increased danger of wildfires across the region of Attica—which encompasses Athens and the nearby port city of Piraeus—during the months of August and September. The...

Greece lawmakers to reduce number of undocumented migrants

MENAFN · July 12, 2025

(MENAFN) Lawmakers in Greece have passed a heavily debated legal measure aimed at reducing the number of undocumented migrants arriving by sea, particularly from Libya and other North African nations, as stated by reports. The measure, introduced...

Greece Suspends Asylum Applications for North African Migrants

MENAFN · July 10, 2025

(MENAFN) Greece has announced the suspension of asylum applications from individuals arriving from North Africa for a period of three months, as revealed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The move is intended to address the growing number of...

Greece suspends processing of asylum applications for North Africans

MENAFN · July 10, 2025

(MENAFN) Greece has temporarily suspended the processing of asylum applications for individuals arriving from North Africa, citing a sharp increase in illegal sea crossings, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday. The...

Greece reliable partner for Serbia in European integration process

The Government of the Republic of Serbia · July 9, 2025

Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starović spoke today with Ambassador of Greece to Serbia Maria Levanti, about Serbia’s further progress in the European integration process.

Greece Eyes Strategic Upgrade with Submarines

MENAFN · July 8, 2025

(MENAFN) Greece is preparing to bolster its naval capabilities by procuring a new fleet of submarines capable of launching cruise missiles, according to reports in a newspaper on Monday. Drawing on comments made by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias...

Greece Reveals Plan to Acquire Missile-Equipped Submarines

MENAFN · July 7, 2025

(MENAFN) Greece is set to bolster its naval power with plans to acquire new submarines capable of launching cruise missiles, according to local media reports on Monday. Drawing from statements made by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias during last...

Greece deals with fifty wildfires amid scorching heat

MENAFN · July 7, 2025

(MENAFN) Firefighters across Greece were tackling more than 50 wildfires on Sunday, as an intensifying heatwave and strong winds heightened the risk of rapid fire spread, according to reports. One of the most critical fires broke out in a wooded...

Jimmy The Greek teams up with the Toronto Maple Leafs as the Official Greek Restaurant

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · July 11, 2025

Toronto, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jimmy The Greek, the country’s most recognized Greek quick-service restaurant, is excited to announce a multi-year partnership with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Starting this upcoming 2025-26 season, Jimmy...

Greece Grapples with Increasing Water Shortage

MENAFN · July 5, 2025

(MENAFN) Greece is facing a worsening water emergency, as both surface-level and subterranean supplies are shrinking at a troubling rate, local media disclosed on Friday, referencing findings from a comprehensive investigation. Highlighting the...

Greece's Water Supplies Drop to Crisis Levels Amid Tourism Surge

MENAFN · July 5, 2025

(MENAFN) Greece faces an escalating water emergency as both surface and groundwater supplies drop to dangerous lows, according to a comprehensive study reported by local outlets Friday. A media outlet revealed the crisis stems from excessive...

Yala Greek Ice Cream Makes U.S. Debut on National Ice Cream Day

EIN Presswire · July 8, 2025

Greek American founder rooted in D.C. and Baltimore opens America’s first authentic Greek ice cream shop in Georgetown WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This summer, Washington, DC will make history as the first...

Minister Thembi Simelane: Human Settlements Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

South African Government · July 3, 2025

Honourable Speaker Honourable Chairperson, Albert Seabi and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements Honourable Members Fellow Cabinet Members Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Ms Tandi Mahambehlala Members of the Provincial...

Greece Deploys Warships Off Libya to Combat Illegal Migration

MENAFN · July 3, 2025

(MENAFN) Two Greek warships have commenced patrols off the coast of Libya to curb illegal migration, according to local media reports on Monday. The ships' mission focuses on identifying and intercepting the boats and smaller vessels often used by...