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Tempi Concert for the 57 victims of the train tragedy (LiveStreaming)

Thousands of Greeks and a sold-out concert dedicated to the 57 victims of the tragic train collision in Tempi is taking place at the Panathenaic Stadium in central Athens on Friday night, October 11, 2024. An organization representing several families of the victims has organized the concert with the participation …

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Stunning Aurora Borealis visible in Greece (picts)

An impressive appearance of the northern lights, the Aurora Borealis, in the town of Xanthi, Greece,  on Thursday, October 10, 2024. The phenomenon, which is rare in Greece, offered a magnificent sight to the residents of the area in north-eastern Greece. The sky was lit up with red and purple …

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British hiker dies in Kalavryta gorge, Peloponnese

The body of a 67-year-old British national was recovered from a remote area in Megalo Spileo, Kalavryta in Peloponnese, according to a police announcement on Friday. According to the announcement, the British national had gone to the location with a fellow Briton to watch passing fighter jets. However, the 67-year-old …

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Second phase of hydrocarbon survey off SW Crete starts

The Hellenic Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management Company (HEREMA) announced on Thursday the successful completion of the first phase of exploration for hydrocarbons carried out by the ExxonMobil/HELLENiQ ENERGY consortium in the marine areas of the block southwest of Crete, as well as the decision of the consortium to officially …

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Several regional airports in Greece temporarily shut down for upgrades

Several regional airports in Greece will shut down briefly and gradually between November 2024 and February 2025 for runway upgrades, the managing company  Fraport Greece announced on Wednesday. Fraport Greece, which manages 14 regional airports in all, said all commercial and private flights will be suspended during the works according …

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High levels of arsenic detected in water supply in Halkidiki villages

High levels of arsenic have been detected in the local water supply of two villages in Halkidiki, northern Greece with the residents of Nea Triglia and Nea Plagia to express their concern. According to the municipality, an additional treatment stage is necessary to remove the arsenic, and installation procedures are …

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City of Athens announces schedule for free guided tours in October

The popular and free tours of Athens by licensed tour guides are back, the Municipality of Athens announced on Tuesday. Starting on the weekend of October 12-13, 2024, the current schedule will continue to October 30, in collaboration between the city’s Organization for Culture, Sports and Youth (OPANDA) and the …

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