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Can Greece Withstand the Gathering Global Storm?
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
Fifteen years ago, Greece stood at the edge of an economic abyss. Shut out of international markets, with empty coffers and soaring deficits, it became the epicenter of a financial earthquake that rocked Europe. The term “Greek-style crisis”...
Sexual Harassment, Burnout a Growing Concern in Greek Workplaces
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
Workplace sexual harassment and bullying are becoming increasingly common in Greece, according to a recent study by the Labour Institute of the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE). The research paints a troubling picture of working life...
Acropolis shuts, heatwave scorches Greece
Oman Observer
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July 8, 2025
Athens - Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers around the country during a four-day heatwave. The Greek culture ministry said the...
Nicole Kidman Finds Serenity on Paxos, Greece
Greek Reporter
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July 8, 2025
Nicole Kidman at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. Credit: Harald Krichel , CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, 58, has once again sought the tranquil embrace of the Greek islands for her summer retreat, choosing...
WATCH | Greece rescues hundreds of migrants from Libya
Times LIVE
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In a separate incident, also on Sunday, the EU's Frontex border agency rescued 96 migrants on board two boats off Crete, the coastguard said. The migrants are now being taken to Crete, Greece's largest and most populous island. Sea arrivals from...
Acropolis closes as Greece sizzles under another severe heatwave
Al Jazeera
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July 8, 2025
Scorching heat forces closure of the iconic site amid severe weather warnings and fire risks across the country. Greece has shut the Acropolis and halted outdoor work across the country as a fierce heatwave scorches the region, pushing...
Two killed in Red Sea attack on Greek-owned ship, blamed on Yemen’s Houthis
The Times of Israel
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July 8, 2025
Two crew members of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier ship Eternity C were killed in an attack by sea drones and speedboats off Yemen on Monday night, Liberia’s delegation told a meeting of the UN’s International Maritime Organization...
'Cancun Cruz' Spotted On Holiday In Greece While Texas Suffers Deadly Flooding
National Memo
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July 8, 2025
Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, must have had flight miles expiring soon, otherwise it’s hard to explain the extreme inopportune timing of his luxe family vacation. Cruz was spotted on a relaxing tour of the Greek Parthenon Saturday as his...
Ted Cruz was vacationing in Greece when the deadly Texas floods broke out. His office says he took the first flight home.
The Gilmer Mirror - Texas
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By Owen Dahlkamp and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2025 “Ted Cruz was vacationing in Greece when the deadly Texas floods broke out. His office says he took the first flight home.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,...
Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece
BBC
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The Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece. The popular site in the capital city of Athens was shutting from 13:00-17:00 local time (11:00-15:00 BST), the country's culture ministry said. Highs...
Zoom down a mountain, tiptoe through the trees at Greek Peak (Steve Featherstone adventures)
Syracuse.com - New York
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July 8, 2025
If visiting a ski resort is at the bottom of your list of things to do this summer, think again. When the snow melts, Greek Peak Mountain Resort, best known for some of the best skiing in CNY, transforms into an all-season adventure park. Once icy...
Ted Cruz Criticized For Greece Vacation As Texas Flood Death Toll Rises
Live and Let's Fly - California
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July 8, 2025
As Texas faced flash floods, “Flyin’ Ted” Cruz was vacationing in Greece, a reminder of what happened in 2021 when Cruz flew to Cancun as Texas faced devastating winter storms. But attacking him for this seems quite unreasonable, especially when...
Suspicious Envelope Sparks Alert Outside Greek Parliament
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
A security alert was triggered outside the Hellenic Parliament on the morning of Tuesday, July 7, after a suspicious envelope addressed to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was discovered in an exterior area of the building. Early reports...
Sen. Ted Cruz Caught Sightseeing In Greece Amid Devastating Floods In His Home State
HuffPost
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July 8, 2025
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is drawing heat for chasing the sun in Europe as his constituents back home dealt with a devastating crisis. Cruz was captured queuing up to visit the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, on Saturday afternoon local time, after...
Two crew dead, at least two wounded in attack on Greek vessel in Red Sea
Cyprus Mail
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July 8, 2025
Two crew members of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C were killed in a drone and speedboat attack off Yemen on Monday evening, Liberia’s shipping delegation told a meeting of the International Maritime Organisation on...
Attack on Greek vessel in Red Sea leaves two dead, at least two injured
The Globe and Mail
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July 8, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C was attacked 50 nautical miles southwest of the Yemeni port of Hodeidah.Sinisa Aljinovic/The Associated Press Two crew members of the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk...
Two crew dead, at least two wounded in latest Red Sea attack on Greek ship
Channel News Asia
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July 8, 2025
ATHENS: Two seafarers on the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C were killed in a drone and speedboat attack off Yemen, Liberia's shipping delegation told a UN meeting on Tuesday (Jul 8), the second incident in a day after...
Ted Cruz says he left Greece ‘as fast as humanly possible’ after Texas flood: Flight data says otherwise
AL.com - Alabama
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July 8, 2025
Sen. Ted Cruz toured one of Greece’s historic sites a day after the Guadalupe River flooded its banks and killed dozens of people in Texas. While the Texas senator’s spokesperson said Cruz returned home “as fast as humanly possible,” flight data...
Athens closes the Acropolis and Cyprus faces 'Titanic' wildfire battle while search for Brit missing on holiday island enters 12th day as brutal 42C heatwave scorches Greece
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
Cyprus is facing a 'titanic' battle with wildfires and Athens has been forced to close the Acropolis as Greece faces a scorching heatwave. Temperatures in the country are expected to reach 42C (107.6 Fahrenheit) on Tuesday. Greece's culture...
Grace Mykonos, Greece, hotel review
The Independent
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July 8, 2025
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