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Greece's DEPA signs out-of-court agreement with Gazprom on gas prices
DEPA Commercial, the Greek gas supplier, announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement outside of court in its dispute with Gazprom regarding gas prices. DEPA signed with Gazprom a contract in January 2022 for 2 billion cubic meters of gas...

Greece shuts Acropolis, halts outdoor work as fires and storms strike region
ATHENS: As a punishing heatwave grips Greece for the second time since late June, authorities have ordered a midday work stoppage for all outdoor workers from noon to 5 p.m. to prevent heat-related health risks. In Athens, the iconic Acropolis...

Aegean: Turkey Challenges Greek Research in Fresh NAVTEX Clash
Turkey appears to be escalating tensions with Greece once again, following a new episode in the ongoing NAVTEX (Navigational Telex) exchange between the two countries. The latest dispute centers around the northern Aegean, triggered by scientific...

Video of Houthi Strike on Greek-Owned Vessel in Red Sea
A dramatic video released by Yemen’s Houthi-controlled armed forces shows the moment a Greek-managed cargo ship, Magic Seas, was struck and ultimately sunk in the Red Sea, marking a significant escalation in maritime tensions in the region. 🔴...

Heatwave Forces Work Suspension in Parts of Greece for July 9
The ongoing heatwave gripping Greece has prompted a new temporary suspension of outdoor work in the private sector from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 9, according to a directive issued by the Ministry of Labour. The measure...

Maritime security firms said on mission to save crew of Greek vessel hit by Houthis
Maritime security firms launched a mission on Wednesday to evacuate the crew of the Greek-operated Eternity C vessel hit by Houthi rebels off Yemen two days ago, sources close to the mission told Reuters. Eternity C, with 22 crew members — 21...

Loki's Greek mythology connections reveal his true purpose in One Piece
The Elbaph arc of One Piece presents Loki as a mythological hybrid, combining the Greek forge master Hephaestus with the Norse trickster god Loki. As a giant in chains who is destined to "destroy the world," Loki's persona embodies both chaos and...
Video shows armed Houthis storming, then sinking Greek bulker
Propaganda video shows simultaneous explosions and then sinking of ship The 63,300-dwt ultramax Magic Seas (built 2016) is featured in a sub-five-minute video that leaves little doubt it is Houthi propaganda. The footage’s authenticity could not...

‘Hot dog of Greece’: Mount Pleasant food truck dishes traditional Greek gyros
MOUNT PLEASANT — Music plays over a speaker outside a blue and white food truck parked between GDC Home and a baseball field just off Coleman Boulevard. Patrons can order food to go or snag a seat at a shaded picnic table on a square of turf,...

Troumba: The Bygone Era of the Seedy Heart of Greece’s Piraeus
The Troumba district in Piraeus during its heyday. US sailors are seen on the right. Public Domain Nestled on the left side of the bustling port of Piraeus, as you gaze out at the ferries awaiting embarkation, lies the infamous district of...

Greece shuts the Acropolis due to high temperatures (World)
Photo: AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris Tourist walk outside the Acropolis of Athens, on Monday, July 7, 2025 while authorities in Greece have imposed mandatory work stoppages in parts of the country where temperatures are expected to exceed 40...

Police raid Greek farm subsidy agency in EU funds probe
ECONOMY Financial crimes investigators from the Hellenic Police (ELAS) raided the offices of Greece’s farm subsidy agency, OPEKEPE, on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into the suspected misuse of European Union agricultural funds,...

Maritime security firms launch mission to save crew of Greek vessel hit by Houthis
Maritime security firms launched a mission on Wednesday to evacuate the crew of the Greek-operated Eternity C vessel hit by Houthi militants off Yemen two days ago, sources close to the mission told Reuters. Eternity C, with 22 crew members – 21...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Ponders Next Move During Holidays in Greece
The 30-year-old forward, sporting white swim shorts and holding a beverage, has fans buzzing about his future. Credit: Screenshot/TikTok/Giannis Antetokounmpo As Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo enjoys island time in his native...

Greece shuts the Acropolis due to high temperatures

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Greece issues rare and 'extreme' alert as UK tourists warned of serious danger
UK tourists and holidaymakers across Europe have been issued a rare and "extreme" warning by Greece due to a European heatwave, prompting authorities to alert those in the region of Attica. As the mercury is set to soar even higher, there's a...

Maritime security firms launch mission to save crew of Greek vessel hit by Houthis, sources say
ATHENS (Reuters) -Maritime security firms launched a mission on Wednesday to evacuate the crew of the Greek-operated Eternity C vessel hit by Houthi militants off Yemen two days ago, sources close to the mission told Reuters. Eternity C, with 22...

Greece closes Acropolis amid heat wave
July 8 (UPI) -- A heat wave in Greece closed the Acropolis in Athens temporarily on Tuesday. Greece's culture ministry closed the monument due to the heatwave conditions as temperatures are expected to reach 107 degrees Fahrenheit in Greece. The...

Greece shuts Acropolis, limits outdoor work amid 2nd heat wave
Greece closed the Acropolis for several hours Tuesday as a second major heat wave gripped the country, with temperatures expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius (107.6 degrees Fahrenheit). Last week, large parts of Western Europe sweltered in a...