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“Elections under siege”: Why Trump insists China “rigged” the 2020 election and how much evidence supports claims of illegal migrants on voter rolls
Many analysts believe the U.S. president is trying to shape the political narrative ahead of the November midterm elections and the 2028 presidential race, though some argue the strategy could ultimately backfire
Greece
Traffic at a standstill: Heavy congestion on Kifisos and Attiki Odos as holiday getaway begins
Major delays across Athens' road network – Traffic is intensifying ahead of the weekend, with heavy congestion also reported around the Port of Piraeus and in central Athens
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Archaeological discoveries in Libya reshape understanding of the Mediterranean: Ancient theatre and a unique Greek hippodrome uncovered
The director of the French Archaeological Mission in Libya said that the Greek hippodrome is unique, with no known equivalent elsewhere in Cyrenaica or across the wider Mediterranean region
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Greece
Very high wildfire risk forecast for parts of Crete tomorrow – See the map
The Fire Service has maintained Stage 2 operational readiness
What goes on behind closed doors
DarkroomThe OPEKEPE saga and the European prosecutors (who are not finished yet…), Aperol and wine, but no more hard liquor at the Presidency, Piraeus Bank…denies while confirming regarding IASO
Greeks are locking in shipping’s next big bet early but not a single Greek newbuilding order in the past week
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European Commission: Greece shows steady and consistent progress on rule of law
The European Commission's latest Rule of Law Report finds that Greece is among the 13 EU member states that made progress on all rule-of-law recommendations...
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Greek Community of Toronto: 2026/2027 Greek Dance registrations are now open
Programs will commence the week of September 14, 2026, and conclude on July 5, 2027
Intense meltemi winds set to intensify as wildfire risk rises, no heatwave in sight
Protothema.gr meteorologist Giorgos Tsatrafyllias warns that returning meltemi winds are raising wildfire risk across the Aegean, with cooler temperatures today,...
“Welcome to Britain”: machete gang clashes with drivers in Manchester street, two arrested
Greater Manchester Police have arrested a 22-year-old man and a...
Shock in the Atlantic: 200,000 radioactive barrels have been lying on the seabed for 80 years
More than 200,000 barrels containing radioactive waste are located on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean
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Eurostat: Inflation in Greece Confirmed at 3.9% in June
Inflation in the Eurozone stands at 2.8% - The highest rates were recorded in Romania...
The Taste of Naxos: 9 Stops Far From the Tourist Trail
The Taste of Naxos: 9 Stops Far From the Tourist Trail
The best Margherita pizza in the world is served in Vari: The Greek restaurant awarded in Milan
The best Margherita pizza in the world is served in Vari: The Greek restaurant awarded in Milan
Time Out: The 20 Best Food Cities in the world – Where Athens ranked
Time Out: The 20 Best Food Cities in the world – Where Athens ranked
A Greek restaurant in the 101 best steakhouses in the world
A Greek restaurant in the 101 best steakhouses in the world
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