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Tragedy in Rhodes: Firefighter dies during operation to rescue tourists

The firefighter fell from a height and was located by a drone, according to reports – The Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has ordered an administrative inquiry – He was a father of two

Canada’s MAID Program under fire again after family says 83-year-old Christian grandmother was Euthanized against her will

While her granddaughter was away, staff initiated assessments. When the doctor asked about giving “medicine,” Stegemann did not speak, nod or open her eyes. Her hands were clasped in prayer. The doctor proceeded anyway. She was pronounced dead within minutes

‘Ethics’ in schools replaces religious education for students granted exemption: What changes from 3rd grade to 12th grade

An in-depth look at the new subject being introduced from the 2026–2027 school year

Mytilineos: Europe cannot wait for the future energy system to save its competitiveness

Metlen chief calls for a common European response to the energy crisis – Intervention on von der Leyen’s remarks and critical raw materials – Reference to the Draghi report

Trump “called off” a strike against the Houthis at the last minute: Fears of a new flare-up in the Middle East were the driving factor

The U.S. operation against the pro-Iranian rebels in Yemen was due to begin Sunday afternoon following an appeal from Saudi Arabia, but was canceled at the last minute – Division at the Pentagon over the next move

Kotanidou to Danikas: Mazonakis did not need plasmapheresis, ‘alternative medicine’ carries risks

The President of the Central Health Council and Professor of Intensive Care speaks candidly about Mazonakis’ death – She explains when plasmapheresis is genuinely indicated, warns of potential side effects and discusses the “obsession” with anti-aging

Double strike on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz – Two injured on Greek-managed vessel

LR Stephanie hit by unknown projectile while entering the Strait of Hormuz, while a day earlier an unmanned aircraft struck ADNOC’s LPG Carrier Al Maryah – Discrepancy grows over the actual number of transits

The average price of unleaded gasoline reached 2.2 euros, while the price of diesel rose to 2.21 euros

Brent crude, after a brief decline, is trading above the $100 mark again today, at $101.50 a barrel

Birth rates have fallen by more than 50% in six Greek prefectures – Which island is defying the demographic decline

Greece’s demographic problem is particularly acute in rural areas, with a significant decline in births, an ageing population and more deaths than births

Trump plans $5 billion fund to finance reconstruction of war-damaged energy infrastructure in Middle East

According to the Wall Street Journal, the plan envisages investments in energy networks and infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of reducing regional countries’ dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for the transportation of oil and natural gas

Gerapetritis at UN: Greece Preparing Priorities for Presidency of Security Council

Foreign Minister meets UN General Assembly President ahead of Greece’s presidency in October 2026

Severe weather sweeps Greece today: Storms, hail, lightning and sharp temperature drop – Which areas will be affected

The National Meteorological Service has issued a severe weather warning, with Thessaly, Evia, Halkidiki and the Sporades at the centre of the weather system, while Attica appears to be less affected, with significantly lower rainfall totals

Mitsotakis goes behind the scenes at Nvidia in California: Investment talks in Greece, meetings with top researchers at Sequoia Capital

The Prime Minister toured Nvidia’s research center, where some of the world’s most advanced semiconductors and computing systems are designed – Top investors, researchers from major technology companies and research laboratories took part in the meeting at Sequoia Capital