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Rethymno firefighters laid to rest today after wildfire tragedy claims their lives

Funerals are held today for the two firefighters killed while battling a major wildfire near Krya Vrysi in southern Rethymno, after they became trapped when dense smoke left them unable to find their way to safety

Workers in coffins and ‘customers’ on sunbeds: employers’ incredible tricks to dodge the digital work card

Labour Inspectorate officers report increasingly elaborate ruses this summer season, with staff hiding inside coffins, refrigerated units and changing rooms, or posing as sunbathing customers, as employers scramble to dodge Greece's digital work card checks

Thessaloniki ring road partially closed Saturday for flyover construction

The traffic restrictions will be in effect from 11:00 p.m. on Saturday until 5:00 a.m. on Sunday at Interchange K11 (Pylaia–Panorama)

Firefighters battle wildfires for a 2nd night in Preveli & Agia Paraskevi, Rethymno – Improved conditions in Asomatos, Kalymnos & Andros (Upd.)

Crete's Deputy Regional Governor for Civil Protection, Giorgos Tsapakis, said the wildfire in Rethymno has grown to an enormous scale

Three firefighters dead from the wildfires in Rethymno and Gytheio – Villages evacuated, sea rescues, reports of homes destroyed by fire – updated

Two firefighters who were battling the large wildfire in Nea Krya Vrysi, Rethymno have lost their lives

Rethymno Wildfire: Watch video of dramatic Coast Guard sea rescue

The wildfire, burning in the Krya Vrysi area of Rethymno, remains out of control, with dramatic footage showing Coast Guard crews navigating through dense smoke

Kimberly Guilfoyle: My heart is with the Greek people following the loss of two firefighters

The US ambassador to Greece said the courage of those who risk their lives every day to protect their fellow citizens, as well as the millions of travellers from the United States and around the world, deserves the highest respect

British woman found dead in suitcase in Athens: Phone remained active, spoke to friends days before death

The investigation into the death of a 38-year-old British woman whose body was found inside a suitcase in Athens' Kypseli neighborhood has entered a new phase, as Greek police work to reconstruct her final movements before her death

Mystery around the phone of the British woman found dead in Athens: It was still switched on, she spoke to friends three days before her body was found

The 38-year-old had arrived in Greece on a flight from Edinburgh and was staying at a friend's home

Three arrested over fire at former Badminton Venue in Goudi Park

The suspects are three men aged 29, 32 and 52

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