US Mission in Greece issues alert over wildfires
The United States Mission in Greece issued an alert over the raging wildfires in eastern Attica and Loutraki.
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ECONOMY 
July 16, 2023 EU looks to Greece for niche metals
Greece could be Europe’s answer to China’s decision to restrict exports of gallium and germanium, rare earth elements used in the manufacture of semiconductors, photovoltaics and optical fibers.
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GREECE
July 8, 2023 First heatwave to hit Greece next week
Temperatures are expected to rise further from the middle of next week across the entire country, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius in some regions, in the season’s first heatwave.
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ECONOMY
July 7, 2023 Greece pivotal in boosting Balkan networks
Greece’s role in helping to improve transport and connectivity networks in the broader region of the Balkans, the Black Sea and the Southeast Mediterranean has become pivotal in recent years, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Openness Kostas Fragogiannis noted on Wednesday.
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POLITICS
July 3, 2023 New parliament sworn in
Greece’s new Parliament was sworn in on Monday, following the general elections held on June 25. The ceremony took place in the presence of Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
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ENVIRONMENT
July 1, 2023 Smoke from Canada fires reaches Greece
Smoke from the major fires in Canada has reached the Ionian Sea and Crete, according to the Meteo service of the National Observatory of Athens.
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GREECE
June 22, 2023 Greece planning national strategy for unmanned aircraft systems
The lack of coherent regulation of the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS-Drones) leads to potential risks to safety, security and privacy. In addition, the rapid growth of the specific industry presents economic opportunities that could be exploited to drive innovation and growth, but these opportunities are not being fully implemented due to a lack […]
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SPORTS
June 21, 2023 Greece and Saudi Arabia to withdraw World Cup bid
Greece and Saudi Arabia discussed on Wednesday that they are withdrawing their joint bid – along with Egypt – to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
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GREECE
June 16, 2023 Barack Obama Returns to Greece
Former US president Barack Obama has reportedly arrived in Greece where he is scheduled to participate in an international conference held in Athens next week.
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ENVIRONMENT
June 5, 2023 World Environment Day: Plastic Pollution Threatens Marine Life in Greece
A recent study on the extent of plastic pollution in Greece found microplastic pollutants in all 25 marine animals examined.
