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Greece's Firefighting System Overwhelmed by Multiple Wildfires

On Tuesday, Greece battled five major wildfires (Achaea, Chios, Zakynthos, Kefalonia, and Preveza), straining its firefighting resources, particularly due to the significant number of aircraft already committed to protecting Athens from potential fires.

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Greek Mayor Criticizes 112 Emergency System After Wildfires

The mayor of Patras in Greece criticized the 112 emergency alert system for prioritizing evacuation over property protection during recent wildfires, sparking controversy and highlighting tensions between individual rights and public safety.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Aegean Group: 30 Years of Volunteerism in Greece

ERT3 will air a three-part, 50-minute documentary series from August 24th, following 130 volunteers from the Aegean Group as they provide medical, educational, and cultural aid to remote Aegean islands over three decades, highlighting their work and the impact of community support in underserved are...

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UNESCO Recognizes Greece's Zagorohoria for its Ancient Stone Villages and Sustainable Design

Zagorohoria, a region in Greece's Pindus Mountains, boasts 46 stone villages connected by centuries-old footpaths and bridges, recently designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023, drawing tourists and researchers interested in its unique sustainable architecture and cultural preservation.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Southern Europe Wildfires: Mass Evacuations and Casualties Amid Extreme Heat

Extreme heat ignited widespread wildfires in Southern Europe, forcing mass evacuations in Greece, Spain, and Portugal, resulting in casualties and significant property damage, with arrests made for suspected arson.

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Spain and Greece Battle Devastating Wildfires: Three Dead, Thousands Evacuated

Wildfires rage across Spain and Greece, with Spain reporting more burned area than in all of 2023, resulting in three deaths and thousands of evacuations, prompting an EU aid request; Greece sees some improvement but faces persistent threats.

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High Antisemitism in Greece: A 2014 ADL Study Reveals 69% Hold Antisemitic Views

A 2014 Anti-Defamation League study found that 69% of Greeks hold antisemitic views, the highest percentage in Europe, highlighting the prevalence of negative stereotypes about Jewish people in Greece and the need for educational initiatives to combat prejudice.

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Reduced Inequality
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Greece's Water Crisis: Inefficient Management and the Need for Decentralization

Greece faces severe water shortages due to depletion of the Athens basin reserves, climate change, and inefficient water management; solutions like desalination and water transfer from Acheloos River have environmental consequences, while the country lacks effective wastewater recycling and efficien...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe Amidst Record Heatwave

Fueled by extreme heat and drought, wildfires rage across Portugal, Spain, and Greece, leading to fatalities, widespread damage, and the deployment of EU firefighting resources; climate change is identified as a key exacerbating factor.

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Greek ELYKO Faces €300 Million Deficit

Greece's Public Service Utilities Special Account (ELYKO) faces a €300 million deficit due to the high cost of island electricity, subsidized rates, and past government support for the Energy Transition Fund, forcing the government to decide between increasing consumer costs or using taxpayer funds.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Helios Airways Flight 522 Crash: Systemic Failures and Lasting Impacts

On August 14, 2005, Helios Airways Flight 522, a Boeing 737-300 departing Larnaca, Cyprus for Prague with a stop in Athens, crashed near Grammatiko, Greece, killing all 121 people on board due to cabin depressurization caused by improperly set pressure controls after maintenance; this resulted in le...

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Spain Requests EU Wildfire Aid as Death Toll Rises, Greece Sees Slight Improvement

Wildfires rage in Greece and Spain, with Spain requesting EU aid as its burned area surpasses last year's total, resulting in three deaths and widespread evacuations; Greece sees slight improvement but remains vigilant.

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