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A massive blaze in the country's northeastern regions of Evros and Alexandroupolis, believed to have caused 20 of the 21 wildfire-related deaths in the past week in Greece, was burning for a ninth day.
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Napoleon made looting of precious art more systematic and several wars later, art treasures seem to be the cause rather than the consequence of such rivalries
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Greek fire department officials arrested two men on Saturday for allegedly deliberately starting wildfires as hundreds of firefighters battle blazes that have been blamed for 21 deaths
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The bilateral merchandise trade stood at about USD 2 billion in 2022-23, according to Indian government data
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This marks Modi's first-ever trip to Greece.
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Indian diaspora in Greece's Athens has expressed joy on Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the southern polar region of the Moon
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Greece’s largest active forest fire was burning out of control for the fifth day near the city of Alexandroupolis in the country’s northeast
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Greek police activated the country's Disaster Victim Identification Team to identify the bodies, which were found near a shack in the Avanta area in the northeastern Alexandroupolis region
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During his visit on Monday, Zelensky met separately with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
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Major wildfires were burning in Greece and on one of Spain's Canary Islands off the northwest coast of Africa Monday.
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Ahead of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, India on Monday said it has a "positive intent" and an "open mind" for the expansion of the five-nation grouping.
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There were no reports of serious injuries to firefighters or residents from the forest blaze near the town of Alexandroupolis
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In recent weeks Greece has seen a rise in such arrivals, mostly in small unseaworthy boats provided by smugglers
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The crew “carried out the safe evacuation and rescue of 48 foreigners, who were transported to the port of Mytilene,” the island's capital, said coast guard
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Lebanon joined Greece and Jordan in sending aircraft to fight a blaze that has scorched miles of mountainous terrain in Cyprus
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Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias said fines for causing fires deliberately or because of negligent behaviour would match penalties introduced two years ago for the abuse of animals
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The summer wildfires have struck countries across the Mediterranean region, prompting the EU to expand its support, sending two Spanish firefighting planes to Tunisia after wildfires in neighboring Algeria left at least 34 people dead in recent days
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A third successive heat wave in Greece pushed temperatures back above 40 degrees C (104 F) across parts of the country
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Evacuees received safe shelters in gym facilities, conference centers, schools, and public places, along with essential provisions like food, water, and medical aid, thanks to the efforts of authorities and volunteers on the ground.
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The Ministry of Climate Change and Civil Protection said it was “the largest evacuation from a wildfire in the country.”