Why Greece is betting on Israel’s Achilles Shield
The defence deal between the two countries fits into a larger shift in regional alliances amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Two helicopters collide mid-air while tackling wildfires in Greece
Footage has emerged showing the moment two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while fighting wildfires in Greece.
Published On 2 Aug 2026
Two killed as Greek firefighting helicopters collide in midair
Europe struggles with record-breaking summer heat as wildfires ravage Greece, France and Spain and spur mass evacuation.
Greece battles raging wildfires as flames appear to ease in France
French wildfires show signs of easing, with containment efforts holding in Var and Gironde after destructive blazes.
Europe’s heating climate sparks ‘major intensification’ of fires: Report
Climate change has helped southern Europe’s likelihood of wildfires double since 1981, say researchers.
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Dramatic sea rescue as firefighters die on the Greek island of Crete
The Greek Coast Guard is rescuing people trapped by rapidly spreading wildfires on the island of Crete.
Published On 30 Jul 2026
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Does this disappearing organ hold the secret to longevity?
Scientists are increasingly focused on the thymus, an immune gland that naturally becomes less active with age.
Baulking at shipping sanctions, Greece balances Ukraine aid, fear of Russia
Sanctions on Russian LNG would hurt Greek shipping, argues Athens, but it also fears Moscow’s hybrid warfare.
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Greek-American tourists stabbed near the Acropolis
Police arrested a 60-year-old man on Tuesday after he allegedly stabbed two Greek-American tourists near the Acropolis.
Published On 21 Jul 2026
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Why is Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey so controversial?
Controversy has centred largely on casting, but it also reflects broader debates on who gets to retell this epic story.
Greece pins hopes on heat-seeking satellites to predict forest fires
The country, which suffers each summer, builds an arsenal of high-tech surveillance to help pre-position firefighters.
