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1. Athens navigates geopolitical whirlwind

   Greece is engaged in intense diplomatic maneuvering as the United States prepares to withdraw American personnel from multiple NATO command structures across Europe by 2029, according to well-informed sources.

2. 3 dead, 2 missing after fire at food factory near Trikala

   Three people were found dead and two others were missing on Monday after a fire at a food factory near the city of ⁠Trikala in central ‍Greece, a fire brigade official told Reuters.

3. Hotel expansion near Sarakiniko beach sparks new outcry on Milos

   The Cycladic island of Milos has again become the focus of controversy over alleged illegal development, as construction continues on a major expansion of a hotel complex near the island’s iconic Sarakiniko beach, known for its moon-like white rock formations.

4. Weather forces ferry cancellations from Piraeus port

   Adverse weather conditions forecast for the southeastern Aegean Sea led to the cancellation of several ferry services from the port of Piraeus on Monday, reports said.

5. 5 workers missing after fire at biscuit factory near Trikala

   A large fire broke out early Monday at a biscuit factory near Trikala, in the central Greek region of Thessaly, with authorities reporting that five female workers were missing, according to local media.

6. Critical phase for sheep pox 

   Greece is at a critical point in containing sheep and goat pox, with signs of slowing transmission but warnings against easing measures.

7. Lifeline for permitless Cyprus hotels

   The Cypriot Parliament has thrown a temporary lifeline to dozens of hotels and tourist accommodations that are technically operating without a proper license.

8. Shackled skeletons to rest where they were laid

   The 79 mysterious “Desmotes” or “Shackled Skeletons” of Faliro, a mass burial of iron-bound men dating to the late 7th century BC, will return to a protective museum shell at their original discovery site, the Faliro Esplanade.

9. Can Levadiakos perform the unthinkable?

   The story of the weekend and possibly of season is Levadiakos, that is holding on to a place that leads to the playoffs and a European ticket.

10. Greek men sink Italy and win their first Euro water polo medal

    The Greek men’s national water polo has climbed to the European podium for the first time in its history.