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1. Dutch tourists arrested for stealing pieces from Lesvos Petrified Forest

   Two Dutch nationals have been arrested after they were found to have stolen pieces of fossils from the Petrified Forest protected by NATURA 2000 Network on the island of Lesvos. The two were arrested while they were attempting to board a flight to Amsterdam from Levsos airport. The fossil fragments were detected by inspectors of the […]

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2. Norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak in Athens Atticon University hospital

   A norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak in Atticon University hospital in western Athens has sounded alarm and concern, while it also exposed grave shortcomings in the safety measures of the hospital. Hospital workers report of dozens of cases among healthcare workers, patients and companions, while the facility management appears reassuring claiming there is no risk for the public […]

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3. Former PM Alexis Tsipras presents his new party ELAS

   Alexis Tsipras, former prime minister and former leader of left-wing SYRIZA, inaugurated a new party at Thission in Athens on Tuesday night, with the name of ELAS. ELAS stands for “Greek Leftist Coalition”, and was welcomed by a crowd of hundreds with cheers. It should be noted though that EL.AS. is also the acronym for […]

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4. One in two Greeks will not go on vacation in summer 2026

   A clear trend of cost-saving during this year’s summer holidays among Greeks is highlighted by a survey conducted by the Hellenic Institute of Retail Consumer Goods Research (IELKA). The trend is mainly attributed to reduced disposable income and increased costs of transport, accommodation and food. The survey was conducted in May 2026, based on a […]

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5. Zakynthos Shipwreck: Tourist falls into the void; dramatic rescue (VIDEOs)

   A 22-year-old tourist from the U.S. slipped from the view point of the famous Shipwreck of Zakynthos – Zante – and fell to a depth of ten meters, stranding in in inaccessible spot of the steep cliff. Authorities were set on alert and firefighters launched a rescue operation with special equipment and managed to retrieve […]

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