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A STRONG EARTHQUAKE HITS THE GREEK ISLAND OF CRETE

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✍️ A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, causing a slight tremor in the eastern regions of the island.

👉 The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.6 on the Richter scale 👉 The tremor was felt in the eastern regions of Crete 👉 No damage or disruptions have been reported 👉 The epicenter of the earthquake was located 21 kilometers south-west of Goudouras 👉 The earthquake occurred at a depth of 26 kilometers

-- #Crete #Greece #Goudouras #world

HMS DRAGON, THE ONLY ROYAL NAVY SHIP DEPLOYED TO MIDDLE EAST, RETURNS TO PORT AFTER TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH WATER SYSTEM

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✍️ The HMS Dragon, the only Royal Navy warship deployed in the Middle East, has been forced to return to port due to technical issues with its water system.

👉 HMS Dragon is the only Royal Navy warship deployed in the Middle East 👉 The warship has been forced to return to port due to technical issues with its water system 👉 The issues affect the provision of fresh water to the sailors 👉 The Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the warship is undergoing maintenance repairs in the Eastern Mediterranean

-- #DonaldTrump #PeteHegseth #SteveJermy #ViktorOrbán #UK #Iran #EasternMediterranean #Crete #Cyprus #RAFAkrotiri #Lebanon #politics

THE WEEK AROUND THE WORLD IN 20 PICTURES

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✍️ A summary of the past week's events, including a Russian drone attack in Kharkiv, a Saharan dust storm in Crete, and the launch of Artemis II.

👉 Russian drone attack in Kharkiv 👉 Saharan dust storm in Crete 👉 Launch of Artemis II

-- #Kharkiv #Crete #MiddleEast #world

GREEK WORKS UNDER SNOW

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✍️ Heavy snowfall hit Greece, affecting the Halkidiki peninsula and several islands in the northern Aegean Sea, as well as the mountains around Athens and the islands of Evia and Crete.

👉 Heavy snowfall reported in Halkidiki peninsula and several islands in northern Aegean Sea 👉 Mountains around Athens and islands of Evia and Crete also affected 👉 Snowfall unexpected and caused disruptions to daily life

-- #Greece #Halkidiki #AegeanSea #Limnos #Lesvos #Chios #Sporades #Athens #Evia #Crete #environment

NORTH CENTRAL'S WINCHELL REWROTE THE RECORD BOOK, NOW FINDS NEW HOME

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✍️ North Central Michigan College volleyball player Chloe Winchell has signed with Doane University, breaking multiple school records and becoming the latest Timberwolf to find a collegiate home.

👉 Chloe Winchell set multiple school records in volleyball, including most career kills and points 👉 She was a two-time All-Michigan Community College Athletic Association Northern Conference first team all-conference selection 👉 Winchell is the latest NCMC volleyball player to find a collegiate home, joining Camille Wardin and Analiese Fredin 👉 The Timberwolves have had strong seasons, including back-to-back 20 and 16 win seasons

-- #ChloeWinchell #CamilleWardin #AnalieseFredin #CadenceCullen #EvelynVanTol #RyanEhlert #RylanMatelski #BenBarringer #JordanGuenette #Petoskey #Crete #Nebraska #BayCollege #GlenOaksCommunityCollege #MilwaukeeAreaTechnicalCollege #NorthlandCollege #KelloggCC #Frankfort #St.Ignace #Pembine #GaylordSt.Mary #Negaunee #sports

THREATENED WITH JAIL FOR OFFERING BLANKETS TO MIGRANTS

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✍️ Twenty-four aid workers in Greece are being tried on trumped-up smuggling charges for providing blankets and water to migrants, highlighting the EU's authoritarian clampdown on migrant rescue.

👉 Twenty-four aid workers are being tried on smuggling charges for providing blankets and water to migrants 👉 The charges have been decried as trumped-up and ludicrous by human rights watchdogs and legal organizations 👉 The trial highlights the EU's authoritarian clampdown on migrant rescue 👉 The case is part of a wider trend of criminalizing solidarity and anti-migrant policies in Europe

-- #NassosKarakitsos #SeánBinder #SaraMardini #WiesDeGraeve #ZachariasKesses #Greece #Lesbos #Turkey #Mediterranean #Crete #Mytilene #world

GREECE’S BROKEN DEMOCRACY IS A WARNING FOR EUROPE

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✍️ Greece's conservative government under Kyriakos Mitsotakis has taken authoritarian measures and is overseeing a brutal cost-of-living crisis, with allegations of corruption, financial mismanagement, and illegal surveillance.

👉 Greece's conservative government under Kyriakos Mitsotakis has taken authoritarian measures against its opponents 👉 The government has been accused of corruption, financial mismanagement, and illegal surveillance 👉 The Predator spyware scandal and the Tempe train crash have highlighted the government's lack of accountability 👉 Greece is being sold as a model of responsible governance by the European Union, despite its many problems

-- #KyriakosMitsotakis #LauraKövesi #KostasKaramanlis #ThanasisKoukakis #NikosAndroulakis #GrigorisDimitriadis #AdonisGeorgiadis #AlexisTsipras #EvangelosMarinakis #Greece #Athens #Crete #Thessaloniki #politics

NINE BLOCKADES IN GREECE: DISGRUNTLED FARMERS 'OCCUPY' AIRPORT ON CRETE AND DISRUPT TRAFFIC ON ROADS AND BORDER CROSSINGS

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✍️ Greek farmers have blocked the airport on Crete, halted traffic on roads and border crossings, and pelted police with stones, protesting delayed payments from EU funds.

👉 Greek farmers have blocked the airport on Crete 👉 Traffic has been halted on roads and border crossings 👉 Farmers have clashed with police, pelting them with stones 👉 Protest is over delayed payments from EU funds

-- #Crete #Greece #world

THE BOAT WITH MIGRANTS NEAR CRETE, 18 DEAD

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✍️ At least 18 migrants died when a boat capsized off the coast of Crete, according to authorities.

👉 At least 18 migrants died in a boat capsizing off the coast of Crete 👉 The incident occurred when the inflatable boat overturned in the sea south of Crete 👉 The cause of the capsizing is still unknown, but overcrowding and poor weather conditions are suspected

-- #Crete #world

'HASSLE' AND 'HUMILIATION': WHAT IT'S LIKE TRAVELING WITH A WEAK PASSPORT

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✍️ South African passport holders face difficulties while traveling due to the country's lower ranking on the Henley Passport Index, which requires them to obtain visas for many destinations.

👉 South Africa's passport is ranked 51st in the Henley Passport Index. 👉 Passport holders face difficulties obtaining visas for many destinations. 👉 Visa applications require lengthy processes, high costs, and humiliation at the hands of visa officers. 👉 Alex and Lily are willing to trade their passports for stronger ones. 👉 Pantha Roy prefers to plan ahead and research visa requirements in detail.

-- #Alex #Lily #PanthaRoy #Singapore #SouthAfrica #Europe #Australia #UnitedKingdom #HongKong #Crete #travel

VISIONS OF BYZANTINE HELL

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✍️ The article explores the concept of Hell in Byzantine churches of Crete, describing the frescoes that depict the afterlife and the sins that lead to eternal damnation.

👉 The article discusses the concept of Hell in Byzantine churches of Crete 👉 The frescoes depict the underworld and various sins that lead to eternal damnation 👉 The frescoes show a Hell with a seemingly limitless capacity 👉 Sinners are punished in various ways, including being boiled alive or shoved into the River of Fire

-- #Crete #Byzantinechurches #environment

LAZIO BENCHWARMER REQUESTS JANUARY TRANSFER AS GETAFE JOINS WOLVES IN THE RACE

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✍️ Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas has requested a January transfer due to lack of playing time, with Wolves and Getafe showing interest.

👉 Christos Mandas has requested a January transfer from Lazio due to lack of playing time 👉 Wolves and Getafe are showing interest in the Greek goalkeeper 👉 Mandas' value has taken a hit due to limited appearances 👉 Lazio may be willing to accept offers in the region of €10 million

-- #ChristosMandas #MaurizioSarri #IvanProvedel #MarcoBaroni #Lazio #Wolves #Getafe #Formello #Crete #sports

LAUNCH OF THE FIRST VERSION OF THE WINTER SCHOOL FOR ASTRONOMICAL STATISTICS

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✍️ The Sharjah Academy of Space and Technology has launched the first edition of the 'Winter School of Astronomical Statistics' for postgraduate students in 2025, under the slogan 'Embracing Astronomical Statistics in Sharjah'.

👉 First edition of the 'Winter School of Astronomical Statistics' launched 👉 Collaboration with the 'Summer School of Astronomical Statistics' on Crete 👉 Enhancing skills in statistical analysis, AI, and machine learning 👉 Theoretical lectures and practical training sessions 👉 Experts from renowned scientific institutions participating

-- #Sharjah #Crete #Barcelona #Athens #Paris #science

FRANCESCA ALBANESE AND THE PALESTINIAN FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL

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✍️ The article discusses the US sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, and her efforts to expose the Israeli occupation and genocide in Gaza.

👉 Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, is sanctioned by the US government for her efforts to expose the Israeli occupation and genocide in Gaza. 👉 Albanese's book 'J'Accuse' presents her indictment of the ongoing Israeli war crimes in Gaza and calls for an immediate ceasefire. 👉 The international community has failed to condemn Israel's actions in Gaza, and the US government has imposed sanctions on Albanese for her criticism of Israel. 👉 The article highlights the importance of understanding the historical background of the Palestinian-Israeli crisis and the need for a peaceful solution that guarantees equal rights and security for all parties involved.

-- #FrancescaAlbanese #ÉmileZola #AntónioGuterres #LindaThomas-Greenfield #GretaThunberg #GiorgiaMeloni #YoavGallant #BenjaminNetanyahu #MahmoudAbbas #RobertaDeMonticelli #ItamarBen-Gvir #BezalelSmotrich #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #WestBank #EastJerusalem #Italy #Barcelona #Tunisia #Crete #Milan #ReggioEmilia #Genoa #Sharmel-Sheikh #Egypt #politics

GREEK FBI PERMANENTLY ON CRETE, MAFIA WILL NOT TAKE OVER

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✍️ Greek Minister of Interior Mihalis Hrisohoidis commented on a violent gunfight between two families in Vorizia, Crete, where two people died and six were injured, saying that local mafias and thugs will not take over the power.

👉 Violent gunfight between two families in Vorizia, Crete 👉 Two people killed, six injured 👉 Greek Minister of Interior Mihalis Hrisohoidis comments on the incident 👉 Local mafias and thugs will not be allowed to take control

-- #MihalisHrisohoidis #Vorizia #Crete #world

PANIC IN CRETE: STONES WERE THROWN AT A BUS WITH ISRAELIS ON THE ISLAND, STUN GRENADES WERE THROWN

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✍️ Pro-Palestinian protesters in Greece clashed with Israeli tourists, throwing stones at their bus and breaking windows.

👉 Pro-Palestinian protesters in Greece clashed with Israeli tourists 👉 Stones were thrown at the bus and windows were broken 👉 The incident occurred on November 3, 2025, in Crete, Greece 👉 The Greek police did not intervene to stop the protesters

-- #Crete #Greece #Souda #Chania #world

PURSUIT OF BLOOD AVENGERS IN CRETE: EXPLOSIVE CHARGE AT THE HOUSE, DEAD AND WOUNDED IN GUNFIRE

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✍️ Greek police are conducting a manhunt for those involved in a shooting incident between two families in Crete, where two people were killed and 10 others injured.

👉 Two people were killed and 10 others injured in a shooting incident between two families in Crete. 👉 The motive behind the shooting is 'blood revenge' according to the police. 👉 Two men, aged 39 and 56, were killed in the incident. 👉 Four others were seriously injured and taken to hospital. 👉 The police are treating two men as potential suspects.

-- #ConstantinaDimoglidou(localpolicespokesperson) #Crete #Vorizia #Heraklion #world

GREEK POLICE INCREASE SECURITY AFTER PROTESTS AGAINST ISRAELI CRUISE SHIP

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✍️ Greek authorities have stepped up security measures to prevent protests from reaching a cruise liner carrying Israeli tourists, amid growing tensions over Israel's actions in Gaza.

👉 The MS Crown Iris cruise liner is carrying Israeli tourists on an 11-day tour around the Mediterranean 👉 Protests have been held in Kalamata and other Greek cities over Israel's actions in Gaza 👉 Some hospitality groups and municipalities have criticized the protests as antisemitic and unacceptable 👉 The Greek government has been put on the defensive over the issue 👉 The protests have been met with criticism from some, who argue that they are a threat to Greece's relationship with Israel

-- #ChristinaLada #YannisSifanakis #ConstantineFilis #NoamKatz #VictorEliezer #PetrosConstantinou #KyriakosMitsotakis #KonstantinosMitsotakis #Greece #Patras #Katakolo #Kalamata #Syros #Cyprus #Israel #Gaza #Crete #SoudaBay #Athens #world

TURKEY RESCUES GRETA THUNBERG FLOTILLA SHIP AFTER LEAK IN ENGINE ROOM

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✍️ Turkey rescued a ship in Greta Thunberg's Gaza-bound flotilla after it broke down in international waters, according to reports.

👉 Turkey rescued a ship in Greta Thunberg's Gaza-bound flotilla after it broke down in international waters. 👉 The ship was part of Thunberg's flotilla, which aimed to reach Hamas-run Gaza. 👉 Turkey has a history of sponsoring pro-Hamas flotillas. 👉 The incident has raised questions about the environmental impact of the flotilla.

-- #GretaThunberg #BarackObama #BenjaminNetanyahu #JoelB.Pollak #Turkey #Gaza #Crete #Cyprus #Egypt #Israel #politics

CHEVRON CORPORATION (CVX) EXPANDS EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN REACH WITH GREEK OFFSHORE GAS BID

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✍️ Chevron Corporation is expanding its growth and diversification strategy by investing in lower-carbon initiatives and exploring natural gas in the Eastern Mediterranean.

👉 Chevron Corporation is expanding its growth and diversification strategy 👉 Company submitted a bid to explore natural gas in four offshore blocks near Greece's Peloponnese peninsula and Crete 👉 Partnership with Hellenic Energy supports Greece's push for energy independence 👉 Company's second-quarter results reflected record oil and gas output 👉 Progress in renewable fuels, lithium, hydrogen, and carbon capture projects

-- #MikeWirth #Greece #Peloponnesepeninsula #Crete #EasternMediterranean #Argentina #U.S. #business

ISRAEL PRESSES ON WITH GAZA ASSAULT AS TRUMP AGAIN CLAIMS CEASEFIRE IS CLOSE

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✍️ Israel continues its offensive in Gaza as Donald Trump claims a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations, while witnesses report Israeli tanks advancing through Gaza City.

👉 Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza 👉 Israeli military strikes 140 military targets 👉 At least 21 people killed in airstrikes 👉 Hamas urges Israel to halt airstrikes and withdraw from Gaza City 👉 Trump floats 21-point proposal for ceasefire 👉 Hamas has yet to receive official offer

-- #DonaldTrump #BenjaminNetanyahu #GretaThunberg #AntonioTajani #Gaza #GazaCity #Israel #WestBank #Nablus #Crete #Cyprus #world

THUNBERG DENIES CLAIMS GAZA FLOTILLA IS A PUBLICITY STUNT

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✍️ Greta Thunberg has pushed back on criticism that a Gaza-bound flotilla she is part of is a publicity stunt, saying no one would imperil themselves purely for attention.

👉 Greta Thunberg is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza 👉 Israeli authorities have ridiculed the flotilla, calling it a 'selfie yacht' 👉 Thunberg denies the criticism, saying no one would risk their life for a publicity stunt 👉 The flotilla is not just a humanitarian mission but also sends a message to people in Gaza 👉 International aid agencies have been attempting to get food and medicine into the Palestinian territory

-- #GretaThunberg #BenjaminNetanyahu #LauraKuenssberg #Gaza #Greece #Tunisia #Crete #TelAviv #France #world

ACTIVIST FLOTILLA ON ITS WAY TO GAZA SAYS DRONES ATTACKED ITS BOATS

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✍️ Activists on a flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza reported being attacked by drones and communications jamming overnight, with no casualties but damage to vessels and disrupted communications.

👉 Activists reported being attacked by drones and communications jamming overnight 👉 At least 13 explosions were heard on and around several flotilla boats 👉 Unidentified objects were dropped on at least 10 boats 👉 No casualties were reported, but there was damage to vessels and disrupted communications 👉 The flotilla is carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza 👉 The Israeli military did not immediately respond to questions regarding the attack

-- #GretaThunberg #SimoneZambrin #GregStoker #GideonSaar #AntonioTajani #EvaHrncirova #ThameenAl-Kheetan #Greece #Gaza #Israel #Palestine #Italy #Crete #Spain #Tunisia #Malta #Egypt #Libya #world

ISRAELI DRONES IN THE DARK AND THE FLOTILLA THE WORLD LETS BLEED

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✍️ Activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla reported a night of sustained aerial harassment, including drone strikes, explosions, and jamming of ship radios, while en route to Gaza.

👉 Activists reported low-flying drones, explosions, and jamming of ship radios 👉 Multiple vessels were damaged and shaken 👉 The attacks are considered a violation of international law 👉 The flotilla aimed to deliver food and medical assistance to civilians in Gaza

-- #TomBarrack #Tehran #NewYorkCity #Tunisia #Crete #Gaza #world

ACTIVIST FLOTILLA SEEKING TO BREAK THE ISRAELI BLOCKADE OF GAZA SAYS DRONES ATTACKED ITS BOATS

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✍️ Activists on a flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza reported being attacked by drones and communications jamming overnight while sailing south of Greece.

👉 Activists reported being attacked by drones and communications jamming overnight 👉 At least 13 explosions were heard on and around several boats 👉 Drones or aircraft dropped unidentified objects on at least 10 boats 👉 No casualties were reported, but there was damage to the vessels 👉 Italy condemned the attack and activated a navy frigate for possible rescue operations

-- #GretaThunberg #GuidoCrosetto #AntonioTajani #EvaHrncirova #ThameenAl-Kheetan #GideonSaar #SimoneZambrin #GregStoker #Greece #Israel #Italy #Crete #Spain #Tunisia #GazaStrip #Malta #NorthAfrica #Libya #Rome #Barcelona #world

ITALY CONDEMNS 'DRONE ATTACK' ON GAZA AID FLOTILLA AND DEPLOYS FRIGATE

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✍️ Italy's defence minister has condemned an overnight drone attack on a flotilla trying to breach Israel's naval blockade of Gaza to deliver aid.

👉 Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla hit by drones, organisers claim 👉 GSF reported explosions, unidentified objects being dropped, and drones overhead 👉 Passengers requested assistance from the Greek coastguard 👉 Italy's defence minister Guido Crosetto condemned the attack 👉 GSF accused Israel of a 'dangerous escalation'

-- #GuidoCrosetto #GretaThunberg #Israel #Gaza #Crete #Barcelona #Tunisia #world

CHEVRON CORPORATION (CVX) ANNOUNCES THE SUBMISSION OF ITS BID TO EXPLORE NATURAL GAS IN FOUR OFFSHORE BLOCKS IN GREECE

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✍️ Chevron Corporation has submitted a bid to explore natural gas in four offshore blocks in Greece, in partnership with Hellenic Energy.

👉 Chevron Corporation has submitted a bid to explore natural gas in four offshore blocks in Greece 👉 The bid targets areas off the Peloponnese peninsula and Crete 👉 Greece is seeking to reduce reliance on Russian energy and boost domestic production

-- #Greece #Peloponnesepeninsula #Crete #Egypt #business

EXPLOSIONS AND DRONES TARGETING GAZA AID FLOTILLA BOATS, ACTIVISTS SAY

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✍️ A Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists reported explosions and drone attacks near Greece, with no reports of harm to passengers or crew.

👉 Multiple drones and unidentified objects dropped 👉 Communications jammed and loud music played 👉 Explosions heard from several boats 👉 No reports of harm to passengers or crew 👉 Flotilla carrying 51 vessels, including Greta Thunberg

-- #YaseminAcar #ThiagoAvila #GretaThunberg #Greece #Barcelona #Gaza #Crete #Tunisia #world

GAZA-BOUND ‘SUMUD’ FLOTILLA CONVOY NEARING GREEK WATERS

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✍️ The Sumud Flotilla, aiming to break the Gaza Strip blockade, approaches the Greek territorial waters near Crete, with Greek boats expected to join and reach Gaza within six days.

👉 The Sumud Flotilla approaches the Greek territorial waters near Crete 👉 Greek boats and ships expected to join the flotilla 👉 Flotilla to reach Gaza within six days 👉 Unidentified drones spotted above the ships for the third consecutive night 👉 Fleet management condemns Israeli regime's threats

-- #Crete #GazaStrip #Greece #world

RED STAR BASKETBALL PLAYERS LOST IN AN UNCERTAIN MATCH IN THE FINAL OF A PREPARATORY TOURNAMENT ON CRETE.

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✍️ Crvena zvezda lost in the final of a pre-season tournament on Crete, falling to Olimpiakos 86-83.

👉 Crvena zvezda lost to Olimpiakos in the final of a pre-season tournament 👉 The score was 86-83 in favor of Olimpiakos 👉 This is a significant loss for Crvena zvezda

-- #Crete #sports

WHO IS THE OPPONENT OF RED STAR IN THE FINAL OF THE PREPARATORY TOURNAMENT ON CRETE?

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✍️ Olimpijakos' basketball team advanced to the final of the preparatory tournament on Crete by defeating Milano 76-71.

👉 Olimpijakos' basketball team advanced to the final of the preparatory tournament on Crete 👉 The team defeated Milano 76-71 👉 The game was played in four quarters, with Olimpijakos leading in the first, third, and fourth quarters

-- #Crete #sports

ALL FRIENDLY MATCHES WE PLAY ARE TO FIND OUR CHEMISTRY

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✍️ Crvena zvezda's basketball team has qualified for the tournament final on Crete after defeating Fenerbahçe 77:67 in the semifinals.

👉 Crvena zvezda's basketball team has qualified for the tournament final on Crete 👉 They defeated Fenerbahçe 77:67 in the semifinals 👉 This is a significant achievement for the team

-- #Crete #sports

THE STAR HAS DEFEATED THE EUROPEAN CHAMPION AND QUALIFIED FOR THE FINAL OF THE PREPARATORY TOURNAMENT

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✍️ Crvena zvezda's basketball team won against Fenerbahçe's team with a score of 77:67 in the semifinals of a pre-season tournament held on Crete.

👉 Crvena zvezda won against Fenerbahçe with a score of 77:67 👉 The game was played in the semifinals of a pre-season tournament on Crete

-- #Crete #sports

WHERE CAN YOU WATCH THE RED STAR – FENERBAHÇE MATCH?

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✍️ The basketball team Crvena Zvezda has left for Crete, where they will participate in a training tournament starting from Friday.

👉 The team has left for Crete 👉 They will participate in a training tournament starting from Friday 👉 The tournament is a preparation for the upcoming season

-- #Crete #sports

STAR WITHOUT A SERBIAN TWIN SET OFF FOR CRETE

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✍️ The Crvena Zvezda basketball team has departed for Crete, where they will participate in a friendly tournament as part of their preparation for the upcoming season.

👉 The Crvena Zvezda basketball team has departed for Crete 👉 The team will participate in a friendly tournament from Friday 👉 The tournament is part of their preparation for the upcoming season

-- #Crete #sports

US OFFICIAL SEES GREECE AS HUB TO BOOST AMERICAN NATURAL GAS EXPORTS

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✍️ US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum visited Greece to discuss the country's potential role in a planned expansion of natural gas exports to Europe.

👉 The US is planning to increase its natural gas exports to Europe. 👉 Greece could play a key role in this expansion through its pipeline system. 👉 The US aims to increase energy abundance and reduce dependence on adversaries. 👉 Greece could contribute to energy security in Eastern Europe.

-- #DougBurgum #DonaldTrump #KyriakosMitsotakis #Athens #Ukraine #Libya #Crete #world

CHEVRON BIDS IN TENDER FOR GAS EXPLORATION OFFSHORE GREECE - SOURCE

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✍️ Chevron has submitted a bid to explore for natural gas in four blocks offshore Greece in a consortium with Greece's Hellenic Energy.

👉 Chevron has submitted a bid to explore for natural gas in four blocks offshore Greece 👉 The bid is in a consortium with Greece's Hellenic Energy 👉 Greece aims to tap domestic resources as part of a European Union push to shift away from Russian energy

-- #StavrosPapastavrou #AngelikiKoutantou #LefterisPapadimas #EdwardMcAllister #KirstenDonovan #Greece #Peloponnesepeninsula #Crete #Egypt #Ukraine #world

WOLVES INTEREST GROWS IN LAZIO GOALKEEPER TRANSFER POSSIBILITY

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✍️ Christos Mandas, a Greek goalkeeper, is waiting for playing time at Lazio, and his future at the club hangs in the balance as the January transfer window approaches.

👉 Christos Mandas is a Greek goalkeeper who impressed last season at Lazio 👉 He is currently back in the shadows with Ivan Provedel as first choice 👉 He wants playing time, but if that's not forthcoming, he may have to seek an exit 👉 Lazio signed him for €1 million in 2023, and his market value has increased to €20 million 👉 The January transfer window may bring another opportunity for Mandas to leave Lazio

-- #ChristosMandas #IvanProvedel #Sarri #Rome #Wolverhampton #Crete #sports

AIRLINE LOSES THREE KITTENS RESCUED IN CRETE BY NEWLYWEDS

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✍️ A newlywed couple's three kittens went missing after being left in the hold of an aeroplane, sparking a frantic search and reunion.

👉 Three kittens went missing after being left in the hold of an aeroplane 👉 The couple had rescued the kittens from Crete and arranged for them to be flown from Greece to Paris 👉 Only two kittens were allowed in the cabin, while three were placed in a crate in the hold 👉 The kittens were eventually found on a plane headed back to Thessaloniki 👉 The airline agreed to send the cats back to Paris, where the couple was finally reunited with them

-- #BethanyMulcahy-Stephenson #AdamMulcahy-Stephenson #Lida #Greece #Crete #Paris #Thessaloniki #France #Barrowford #Lancashire #Calais #Athens #animals

DUBAI TOPS GLOBAL REAL ESTATE RANKINGS FOR EXECUTIVE NOMADS AS QUALITY OF LIFE DRIVES CHOICES

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✍️ Dubai has retained its position as the world's top destination for executive nomads, according to Savills' 2025 Executive Nomad Index, due to its extensive flight network, tax efficiency, and lifestyle.

👉 Dubai retained its position as the world's top destination for executive nomads 👉 Abu Dhabi took second place 👉 The UAE dominated the global market for wealthy, mobile professionals 👉 Spain, Portugal, and Greece featured strongly in the top 10 👉 Tokyo and Berlin entered the ranking, showing demand for cities that offer cultural vibrancy alongside business opportunities

-- #AndrewCummings #JoséFelixPérez-Peña #IainBegg #DanaeTsakiris #KelcieSellers #Dubai #AbuDhabi #Málaga #Palma #Barcelona #Spain #Portugal #Greece #Crete #Athens #Canada #NewZealand #Tokyo #Berlin #Vancouver #Auckland #business

GREECE PASSES DRACONIAN LEGISLATION WITH PRISON TERMS FOR REJECTED ASYLUM SEEKERS

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✍️ Greece has passed legislation that imposes harsh penalties on rejected asylum seekers, including prison terms, fines, and ankle tags, in an effort to deter undocumented migrants from arriving on its soil.

👉 Rejected asylum seekers will face prison terms of two to five years if they do not leave the country within 14 days 👉 Deterrence measures will be toughened, including detention for 24 months for those who arrive without proper paperwork 👉 Unregulated migrants who have been in Greece for seven years will no longer have the right to legalise their status

-- #ThanosPlevris #KyriakosMitsotakis #DimitrisKairidis #LefterisPapagiannakis #Greece #Crete #Gavdos #Libya #politics

PALESTINIAN PROTESTERS DEMONSTRATED AGAINST AN ISRAELI SHIP IN CRETE, PASSENGERS REPORTED: 'WE WAITED WITH STICKS'

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✍️ Pro-Palestinian protesters in Greece disrupted a cruise ship carrying Israeli tourists, chanting slogans and waving Palestinian flags.

👉 Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a cruise ship carrying Israeli tourists in Greece 👉 Protesters chanted slogans and waved Palestinian flags 👉 Passengers on the ship chanted Israeli national songs and waved Israeli flags 👉 Greek police used tear gas to disperse the protesters 👉 Several protesters were arrested

-- #Greece #Crete #Hercalion #Rhodes #Lemesos #politics

GREEK DRAMA CONTINUES: THOUSANDS OF ISRAELIS STUCK ON CRUISE SHIP - FOLLOWING PROTESTS

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✍️ A Greek ferry carrying Israeli tourists was blocked by pro-Palestinian protesters on the island of Crete, amid escalating tensions in Greece following a recent attack on the Israeli embassy in Athens.

👉 Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked a Greek ferry carrying Israeli tourists on the island of Crete 👉 The protesters, around 2,000 in number, prevented the tourists from disembarking 👉 The incident is part of a broader wave of protests and demonstrations in Greece against Israel's policies 👉 The protests are in response to Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip

-- #Greece #Crete #Athens #GazaStrip #world

ISRAELIS WERE ATTACKED WITH VIOLENCE WHEN THEY DISEMBARKED FROM A CRUISE SHIP IN GREECE: 'THEY STARTED THROWING ROCKS AND STONES'

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✍️ A group of pro-Palestinian activists attacked a group of Israeli tourists who tried to disembark from a cruise ship in Crete, Greece, causing a violent confrontation.

👉 Pro-Palestinian activists attacked Israeli tourists on a cruise ship in Crete, Greece 👉 The tourists were trying to disembark from the ship, but were met with violence 👉 The activists threw rocks and stones at the tourists, causing a violent confrontation

-- #GideonSa'ar #YorgosYatratitis #Crete #Greece #Israel #politics

GREEK ISLAND SEES SURGE IN MIGRANT BOAT ARRIVALS DESPITE HARSHER DETENTION POLICY

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✍️ Greece intercepts over 120 migrants off the island of Crete, despite suspension of asylum claims and plans for tougher detention rules.

👉 Greece intercepts over 120 migrants off the island of Crete 👉 Two boats carrying 58 and 68 people intercepted, believed to have departed from Libya 👉 Over 100 other migrants arrived on Crete over the weekend 👉 Greece's conservative government suspended all asylum claims for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa 👉 Government preparing draft legislation for tougher detention rules

-- #Greece #Crete #Libya #world

BLUE LAGOON OF KRITA WHICH LEAVES YOU BREATHLESS

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✍️ The article describes the breathtaking beauty of Balos na Kritu, a location on the northwest coast of Crete, Greece, which is known for its white sand and turquoise water.

👉 Balos na Kritu is a popular tourist destination 👉 The location is characterized by its white sand and turquoise water 👉 The best time to visit is early in the morning or before sunset 👉 Visitors can reach the location by boat or on foot

-- #Crete #Greece #travel

💎 SOULÉ SCORES BUT ROMA HELD TO A DRAW, ALL THE SERIE A FRIENDLIES 📆

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✍️ Serie A teams not involved in the Coppa Italia are preparing for the upcoming season with friendly matches.

👉 Roma drew 2-2 against NEOM in a friendly match 👉 Atalanta and Juventus, Inter, Bologna, Roma, and Lazio will face each other in international friendlies 👉 The matches are a way for the teams to prepare for the new season

-- #Roma #NEOM #Atalanta #Juventus #Inter #Bologna #Lazio #Crete #sports

GREECE DECLARES “NATIONAL EMERGENCY” AND BEGINS MASS DEPORTATIONS AMID INFLUX OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TO CRETE; OVER 7,000 DETAINED THIS WEEK

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✍️ Greece declares a national emergency and orders mass deportations of illegal immigrants in response to an alarming surge in arrivals to the island of Crete.

👉 Greece declares a national emergency and orders mass deportations of illegal immigrants 👉 Over 7,000 people have been detained this week in what the Greek government has described as an invasion threatening national security 👉 Asylum processing for immigrants arriving by sea from North Africa will be suspended for three months 👉 The government has temporarily suspended the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to facilitate detentions

-- #KyriakosMitsotakis #ManosLogothetis #JoanaCampos #Greece #Crete #NorthAfrica #Gavdos #politics

GREECE: MIGRANTS WITH DEPORTATION ORDERS TO WEAR ANKLE MONITORS

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✍️ Greece plans to require migrants with rejected asylum claims to wear ankle monitors to speed up deportations, with those who defy orders facing mandatory jail terms.

👉 Migrants with rejected asylum claims will be required to wear ankle monitors 👉 Electronic monitoring will be enforced during a 30-day compliance period 👉 Mandatory jail terms will be imposed for defying deportation orders 👉 A deportation bonus of 2,000 euros is being considered for those who willingly comply

-- #ThanosPlevris #Greece #Libya #Crete #politics

WIZZ AIR'S RESUMPTION OF ISRAEL FLIGHTS HELPS CUT FARES

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✍️ Wizz Air has resumed flights to Israel after a three-month hiatus, with plans to increase routes and capacity. The airline's return is expected to reduce fares and increase competition in the market.

👉 Wizz Air has resumed flights to Israel after a three-month hiatus 👉 The airline has brought forward its renewal of Israel operations 👉 Wizz Air will operate five weekly flights to each of Budapest and Larnaca 👉 Additional routes will be added in September 👉 The airline's return is expected to increase competition and reduce fares

-- #MiriRegev #Israel #Budapest #Larnaca #LondonLuton #Vienna #Sofia #Rome #Milan #Bucharest #Iasi #Athens #Crete #Rhodes #Warsaw #Vilnius #Lorraine #Krakow #Cluj #Naples #Eilat #BenGurionAirport #business

LARGE PROTESTS STILL AREN'T: UPDATED LIST OF HOTSPOTS FOR 'DAY OF ANGER' IN GREECE

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✍️ The Israeli government has updated its list of expected protests and potential clashes in Greece on 'Day of Anger' pro-Palestinian rallies, with several popular tourist areas expected to be affected.

👉 Pro-Palestinian rallies expected in Greece on 'Day of Anger' 👉 Several high-risk areas identified, including popular tourist destinations 👉 Government warns of potential clashes in other areas

-- #Greece #Athens #Corfu #Rhodes #Santorini #Crete #politics

MORE THAN A HUNDRED CITIES, ISLANDS, AND VILLAGES: THE PALESTINIAN DAY OF WRATH ARRIVES IN GREECE

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✍️ Pro-Palestinian organizations in Greece plan to hold a nationwide "Day of Anger" on Sunday to protest Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip. The protests are expected to take place in popular tourist destinations, with the Greek police preparing for potential violence.

👉 Pro-Palestinian organizations plan to hold a nationwide "Day of Anger" on Sunday 👉 Protests will take place in popular tourist destinations in Greece 👉 Greek police are preparing for potential violence 👉 Over 100 cities, islands, and villages are expected to participate 👉 The event is part of a global campaign called "Day of Action for Gaza" 👉 Protests will target Israeli tourists and aim to present Israel as committing a genocide in Gaza

-- #NoamKatz,IsraeliambassadortoGreece #HarisDoukas,MayorofAthens #Greece #Israel #GazaStrip #Rodos #Kos #Crete #Lesbos #Samos #Andros #Tilos #Amorgos #Sifnos #Olympia #Kiatto #Adesha #Piraeus #Politics

📲 WATCH BOLOGNA LIVE ON ONEFOOTBALL: 2️⃣ FRIENDLIES STREAMED IN THE APP

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✍️ Bologna's summer friendlies against Stuttgart and OFI Crete will be live on OneFootball, available in Pay-Per-View.

👉 Bologna's summer friendlies against Stuttgart and OFI Crete will be live on OneFootball 👉 Matches will be available in Pay-Per-View 👉 Can be purchased for €3.99 or €5.99 for a package of two matches 👉 No monthly subscription is required

-- #AlessandroSabattini #Bologna #Stuttgart #Crete #Roma #sports

DESPITE CONCERNS ABOUT CANCELLATIONS, ISRAELIS CONTINUE TO FLY TO GREECE IN LARGE NUMBERS

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✍️ Pro-Palestinian protests in Greece prevented Israeli tourists from disembarking from a ship, but the Israeli government is not considering canceling flights to the country.

👉 Pro-Palestinian protests in Greece have prevented Israeli tourists from disembarking from a ship 👉 The Israeli government is not considering canceling flights to Greece 👉 Over 200,000 Israeli tourists are currently in Greece 👉 99.9% of Israeli tourists do not understand what the protests are about 👉 The Israeli government has stated that it will not cancel flights to Greece 👉 The situation is under control

-- #NirMazor,MarketingManageratKeshet #OrenMagori,SalesManageratBluebird #YanaGavriel,CEOofBluebird #Greece #Israel #Athens #Crete #Rhodes #Kos #Mykonos #Santorini #politics

OPERATION DAY FOR THE SAKE OF GAZA: THE MINISTRY OF DIASPORA AFFAIRS WARNS OF HUNDREDS OF DEMONSTRATIONS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN GREECE

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✍️ The Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Anti-Semitism has issued a warning about a planned wave of anti-Israel protests in Greece on August 10, which are expected to take place in over 25 locations, including popular tourist areas and islands.

👉 Protests planned in over 25 locations in Greece on August 10 👉 Popular tourist areas and islands expected to be affected 👉 Protests part of international campaign called 'Day of Action for Gaza' 👉 Campaign aims to portray Israel as committing genocide in Gaza 👉 Calls for solidarity protests with Palestinians in Greece

-- #Greece #Israel #Rodos #Kos #Crete #Samos #Andros #Lesbos #Tilos #Amorgos #Siphnos #Athens #politics

MORE THAN 25 PROTESTS: THE PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTEST LINE ON THE DAY OF RAGE IN GREECE, IN THE GREAT FREEDOM

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✍️ The Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Anti-Semitism warns of planned anti-Israel protests in Greece, with over 25 events expected to take place across the country.

👉 Over 25 anti-Israel protests planned in Greece 👉 Protests part of global campaign called 'Day of Action for Gaza' 👉 Campaign aims to portray Israel as committing 'genocide' 👉 Protests to take place in public spaces, including ports, squares, and archaeological sites

-- #Greece #Israel #Rodos #Kos #Crete #Samos #Andros #Lesbos #Tilos #Amorgos #Sifnos #Olympia #Kiatou #Ades #Piraeus #politics

GREECE DECLARES MIGRANT CRISIS AN ‘INVASION’ — SUSPENDS ASYLUM CLAIMS AND DETAINS ALL NEW ARRIVALS

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✍️ Greece has begun detaining male migrants arriving from Libya and is no longer processing their asylum claims, as the country declares a state of emergency to stop what it describes as an 'invasion' of its southern border.

👉 Greece begins detaining male migrants arriving from Libya 👉 No longer processing asylum claims 👉 State of emergency declared 👉 New measures to stop 'invasion' of southern border 👉 Over 10,000 migrants detained, mostly from North Africa

-- #ThanosPlevris #Greece #Crete #Libya #Europe #Italy #politics

YOU HAVE SET: THIS IS THE MOST DANGEROUS DESTINATION FOR ISRAELIS IN GREECE

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✍️ A recent survey by Maariv found that Athens is considered the least safe destination for Israeli tourists in Greece due to a rise in anti-Semitic incidents.

👉 Athens is considered the least safe destination for Israeli tourists in Greece 👉 A series of anti-Semitic incidents have been reported in the city, including graffiti and protests 👉 The incidents are linked to a pro-Palestinian group that has been active in the city 👉 Greece is generally a safe country for tourists, but the rise in anti-Semitic incidents has raised concerns for Israeli travelers

-- #Athens #Greece #Israel #Salamis #Rhodes #Crete #Syrus #travel

IT HAPPENED AGAIN: DOZENS OF PROTESTERS AGAINST A SHIPPING COMPANY IN GREECE

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✍️ Passengers on the Israeli-owned ship 'Menorah' arrived in the port of Crete, where they were met with a large crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters waving a large Palestinian flag.

👉 Pro-Palestinian protesters waved a large Palestinian flag in the port of Crete 👉 The protesters were joined by a special unit of the Greek police 👉 The passengers were initially hesitant to disembark, but were eventually given permission to do so 👉 The incident is the latest in a series of protests against the ship's presence in the region

-- #Haifa #Crete #Greece #Rodos #world

I EXPERIENCED MY FIRST ANTI-SEMITIC INCIDENT ABROAD

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✍️ Singer Kfir Zviri experienced an anti-Semitic incident in Greece, where he was confronted by a waitress who shouted 'Palestine' at him and his friend.

👉 Kfir Zviri, an Israeli singer, experienced an anti-Semitic incident in Greece 👉 The incident occurred in a small town in Crete, where Zviri and his friend were celebrating a bachelor party 👉 The waitress, who was alone and responsible for the tables, approached them and chatted with them 👉 When Zviri mentioned that he was from Israel, the atmosphere changed and the waitress started shouting 'Palestine' 👉 Zviri and his friend quickly paid and left the place, feeling uncomfortable and scared

-- #KfirZviri #Greece #Crete #world

WILDFIRES IN GREEK CAPITAL ATHENS SPARK EVACUATIONS OF RESIDENTS

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✍️ A wildfire burned through a northern suburb of Athens, Greece, forcing residents to evacuate, with 145 firefighters and 44 fire engines attempting to put out the flames.

👉 Wildfire broke out in a northern suburb of Athens, Greece 👉 Residents of Kryoneri were ordered to evacuate 👉 145 firefighters and 44 fire engines attempting to put out the flames 👉 10 firefighting planes and 7 helicopters are also involved 👉 Cause of the fire is unknown

-- #VassilisVathrakoyannis #Athens #Greece #Kryoneri #Crete #Evia #Kythera #world

DEADLY WILDFIRES IN GREECE: EVACUATION OF RESIDENTS, BURNED HOUSES, AND INTERNATIONAL AID IN THE WAY

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✍️ Wildfires are raging in Greece, causing widespread destruction and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.

👉 Widespread wildfires across Greece 👉 Thousands of people evacuated 👉 High alert in 11 regions 👉 International assistance requested 👉 Temperatures reaching over 40 degrees Celsius

-- #YorgosKomninis #Greece #Athens #Evia #Kythira #Crete #environment

GREECE ENLISTS HELP FROM EUROPEAN ALLIES TO TACKLE RAGING WILDFIRES

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✍️ Greece is battling wildfires that have ravaged homes and sparked evacuations for a second day, with international assistance expected to arrive.

👉 Wildfires have been raging for a second day in Greece 👉 International assistance expected to arrive, including Czech firefighters and Italian aircraft 👉 Fires have destroyed homes, beehives, and olive trees 👉 Evacuation messages sent to people on the island of Kythera 👉 Firefighters working in several areas of the Peloponnese and Evia

-- #GiorgosKomninos #Greece #Peloponnese #Evia #Kythera #Crete #Athens #world

SEVERE FLIGHT WARNING: THE BELOVED ISLAND LOVED BY ISRAELIS IS ON FIRE

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✍️ Wildfires rage across Greece, forcing thousands to evacuate and causing widespread damage.

👉 Over 230 firefighters are battling wildfires across Greece 👉 Thousands of tourists have been forced to evacuate their hotels and resorts 👉 Temperatures have reached over 40°C (104°F) in many areas 👉 The Greek government has declared a state of emergency 👉 The heatwave is expected to continue for several days

-- #Greece #Athens #Crete #Kithira #Kastoria #Corfu #Ierapetra #world

MASSIVE FIRES IN GREECE AND TURKEY BREAK RECORD WITH 50.5 DEGREES: 'COMPLETE DEVASTATION'

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✍️ A heatwave is affecting Israel, Turkey, and Greece, with temperatures reaching record highs in some areas. The heatwave has led to wildfires and power outages in several regions.

👉 Record-breaking heatwave in Turkey and Greece 👉 Widespread wildfires and power outages in several regions 👉 Thousands of people evacuated from their homes 👉 Thousands of firefighters and emergency responders battling wildfires

-- #Israel #Turkey #Greece #Silopi #Bilici #Antalya #Izmir #Athens #Crete #Kosovo #Albania #environment

WILDFIRE BURNS THROUGH NORTHERN SUBURB OF GREECE'S CAPITAL ATHENS AND RESIDENTS ARE TOLD TO EVACUATE

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✍️ A wildfire burned through a northern suburb of Athens, Greece, prompting evacuations and a massive firefighting effort.

👉 Wildfire in Kryoneri, 20 kilometers northeast of Athens 👉 Residents ordered to evacuate 👉 145 firefighters, 44 fire engines, 10 firefighting planes, and 7 helicopters working to put out the fire 👉 Greece has requested six firefighting planes from the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism 👉 Multiple major fires across the country, including on Crete, Evia, and Kythera

-- #VassilisVathrakoyannis #Athens #Kryoneri #Crete #Evia #Kythera #world

WILDFIRE BURNS THROUGH NORTHERN SUBURB OF ATHENS AS RESIDENTS TOLD TO EVACUATE

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✍️ A wildfire burned through a northern suburb of Athens, Greece, prompting evacuations and a massive firefighting effort.

👉 Wildfire broke out in Kryoneri, 12.5 miles northeast of Athens 👉 Residents ordered to evacuate 👉 145 firefighters, 44 fire engines, 10 firefighting planes, and 7 helicopters battling the blaze 👉 Origin of the fire is unknown 👉 Temperatures reaching 38C, dry conditions, and high winds fanning the flames

-- #VassilisVathrakoyannis #Athens #Kryoneri #Crete #Evia #Kythera #world

TWO DIE IN CAR DURING CYPRUS WILDFIRE AS 44C HEAT EXPECTED

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✍️ Two people have died in a car in a wildfire that has torn through southern Cyprus, with temperatures expected to reach 44C on Thursday.

👉 Two people have died in a car in a wildfire 👉 The blaze has already destroyed homes and ravaged 100 sq km of land 👉 More than a dozen people have been treated for injuries 👉 Neighboring countries have been asked to support the firefighting effort 👉 Spain is expected to send two aircraft to help fight the fire

-- #AndreasKettis #AntonisChristou #KonstantinosLetymbiotis #MariosHartsiotis #Cyprus #Malia #Limassol #Kandou #Crete #Turkey #Spain #Jordan #world

YOUNG BASKETBALL TEAM WITHOUT A MEDAL AT THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

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✍️ The Serbian women's under-20 basketball team lost to France 62-73 in the bronze medal match at the European Championship on Crete.

👉 Serbian women's under-20 basketball team lost to France 62-73 in the bronze medal match 👉 Game was played on Crete as part of the European Championship 👉 Serbian team struggled to keep up with France's strong offense

-- #Crete #sports

GREECE ARRESTS HUNDREDS OF ILLEGAL BOAT MIGRANTS AFTER SUSPENDING ASYLUM

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✍️ Greek authorities arrested over 200 illegal boat migrants and suspended accepting asylum applications from those who cross the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa.

👉 Greek authorities arrested over 200 illegal boat migrants 👉 Asylum applications from North Africa suspended for at least three months 👉 Government plans to introduce legislation imposing prison sentences for illegal migrants 👉 Legislation would prevent illegal migrants from securing legal status to remain in Greece

-- #KyriakosMitsotakis #ThanosPlevris #KurtZindulka #Greece #NorthAfrica #Libya #Crete #Gavdos #Turkey #politics

THE SERBIAN WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

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✍️ The Serbian under-20 basketball team lost to Italy 78-85 in the European Championship semifinals on the Greek island of Crete.

👉 Serbian under-20 basketball team lost to Italy in the European Championship semifinals 👉 Score: 78-85 👉 Game played on the Greek island of Crete

-- #Crete #Italy #Serbia #sports

ISRAEL CRUSHES ROMANIA BY 51 TO REACH U20 EUROBASKET QUARTERFINALS

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✍️ Israel's Under-20 National Team won their fourth straight game at the European Championship, beating Romania 119-68 in the Round of 16, and setting national records for scoring and margin of victory.

👉 Israel won their fourth straight game at the European Championship 👉 Set national records for scoring and margin of victory 👉 Dominant performance from start to finish 👉 Six players finished in double figures 👉 Every player on the roster saw action

-- #SharonAvrahami #AlonMichaeli #OmerMayer #RoeeAvneri #JonathanAbulof #MaxinFilonenko #UriCohen #ArielSela #Crete #Greece #UniversityofCreteHall #sports

THE SERBIAN WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM HAS REACHED THE QUARTERFINALS OF THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP.

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✍️ The Serbian national basketball team under 20 years old won against Ukraine 75:61 in the eighth finals of the European Championship on Crete.

-- #Crete #Ukraine #Serbia #sports

UK’S CAVALIER ATTITUDE LEAVES AFGHANS FACING YET MORE FEAR AND UNCERTAINTY

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✍️ The UK's handling of Afghan workers who collaborated with British forces is criticized for being careless and lacking urgency, leading to many being left behind and at risk of Taliban reprisals.

👉 The UK's handling of Afghan workers who collaborated with British forces is criticized for being careless and lacking urgency. 👉 Many Afghans who worked with British forces were left behind and at risk of Taliban reprisals. 👉 The UK government's response to the Taliban's takeover was slow and inadequate. 👉 The UK prioritized evacuating staff and pets from an animal rescue charity over vulnerable individuals. 👉 The government's lack of urgency in processing asylum requests put many lives at risk.

-- #DominicRaab #BorisJohnson #Afghanistan #Crete #Kabul #Iran #Pakistan #politics

ETIHAD AIRWAYS EXPANDS ACCESS TO 24 GREEK ISLANDS VIA NEW CODESHARE DEAL WITH SKY EXPRESS

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✍️ Etihad Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with Greek regional airline SKY express, allowing customers to access 24 Greek island destinations and three Eastern Mediterranean cities through Athens.

👉 Etihad Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with Greek regional airline SKY express 👉 The partnership unlocks access to 24 popular Greek island destinations and three additional Eastern Mediterranean cities 👉 Customers can access the extended Greek network through a single booking with streamlined check-in and automatic baggage transfer 👉 The move strengthens Etihad's daily service to Athens and positions the Greek capital as a strategic hub for onward travel to the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean regions

-- #ArikDe #GerasimosSkaltsas #Athens #Crete #Mykonos #Santorini #Rhodes #Kos #Corfu #Paros #Thessaloniki #UAE #Greece #business

ISRAEL ROLLS PAST POLES, STAYS PERFECT AT U20 EUROBASKET

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✍️ Israel's Under-20 National Team won their third consecutive game at the European Championship, defeating Poland 91-75 and securing first place in Group A.

👉 Israel won their third consecutive game at the European Championship 👉 The team defeated Poland 91-75 and secured first place in Group A 👉 Alon Michaeli led the way with a dominant 28-point-12-rebound performance 👉 Omer Mayer added 24 points and 11 assists 👉 Israel finished the group stage with a perfect 3-0 record

-- #SharonAvrahami #AlonMichaeli #OmerMayer #ShacharDoron #YoavVitlem #DanielSharon #Crete #Israel #Poland #Romania #Lithuania #sports

GREECE IS SHUTTING THE DOOR TO REFUGEES

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✍️ Greece has suspended asylum applications for migrants arriving from North Africa for three months, sparking criticism from human rights groups and experts.

👉 The suspension of asylum applications is for three months and applies to migrants arriving from North Africa. 👉 The Greek government has cited an increase in arrivals as a reason for the suspension, but critics argue that the measure is based on false information and racist rhetoric. 👉 The suspension is seen as a violation of international and EU law, and will have devastating consequences for asylum seekers. 👉 The Greek government has also proposed a bill that would criminalize entering the country without a visa or while undocumented, which is seen as existentially perilous for asylum seekers.

-- #KyriakosMitsotakis #ThanosPlevris #UrsulavonderLeyen #MinosMouzourakis #MustafaAhmed #MizanurRahman #Mahmud #Greece #NorthAfrica #Gavdos #Crete #Libya #Turkey #Switzerland #Athens #Malakasarefugeecamp #Chania #Crete #politics

SERBIA'S DECISIVE VICTORY: WITH FRANCE IN FIRST PLACE IN THE GROUP

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✍️ The Serbian women's under-20 basketball team won their second victory at the European Championship being held on Crete.

👉 The Serbian women's under-20 basketball team won their second game at the European Championship 👉 The game was held on Crete 👉 The team's victory is a testament to their skill and determination

-- #Crete #sports

NOT ONLY IN GERMANY: IN GREECE, WE ARE UNDER INVASION, THIS IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION

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✍️ Greece's parliament has approved a three-month suspension of the possibility of submitting asylum requests for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, mainly from Libya, amid a surge in arrivals.

👉 Greece's parliament has approved a three-month suspension of asylum requests for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa 👉 The decision was taken due to a sharp increase in the number of arrivals 👉 The authorities are struggling to provide basic services to the migrants 👉 The government has warned that over 1,000 migrants arrive every day

-- #ThanosFloros,GreekMinisterofMigration #Greece #NorthAfrica #Libya #Crete #Athens #Lavrion #Piraeus #politics

GREEK PARLIAMENT PASSES SUSPENSION OF ASYLUM CLAIMS DESPITE INTERNATIONAL CRITICISM

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✍️ Greece's parliament approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants arriving from Libya, despite criticism from the UN and human rights organizations.

👉 Greece's parliament approved a three-month suspension of asylum claims for migrants arriving from Libya 👉 The measure suspends asylum application processing for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa 👉 The suspension passed with a vote of 177-74 👉 The move has drawn criticism from international human rights organizations

-- #ThanosPlevris #MichaelO'Flaherty #Athens #Greece #Crete #Libya #politics

GREECE MOVES HUNDREDS OF MIGRANTS TO MAINLAND AS CRETE STRUGGLES WITH LIBYAN ARRIVALS

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✍️ Greece implements emergency measures to address a surge in Mediterranean crossings from Libya, suspending asylum processing for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa for three months.

👉 Greece suspends asylum processing for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa for three months 👉 More than 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio near Athens 👉 Migrants will be sent to detention facilities near the capital 👉 Greece backs EU initiatives linking financial aid to African countries to their willingness to receive their citizens deported or agreeing to voluntary repatriation from Europe

-- #KyriakosMitsotakis #ManosLogothetis #MarthaRoussou #DerekGatopoulos #Lavrio #Athens #Crete #Libya #Piraeus #NorthAfrica #Europe #world

PHOTOS SHOW MIGRANTS INTERCEPTED NEAR CRETE ARRIVE AT GREEK PORT OF LAVRIO FROM LIBYA

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✍️ Over 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio near Athens after being intercepted south of Crete, following a surge of arrivals from Libya.

👉 Over 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio 👉 Migrants were intercepted south of the island of Crete 👉 Surge in migrant arrivals from Libya

-- #Lavrio #Athens #Crete #Libya #world

HUNDREDS OF MIGRANTS MOVED FROM CRETE TO GREEK MAINLAND AS ISLAND STRUGGLES WITH LIBYA ARRIVALS

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✍️ More than 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio near Athens after being intercepted south of Crete, as Greece implements emergency measures to address a surge in Mediterranean crossings from Libya.

👉 Over 500 migrants arrived at the port of Lavrio near Athens 👉 Greece has suspended asylum processing for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa for three months 👉 The move is part of emergency measures to address a surge in Mediterranean crossings from Libya 👉 Migrants will be sent to detention facilities near the capital

-- #KyriakosMitsotakis #ManosLogothetis #DerekGatopoulos #Lavrio #Athens #Crete #Piraeus #Libya #Greece #Europe #politics

FOREIGN AIRLINES RETURNING TO ISRAEL FASTER THAN EXPECTED

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✍️ United Airlines, Lufthansa Group, Wizz Air, and Aegean will add dozens of new flights to Ben Gurion airport's departures and arrivals board over the summer, bringing down fares.

👉 At least 120 new flights added to Ben Gurion airport's departures and arrivals board in August 👉 United Airlines will resume flights to New York/Newark on July 21 👉 Wizz Air will operate flights to various European destinations starting August 8 👉 Aegean will return with flights to Athens, Crete, and Larnaca starting July 14

-- #BenGurionairport #TelAviv #NewYork #Newark #Athens #Crete #Larnaca #Larnaca #Budapest #Dubai #London #Vienna #Milan #Rome #Iasi #Sofia #travel

GREECE SUSPENDS ASYLUM APPLICATIONS FOR MIGRANTS FROM NORTH AFRICA

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✍️ Greece has suspended processing of asylum applications from North Africa for three months due to a surge in migrant numbers, with arrivals to be arrested and detained.

👉 Greece has suspended processing of asylum applications from North Africa for three months 👉 Arrivals from North Africa will be arrested and detained 👉 Greece is working with Libyan authorities to prevent departures from the Libyan coast 👉 Over 9,000 migrants have arrived in Greece since the start of 2025, a 350% increase from last year

-- #KyriakosMitsotakis #ThanosPlevris #VasilisKatsikandarakis #PavlosMarinakis #Greece #NorthAfrica #Crete #Gavdos #Libya #world

DIVERS EXPLORING ANCIENT SHIPWRECK FIND ARTIFACTS, RETRIEVE WRECKAGE

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✍️ Divers exploring the Antikythera shipwreck retrieved intact pieces of the ship and found artifacts that shed light on life aboard the craft.

👉 Divers retrieved intact pieces of the ship and found artifacts that shed light on life aboard the craft. 👉 The shipwreck dates back to the first century and has been the subject of multiple investigations since its discovery in 1900. 👉 The recent expedition aimed to retrieve three outer planks joined to the ship's internal frame. 👉 The recovery of the planks and frame confirms the construction method used to create the ship.

-- #KerryBreen #Crete #Greece #shipwreck

THE SKIES ARE OPENING: THE COMPANY THAT FLEW TO THE POPULAR DESTINATION IS RETURNING TO ISRAEL | THE UPDATED LIST

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✍️ Foreign airlines are resuming flights to Israel, following the European Union's decision to lift restrictions on flights to Israel.

👉 Aegean Airlines to resume flights to Israel on July 14 👉 Wizz Air to resume flights to Israel on August 8 👉 United Airlines to resume flights to Israel in July 👉 Air Europa, Air India, and Lufthansa to resume flights to Israel in August 👉 Other airlines, such as Air Seychelles, EasyJet, British Airways, and Ryanair, have cancelled their flights to Israel until further notice

-- #Israel #Athens #Crete #Larnaca #Hungary #UnitedStates #politics

GREEK COAST RESCUE BOAT CLAIMS TO HAVE RESCUED MIGRANTS IN GAZA

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✍️ A coalition of activists on a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza rescued a group of migrants near the Greek island of Crete.

👉 Activists on the 'Madleen' boat rescued a group of migrants near Crete 👉 The boat received a distress signal from a ship in the Mediterranean 👉 The ship was initially approached by a boat claiming to be Egyptian, but later identified as Libyan Coast Guard 👉 Some migrants jumped into the water to avoid being returned to Libya 👉 A Frontex ship finally rescued the migrants after several hours

-- #GretaThunberg #Gaza #Crete #Sicily #Italy #Libya #world

TIME QUESTION: PREPARING FOR A TSUNAMI IN ISRAEL - THE IDF IS ALREADY PREPARING

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✍️ The Israeli Defense Forces will conduct a drill simulating a tsunami response in the city of Rishon LeZion, as part of a larger exercise to test the city's readiness and emergency response capabilities.

👉 The Israeli Defense Forces will conduct a drill simulating a tsunami response in the city of Rishon LeZion. 👉 The drill will involve a single siren in the western part of the city at 10:15 am, simulating a tsunami warning. 👉 There will be increased movement of security forces along the coast. 👉 The IDF has assured that the drill is planned in advance and there is no cause for concern regarding a security event.

-- #RishonLeZion #Crete #Greece #Israel #Egypt #world

GREECE HOOKS UP UNDERSEA POWER LINK TO CRETE THAT'S KEY TO MEDITERRANEAN EXPANSION

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✍️ Greece has completed an undersea power cable link connecting the mainland to the island of Crete, a key step in its plan to expand the grid in the Eastern Mediterranean.

👉 Greece has completed an undersea power cable link connecting the mainland to the island of Crete 👉 The project aims to bolster energy diversification after Russia's invasion of Ukraine 👉 The link will eventually connect Cyprus and Israel 👉 Crete will be able to replace fossil fuel-based power generation with renewables

-- #StavrosPapastavrou #Athens #Crete #Cyprus #Israel #Greece #Turkey #Egypt #world

SWEDISH SKI STAR FRIDA KARLSSON SAYS SHE STOOD UP FOR WOMEN IN STALKER CASE

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✍️ Frida Karlsson, a Swedish cross-country skiing world champion, spoke out about being stalked by a man for over a year, calling for others to speak up against similar experiences.

👉 Frida Karlsson, a Swedish cross-country skiing world champion, was stalked by a man for over a year 👉 The man was convicted and given a suspended sentence, but both parties have appealed the verdict 👉 Karlsson hopes for a harsher punishment and wants to raise awareness about the issue of stalking

-- #FridaKarlsson #EmmaRaducanu #ChristinaEdlundNilsson #Stockholm #Crete #Beijing #Sweden #Greece #sports

6.3-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE HITS GREEK ISLANDS ON TUESDAY (13)

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✍️ A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Greek island of Crete on Tuesday, with no reports of damage or casualties.

👉 Magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Crete, Greece 👉 No reports of damage or casualties 👉 Earthquake was felt in dozens of Greek islands and on the west coast of Turkey 👉 US Geological Survey estimated little risk of landslides or liquefaction

-- #Crete #Greece #Kasos #Fry #Santorini #Amorgos #Athenas #Turkey #world

TSUNAMI WARNING IN GREECE FOLLOWING AN EARTHQUAKE: WILL THE TSUNAMI REACH ISRAEL?

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✍️ A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9-6.3 struck the southern coast of the Greek island of Crete, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning and evacuations.

👉 A strong earthquake struck the southern coast of Crete with a magnitude of 5.9-6.3 👉 Authorities issued a tsunami warning and evacuations were ordered 👉 The earthquake was felt as far away as Israel and Turkey 👉 There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties 👉 Authorities are urging people to remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders

-- #Crete #Greece #Israel #Turkey #world

AN EARTHQUAKE WAS FELT THROUGHOUT THE LAND

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✍️ A series of earthquakes, including a 4.6 magnitude quake, struck Israel, the Palestinian territories, and Egypt, while a 6.3 magnitude quake was felt in Greece and Crete.

👉 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Israel, the Palestinian territories, and Egypt 👉 6.3 magnitude earthquake felt in Greece and Crete 👉 Israeli government warned to prepare for possibility of tsunami

-- #Israel #Palestinianterritories #Egypt #Greece #Crete #world

STRONG EARTHQUAKE FELT IN THE KEREM REGION, FELT THROUGHOUT ISRAEL

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✍️ A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Greece's Crete region, causing a strong tremor felt in Israel.

👉 Earthquake struck Greece's Crete region 👉 6.3 magnitude earthquake 👉 Strong tremor felt in Israel 👉 Reported in several cities in Israel 👉 Depth of 83 km below the Earth's surface

-- #Greece #Crete #Israel #Haifa #TelAviv #Jerusalem #RamatGan #RishonLeZion #KiryatYam #Rahovot #Hertzliya #Givatayim #KiryatOno #PetaTikva #Holon #BetShemesh #KfarSaba #RamatHasharon #Eilat #world

EUROPE’S HUMAN RIGHTS WATCHDOG URGES GREECE TO END SUMMARY DEPORTATION OF MIGRANTS

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✍️ Greece is urged to implement stronger legal safeguards at its borders and adopt a 'zero-tolerance approach to summary returns' as reports of illegal deportations of migrants continue.

👉 Greece urged to implement stronger legal safeguards at its borders 👉 Adopt a 'zero-tolerance approach to summary returns' 👉 Reports of illegal deportations of migrants continue 👉 Council of Europe's commissioner for human rights, Michael O'Flaherty, issued recommendations 👉 Concerns about allegations of summary returns at both land and maritime borders

-- #MichaelO'Flaherty #MakisVoridis #Athens #Greece #Crete #Strasbourg #France #world

THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A MAGICAL TEEN MOVIE. TOO BAD HE INSISTED ON BEING SOMETHING ELSE

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✍️ The article reviews the film "Until You Return" directed by Shiri Azoulai-Turgeman, criticizing its poor storytelling, lack of depth, and poor acting.

👉 Poor storytelling and pacing 👉 Lack of depth and character development 👉 Subpar acting, particularly from the lead actress 👉 Unnecessary subplots and characters 👉 Failed attempt to tackle themes of loss and grief

-- #ShiriAzoulai-Turgeman #Maia #Nikos #DanielLitman #Cyprus #Crete #Israel #entertainment

MORE MINUTES THERE: THESE WILL BE THE MOST TALKED-ABOUT DESTINATIONS IN THE SUMMER

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✍️ Top 10 summer vacation destinations for Israelis in 2025

👉 Albania: a hidden gem with beautiful beaches and ancient ruins 👉 Greece: a popular destination with a rich history and culture 👉 Italy: a romantic getaway with stunning landscapes and delicious food 👉 Croatia: a beautiful country with a mix of relaxation and adventure 👉 Bulgaria: a budget-friendly destination with a rich history and culture 👉 Cyprus: a warm and welcoming destination with beautiful beaches and ancient ruins 👉 Sicily, Italy: a beautiful island with a rich history and culture 👉 Crete, Greece: a popular destination with beautiful beaches and ancient ruins 👉 Prague, Czech Republic: a cultural and historical destination with a mix of relaxation and adventure 👉 Naples, Italy: a romantic getaway with stunning landscapes and delicious food

-- #TamirGazron #TaliNoy #ShirlyCohenOrkabi #OrenCohenMagori #YoniVeksman #AsafGreenberg #RoiTsur #IlanShilo #HilaHarmlinRonen #Albania #Greece #Italy #Croatia #Bulgaria #Cyprus #Sicily #Crete #Prague #Naples #travel

‘I DON’T WANT TO GIVE MONEY TO THIS AMERICA’: TOURISTS’ FEARS OF US TRAVEL UNDER TRUMP

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✍️ A British couple cancels their trip to the US due to concerns about Trump's administration's policies, including reports of tourists being detained and interrogated at borders.

👉 Reports of tourists being detained and interrogated at US borders 👉 Concerns about Trump's administration's policies on international travel 👉 British couple cancels trip to Boston due to concerns 👉 French citizen uneasy about traveling to the US due to fears of being denied entry or detained 👉 Several others share their experiences, including a Dutch civil servant who was subject to a 'very angry' interrogation at a US border

-- #Jenny #Sarah #Paul #Alex #JoeBiden #DonaldTrump #Boston #NewYork #Miami #Orlando #Detroit #Chicago #Paris #Peru #Crete #Northamptonshire #Hertfordshire #Swissborder #politics

ABUNDANCE OF AFFORDABLE LAST MINUTE PASSOVER FLIGHT DEALS

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✍️ The return of foreign airlines to Israel has led to a decrease in airfare prices, making it possible for last-minute travelers to find affordable options.

👉 Foreign airlines have returned to Israel's Ben Gurion airport 👉 Surplus of seats due to hesitation of Israelis to schedule vacations in advance 👉 Last-minute travelers can find affordable flights to nearby and distant destinations 👉 Booking through online sites can often result in lower prices 👉 Potential disadvantages include unclear ticket conditions and difficulties in obtaining service

-- #Israel #BenGurionairport #Paphos #Larnaca #Rhodes #Athens #Thessaloniki #Crete #Krakow #Varna #Sofia #Zurich #Berlin #Paris #London #travel