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Greece closes 75 schools amid Europe’s aging crisis — 2dGreece closed 75 schools this year. On Kalamos the last school has two sixth graders and will shut when they leave; its kindergarten already sits empty with toys on the shelves.

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Unbeaten Greece Hosts Germany in Nations League Group Match — 3dBurkardt's 32nd-minute goal from a Scherhant cross was disallowed for handball as Greece and Germany hit halftime 0-0 despite Germany's 73% possession.

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Tom Gallagher Germany needs a strong response here to avoid falling further behind after dropping points to Greece already.

Greece and Bulgaria sign pact to exchange Tsar Samuel remains and historic relics — Sep 29, 2026Remains identified as medieval Tsar Samuel head to Bulgaria as 48 WWI-era relics return to Greece under a Sept. 29 bilateral memorandum.

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Maya Lindstrom It's about time these historical remains and relics were returned to their home countries under this agreement.

Greece Plans Return of Tsar Samuel’s RemainsWorld — Sep 29, 2026Greece and Bulgaria have reached an agreement to return the remains of medieval Bulgarian ruler Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria after years of negotiations. As part of a broader cultural exchange, Bulgaria is expected to return Greek religious relics taken during the world wars.

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Italy Scales Back Planned Defense Increase — 5dItaly’s public debt is set to peak near 139% of GDP in 2026, overtaking Greece as the eurozone’s most indebted nation, as Rome cuts its 2028 defense rise to 0.3% of GDP.

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Derek Foss Focusing on borrowing costs instead of boosting military readiness feels risky when threats around Europe aren't going away.

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Tsar Samuel’s Remains Return to BulgariaWorld — Sep 30, 2026Bulgaria welcomed the remains identified as those of Tsar Samuel, who ruled from 997 to 1014, in a major national ceremony after Greece agreed to return them. In exchange, Bulgaria is returning 48 church artifacts taken during World War I; the handover also touches off renewed sensitivities over Samuel’s contested legacy with North Macedonia.

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Greece proposes €15 billion EU 6G fund — Sep 23, 2026Greece has proposed pooling part of future national 6G spectrum auction revenues in a European Spectrum Union to fund strategic technology investment and ease pressure on the EU budget. The plan’s €12 billion to €15 billion estimate is preliminary and comes as member states negotiate financing for the bloc’s proposed 2028–34 budget.

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Eldorado Gold completes Skouries mine link to Greek national grid — Sep 28, 2026Eldorado Gold’s Skouries mine in northern Greece is on permanent national-grid power after Greek transmission authority approval, with first copper-gold concentrate already produced and Q4 2026 commercial output targeted.

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Bret Stephens says friends missed Mamdani due to Vineyard and Greece trips — Sep 20, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Left today.

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Xavi Leaves Depay Out of First Netherlands Squad — Sep 18, 2026New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez omits Memphis Depay from his first Netherlands squad for Nations League fixtures, while naming Ruben van Bommel and Gjivai Zechiël and keeping Virgil van Dijk in the squad for multiple tests. The reshuffle signals a rebuild under Xavi, pairing returning players like Joey Veerman with fresh faces as the Oranje prepare for Germany, Serbia, and Greece across four matches.

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Marcus Bell Including van Bommel and Zechiël while keeping van Dijk should help blend experience with new energy for those Nations League matches.

Netanyahu Reportedly Warned Before October 7 Attack — Sep 14, 2026Israel signs a €3.035 billion Achilles Shield deal with Greece to integrate David’s Sling, SPYDER, BARAK MX, and Israeli-made command-and-control systems, reinforcing Netanyahu’s strategy of expanding alliances and tech leadership to counter isolation. Across opinion pieces, commentators question his durability and judgment ahead of the Oct. 27 elections, citing alleged warnings from regional partners and the influence of media narratives on perceptions of Israel’s leadership.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Greece Announces Monthly Fines for People 60 or Over Who Are UnvaccinatedReporting — Nov 30, 2021While some cities and municipalities in the U.S. have offered incentives for people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, one country is planning to fine people if they do not get vaccinated. On Tuesday, Greece announced…

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Kimberly Guilfoyle Becomes First Female U.S. Ambassador to Greece — Nov 4, 2025Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former California prosecutor, television personality, and close ally of President Donald Trump, officially assumed her post Tuesday as the first female U.S. ambassador to Greece. According to The…

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Deadly Earthquake Hits Greece, Shocking Footage Caught on CameraReporting — Sep 28, 2021People on the island of Crete, Greece’s largest island, were jolted by a large earthquake that rumbled through on Monday at 9:17 a.m. The epicenter of the earthquake was traced to 14 miles northwest of Arvi, a seaside…

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Mount Olympus seeks UNESCO World Heritage status — Jul 25, 2026Greece is pushing for Mount Olympus to be inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, with a decision expected during the 48th World Heritage Committee session in Busan as Greece lobbies for support amid growing optimism after earlier technical reservations. The bid underscores Olympus’s cultural, mythological, and environmental significance—including its status as Greece’s highest peak, its mythic role as the throne of Zeus, and protections from a national forest in 1938 to a biosphere reserve in 1981 and a national park in 2021.

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Greece Intercepts Drones Over Saudi Energy Heartland, Extending Gulf Defense RoleWorld — Aug 27, 2026The Greek Patriot air-defence battery stationed in Saudi Arabia (ELDYSA) has intercepted drones over Yanbu and other areas, launching three missiles in coordination with Saudi defense to protect critical energy infrastructure as part of the Integrated Air Missile Defense mission. These engagements, now the third combat use since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, highlight Europe’s expanding role in Gulf security and reinforce Greece-Saudi Arabia defense ties amid regional security arrangements.

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Greece Approves €3.5B Achilles Shield Defense PackageWorld — Jul 21, 2026Greece’s KYSEA is poised to approve a roughly €3 billion Israeli-made air and missile defense package as the centerpiece of the Achilles Shield program, featuring SPYDER, David’s Sling and Barak MX to form a layered defense for the mainland and islands, with additional assets like drones, submarines, and transport aircraft under consideration and integration with F-35/F-16, Belharra frigates and Patriot batteries. An Israeli delegation is expected to sign contracts shortly after approval, amid heightened regional sensitivity with Türkiye over potential island deployments.

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Tough Guy Actor, Known Recently for ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies in GreeceReporting — Dec 31, 2023A veteran actor known for film and television appearances as hardened characters has died. Richard Romanus, 80, died last week, according to the New York Post . The veteran entertainer died at a hospital in Volos…

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Americans Gain Ground in Southern Europe TourismTravel — Sep 5, 2026Across Spain, Greece, and Portugal, American travelers are reshaping tourism: in Spain the American visitor count rose to 4.2 million in 2024 and nears 5 million by 2025, while Greek data show Americans spend the most per trip though Germans generate the most revenue due to volume. Portugal likewise attracts Americans seeking a European lifestyle, with broader residency options attracting longer stays.

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Two Greek American Tourists Stabbed Near Acropolis MuseumWorld — Jul 21, 2026Two American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, with police detaining the attacker and the victims receiving hospital treatment for injuries described as minor to serious; authorities indicated the suspect may have had mental health issues, and police emphasized such attacks are rare in Greece. The incident unfolded near the Acropolis Museum and drew multiple media outlets addressing ongoing developments.

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Five EU nations plan 2027 migrant return hubs, host country undecided — Sep 4, 2026Five EU states—Denmark, Greece, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands—are moving toward outside-EU “return hubs” for rejected asylum seekers, aiming to have facilities ready by 2027 with partners in Africa such as Rwanda or Uganda. The plan follows a June EU migration rule overhaul to accelerate deportations, drawing criticism from rights groups about safety and due process as ministers push ahead with negotiations for third-country sites.

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Dana Whitfield is a long way off. By then half these governments could be voted out and the whole plan scrapped.

UNESCO Inscribes D-Day Beaches Alongside Other Sites — Jul 26, 2026The D-Day landing beaches in Normandy—Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword—along with related sites, have been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, underscoring their historical significance and triggering preservation and monitoring efforts amid tourism and environmental threats. In a separate action, Greece’s Mount Olympus was also inscribed as a mixed World Heritage site for its cultural and natural value, boosting its international profile and conservation outlook.

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Greek wildfires intensify as reports link power lines — Aug 17, 2026Investigations show Greece’s aging, largely overhead power network and faulty lines are driving a large share of wildfires, with a June short circuit linked to a July blaze and roughly 75% of the year’s burned area attributed to grid faults, prompting calls for maintenance amid concerns about undergrounding costs. In North America, authorities and researchers are studying how wildfires threaten the grid and how infrastructure itself can ignite fires, with efforts like Idaho National Laboratory testing and DOE reviews to bolster wildfire resilience after major disasters.

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Sporting KC signs Andre Luiz in record deal — Aug 18, 2026Sporting Kansas City has signed Brazilian forward Andre Luiz from Olympiacos on a club-record five-year Designated Player contract, with initial reports citing an $18 million fee plus add-ons and the move pending visa and International Transfer Certificate. The 24-year-old, who previously starred for Rio Ave and Flamengo before a stint in Greece, joins a rebuilding Sporting KC squad under owner Peter Mallouk and manager Raphael Wicky as their fifth Designated Player since 2018.

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