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Greece shuts the Acropolis due to high temperatures
Newsday - New York
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ATHENS, Greece — Authorities closed the Acropolis for several hours Tuesday due to high temperatures as work restrictions remained in effect in other parts of Greece. A Culture Ministry archaeological service announced the closure between 1 p.m. —...
Protests erupt in popular vacation spot targeting Americans: 'Respect my culture'
Fox News
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Fox News Digital spoke with Sandra Awodele, the creator behind COI Traveler, about what Americans should be wary of ahead of their summer travels to Mexico. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As overtourism continues to be a liability for...
Greek Hoteliers Warn of Island Infrastructure Shortfalls, Urge EU Action
Greek Travel Pages
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July 7, 2025
“Access to healthcare, education, and basic infrastructure is fragile in ways often invisible to most.” Yannis Hatzis, President of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX), during his speech at the European Parliament. Photo source: POX Greece’s...
Ted Cruz says he left Greece ‘as fast as humanly possible’ after Texas flood: Flight data says otherwise
AL.com - Alabama
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July 8, 2025
Sen. Ted Cruz toured one of Greece’s historic sites a day after the Guadalupe River flooded its banks and killed dozens of people in Texas. While the Texas senator’s spokesperson said Cruz returned home “as fast as humanly possible,” flight data...
Greece Offers €10,000 Relocation Incentive for Evros
Greek Reporter
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July 8, 2025
Those who plan to move permanently to Didymoteicho, Evros, are entitled to 10,000 euros. Credit: Visit Evros Greece has announced a new financial incentive program aimed at encouraging citizens to permanently relocate to specific areas of the...
How Germans see Greece: Sun, sea and a selective memory
Kathimerini
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There exists a striking asymmetry in the study of public opinion concerning German-Greek relations. While we have fairly precise data on how Greeks have viewed Germany over the past 20 years, until very recently, virtually nothing was known about...
Grace Mykonos, Greece, hotel review
The Independent
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July 8, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Two ancient Athens slated for facelift
Kathimerini
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CULTURE [InTime News] The Culture Ministry is undertaking a major redesign and restoration of the Ancient Agora and Kerameikos archaeological sites in Athens. Led by Minister Lina Mendoni and funded with €6.8 million from the Recovery and...
Acropolis closes as Greece sizzles under another severe heatwave
Al Jazeera
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July 8, 2025
Scorching heat forces closure of the iconic site amid severe weather warnings and fire risks across the country. Greece has shut the Acropolis and halted outdoor work across the country as a fierce heatwave scorches the region, pushing...
Acropolis Closes Temporarily Due to Extreme Heatwave in Athens
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
Greece’s most iconic tourist site, the Acropolis, will remain closed for four hours today (July 8) as scorching temperatures sweep across the country. With the mercury expected to soar above 40°C (104°F), the archaeological site will shut its...
Sexual Harassment, Burnout a Growing Concern in Greek Workplaces
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
Workplace sexual harassment and bullying are becoming increasingly common in Greece, according to a recent study by the Labour Institute of the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE). The research paints a troubling picture of working life...
Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece
BBC
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The Acropolis is closing temporarily on Tuesday as soaring temperatures continue to grip Greece. The popular site in the capital city of Athens was shutting from 13:00-17:00 local time (11:00-15:00 BST), the country's culture ministry said. Highs...
Acropolis shuts, outdoor work halted during Greece's heat wave
The Manila Times
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July 8, 2025
ATHENS — Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut on Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers across the South European country during a four-day heat wave. The Greek culture ministry...
Acropolis shuts, outdoor work halted as heatwave scorches Greece
Yahoo News
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Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers around the country during a four-day heatwave. The Greek culture ministry said the world-renowned site...
Turkish Journalists Discover Santorini’s Culture and Cuisine Amid New Flight Launch
Greek Travel Pages
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July 7, 2025
Georgia Nomikou, President of the Municipal Council and the Tourist Committee of the Municipality of Thira; Maria Rachmanidou, Head of the GNTO Office in Turkey; Journalists Fikret Can Kusadali and Ragip Soylu; and Katerina Filippou, Marketing...
Ancient Greece comes to China in landmark show at Sanxingdui Museum
CGTN
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On July 7, the Sanxingdui Museum unveiled "A Journey to Ancient Greece: Archaeological Explorations," featuring 172 rare artifacts from Greece, some of which are being exhibited outside the country for the first time. The exhibition "A Journey to...
World News | 101 Indian Students Bag Erasmus+ Scholarships for Higher Education in Europe
Latestly
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July 8, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus + scholarships for two-year master's programme in Europe for the academic year starting 2025, an official statement said. With...
101 Indian students bag Erasmus+ Scholarships for higher education in Europe
Tuscaloosa Times - Alabama
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New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): 101 Indian students, including 50 women, have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus + scholarships for two-year master's programme in Europe for the academic year starting 2025, an official statement said. With...
Modern economics education has ‘forgotten it’s own history’
LondonlovesBusiness
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July 8, 2025
A new book from the Institute of Economic Affairs argues that economics education has become a “sterile and lifeless endeavour” that has forgotten its intellectual heritage, leaving students with mathematical formulas but no real understanding of...
Exploring South Korea’s Greek Mythology Museum
Greek Reporter
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July 8, 2025
The Greek Mythology Museum in Jeju, South Korea. Credit: Screenshot/Youtube The island of Jeju in South Korea is home to the Greek Mythology Museum where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of the Greek gods. The museum itself is modeled...