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Athens-Clarke County Police Department to hold press conference next Monday

Athens-Clarke County Police Department to hold press conference next Monday

The Athens-Clarke County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a press conference in light of recent medical incidents at the Athens-Clarke County Jail. The press conference will be held on Monday, July 14th at 11:00 am. It will take place at the...

Greece’s Island Communities Face Alarming Population Decline

Greece’s Island Communities Face Alarming Population Decline

The demographic crisis affecting Greece is deepening on its islands, with Lemnos and Agios Efstratios emerging as stark examples of shrinking populations, aging residents, and dwindling birth rates — trends that threaten the long-term viability of...

Athens University Lands First Dual Medical Degree with UK’s University of Exeter

Athens University Lands First Dual Medical Degree with UK’s University of Exeter

University of Athens. Credit: George Rex, CC BY SA 2.0/Wikipedia In a landmark move for Greek higher education, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom have signed a preliminary...

Greece Heatwave: Health Risks and Safety Alerts

Greece Heatwave: Health Risks and Safety Alerts

In response to the recent wave of extreme heat that has gripped Greece, the Hellenic Thoracic Society (HTS) has released a public health advisory aimed at preparing citizens for the intense temperatures expected to continue through the summer....

Leicestershire to be hotter than Jamaica as medicines warning issued

Leicestershire to be hotter than Jamaica as medicines warning issued

Health officials are warning that medicines could stop working as Leicestershire braces for temperatures hotter than Jamaica this weekend. Experts say the extreme heat could break down tablets, inhalers and insulin, putting people's health at...

First West Nile Virus Cases of 2025 Detected in Greece

First West Nile Virus Cases of 2025 Detected in Greece

The National Public Health Organisation (EODY) has confirmed the first cases of West Nile virus infection in Greece for 2025, raising public health concerns as the country enters peak mosquito season. According to an official statement issued this...

The healthy dessert guide: Emily English’s guilt-free sweet treats

The healthy dessert guide: Emily English’s guilt-free sweet treats

The No 1 rule of a healthy dessert according to Emily English, the bestselling author and viral nutritionist? “The most important thing is that they’ve got to leave you feeling satisfied,” she says. Sorry, what? If, like me, you grew up in the...

Four more survivors rescued after Houthi attack sinks Greek ship in red sea

Four more survivors rescued after Houthi attack sinks Greek ship in red sea

ATHENS/LONDON — Rescuers pulled four more survivors from the Red Sea on Thursday after Houthi militants attacked the Greek bulk carrier Eternity C, which sank earlier this week. Ten crew members remain missing, officials said. The attack marks the...

Greece’s Tax Imbalance: High Indirect Taxes Penalize Poorer Households

Greece’s Tax Imbalance: High Indirect Taxes Penalize Poorer Households

Greece’s tax structure favors indirect consumption taxes over direct income-based levies, according to the most recent EU data. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece continues to stand out among EU countries for its heavy reliance on indirect and property...

Greek Macaroni & Cheese: The Perfect Summer Dish

Greek Macaroni & Cheese: The Perfect Summer Dish

Greek macaroni and cheese recipe. Credit: Grecian Delight/Kronos Greek macaroni and cheese is an easy-to-make dish perfect for the summer months. Macaroni is the ultimate comfort food for many people across the globe. The small tube-like elbow...

Greece to Launch New Hospital Rating System for Patients

Greece to Launch New Hospital Rating System for Patients

Greece is launching a new digital system that allows patients to rate public hospitals based on their personal experiences after discharge, marking a significant shift toward greater transparency and accountability in the country’s healthcare...

What health experts eat to stay cool (and one is straight from the BBQ)

What health experts eat to stay cool (and one is straight from the BBQ)

From pomegranate seeds to pineapple smoothies, here’s what nutritionists and doctors recommend during the warm weather – with not a sad salad in sight If winter is the season of comfort food, then summer is the season of healthy eating. But if the...

Teen girl stabbed during domestic incident in Greece

Teen girl stabbed during domestic incident in Greece

Greece, N.Y. — Police are investigating a reported domestic stabbing Thursday night. The Greece Police Department responded around 10 p.m. to an apartment building on Milford Street, where they found the victim, a 15-year-old girl, with wounds to...

I’m a Dietitian, and These Are the Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods I Eat Every Day

I’m a Dietitian, and These Are the Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods I Eat Every Day

Not all processed or ultra-processed foods are unhealthy—some offer key nutrients and convenience. Dietitian-approved picks include whole-grain bread, Greek yogurt, canned beans, popcorn, and peanut butter. Choosing nutrient-dense options helps...

How the One-Piece Swimsuit Played a Role in ‘Freeing’ Greek Women

How the One-Piece Swimsuit Played a Role in ‘Freeing’ Greek Women

Women in one-piece swimsuits, and one bikini, on the Mediterranean in 1944. Annette Kellerman changed women’s fashion forever. Credit: public domain It is hard to imagine that just over 100 years ago, a woman would find herself being arrested for...

Health scores: Which restaurants scored the lowest recently?

Health scores: Which restaurants scored the lowest recently?

The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that were inspected June 27 through July 2, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores. Disclaimer: On any given day, an...

Greece Suspends Asylum Applications Amid Surge in Arrivals from North Africa

Greece Suspends Asylum Applications Amid Surge in Arrivals from North Africa

23Greece has suspended the processing of asylum applications for individuals arriving by sea from North Africa, following a significant increase in migrant landings on its southern islands, particularly Crete and Gavdos. The measure, announced by...

Greece holiday warning as country 'shuts down' between noon and 5pm

Greece holiday warning as country 'shuts down' between noon and 5pm

British holidaymakers in Greece could face disruptions as local authorities enforce mandatory work breaks due to a scorching heatwave. Officials in central Greece and several islands have instructed outdoor manual labourers and food delivery...

Athens First to Sign Cousteau’s Blue Cities Manifesto on Ocean and Climate

Athens First to Sign Cousteau’s Blue Cities Manifesto on Ocean and Climate

Alexandra Cousteau and Athens Mayor Haris Doukas. Photo source: Athens Municipality Athens has become the first city worldwide to join the Blue Cities Alliance, a global initiative spearheaded by ocean advocate Alexandra Cousteau aimed at...

Greece Gets Tough on Migration: Benefits Cut, Detention Expanded

Greece Gets Tough on Migration: Benefits Cut, Detention Expanded

Minister of Immigration Thanos Plevris revealed plans to drastically reduce benefits for foreigners and impose stricter detention protocols. Credit: Ggia, CC BY 4.0/Wikimedia In a significant shift in migration policy, Greece is implementing...

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