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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...
'Apocalyptic' wildfire closes in on Marseille, tornadoes form in the Med and Greece shuts Acropolis amid 42C heatwave while SNOW falls in Switzerland as Europe's extreme weather continues
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
Europe is being battered by extreme weather, as 'apocalyptic' wildfires in Marseille and tornadoes formed in the Mediterranean Sea. Raging fires, fuelled by strong winds, are edging towards the southern French city as nearly 170 firefighters were...
Greek workers say ‘No’ to 13-hour day
The News Line
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July 4, 2025
The General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE), the Greek TUC, responded on Thursday with an angry statement to the government Labour Ministry’s intention to extend working hours to up to 13 per day for the same employer. Worker representatives...
Suspicious Envelope Sparks Alert Outside Greek Parliament
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
A security alert was triggered outside the Hellenic Parliament on the morning of Tuesday, July 7, after a suspicious envelope addressed to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was discovered in an exterior area of the building. Early reports...
When will Alabama have medical marijuana? Legal ‘cannabis cartel’ stands in the way, advocates say
AL.com - Alabama
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July 8, 2025
From the outside, it appears to be another one of over 1,500 farms in Cullman County, with a couple of facilities and a structure that will eventually serve as a greenhouse. The front office looks — and smells — like any other office space, with...
My life has changed in 4 big ways after cutting ultra-processed foods out of my diet
Liverpool Echo
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July 8, 2025
I've tried all sorts of ways to improve my health over the years, but I never expected this to be the one that had the biggest impact. 08:08, 08 Jul 2025Updated 08:08, 08 Jul 2025 In my quest to improve my health and weight, I never anticipated...
'I'm a dietician and I eat these 7 things for a healthy heart'
SurreyLive
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July 8, 2025
Nutritional choices we make are one thing that can ultimately affect our heart health, as well as exercising and lifestyle choices. When it comes to diet choices, a dietician who is an expert in cardiovascular nutrition, has a few tweaks you can...
Brooklyn and beyond: Colm Tóibín’s best books – ranked!
The Guardian
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July 14, 2025
This dispatch from what we might call the extended Colm Tóibín universe is set near the same time and in the same place as his earlier novel Brooklyn (one character appears in both books). It’s the story of a widowed woman who struggles to cope...
Greece bracing for 'heat dome' as second 40C heatwave to hit this weekend
Daily Express
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July 4, 2025
Residents and tourists headed to Greece this weekend are being urged to brace for another sweltering heatwave. A "heat dome" phenomenon, a pressure system acting like the lid on a pot, leading to prolonged high temperatures, is moving eastwards...
Greece fights Crete wildfire amid Europe heatwave, tourists evacuated
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
ATHENS: Firefighters battled for a third day on Friday to put out a wildfire on the Greek island of Crete that has razed forests and olive groves and forced thousands of residents and tourists to leave the area. Around 130 firefighters, 48...
Is Greece attractive to foreign investors?
Kathimerini
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A host of government ministers and other officials, experts and market leaders will be attending the eighth edition of the InvestGR Forum. Titled “Greece, a Regional Leader in Attracting Foreign Investments,” it is taking place on Tuesday, July...
Priests demand probe after arson at ancient church in West Bank's last remaining Christian town
Christian Today
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July 14, 2025
The ruins of the Church of St George lie in the Christian West Bank town of Taybeh. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/RaedHajj) Priests in the last remaining Christian town in the West Bank have called for an "immediate and transparent investigation"...
Greece Fights Crete Wildfire For Third Day Amid Rising Temperatures
StratNews Global
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July 4, 2025
Home Europe Greece Greece Fights Crete Wildfire For Third Day Amid Rising Temperatures Some 130 firefighters, supported by 48 vehicles and six helicopters, battled the blaze amid gale-force winds and dry conditions that risked reigniting contained...
Southend Airport Plane Crash: Airport Shut Indefinitely After Beech B200…
The Impressive Times
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July 14, 2025
Multiple Flights Cancelled | Emergency Response Underway | Investigation Launched London- A small private aircraft crashed moments after takeoff at London Southend Airport on Sunday afternoon, triggering a large-scale emergency response and the...
Latest Foreign Office advice for Croatia, Portugal, Greece and Turkey amid wildfires
Liverpool Echo
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July 8, 2025
The Foreign Office has updated advice about wildfires in many European countries in June and July. The Government department is responsible for protecting and promoting British interests worldwide, it aims to support British nationals and those...
Greece battles wildfire for a third day as temperatures rise
Gulf Today
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July 4, 2025
Gale force wind gusts complicated efforts on Friday to contain wildfires on Crete that have razed forests and olive groves and forced thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate. Around 130 firefighters, 48 vehicles and six helicopters were...
Job Forecast in Greece: Little Job Growth, Opps in Services and Skilled Trades
To Vima
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July 7, 2025
Greece’s labour market is expected to remain stagnant over the next decade, even as the EU-27 sees modest job growth, according to Cedefop’s 2025 Skills Forecast. The report warns that employment in Greece will fall by 0.1% annually between 2023...
Greece passes law to jail people for selling alcohol or tobacco to children
Euronews
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Published on 04/07/2025 - 15:25 GMT+2 The Greek parliament has passed a bill that aims to protect children from smoking and alcohol by enacting strict age verification rules for sales, banning smoking in certain public places, and restricting...
Greece battles wildfire on Crete for a third day as temperatures rise
The Gazette - Colorado
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ATHENS (Reuters) -Firefighters battled for a third day on Friday to put out a wildfire on the Greek island of Crete that has razed forests and olive groves and forced thousands of residents and tourists to leave the area. Around 130 firefighters,...
Catherine Conlon: Drop in US junk food sales the break we need to cut unhealthy diets
Irish Examiner
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July 7, 2025
Our food system is killing us. Designed to produce cheap calories after the second world war, it is now the cause of one in four adult deaths globally – more than 12 million a year that are due to poor diets. As always, it is the poorest and most...