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Athens protests: Riot police fire flashbang as 10,000 march over education costs
A riot police officer was filmed throwing a flashbang in the Athens metro during clashes on Wednesday, then waving.
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Fire destroys cars, houses near Athens as Greece battles blazes
Fires in Greece destroy cars, houses and lands.
POLITICS
Iran rejects involvement in planning attacks on Israeli targets in Athens
Iran’s embassy in Greece dismisses allegations that the country was linked to an alleged plot to carry out attacks on areas frequented by Israelis in central Athens.
EU
1000s clash with police in Greece as anger builds over train deaths
The government has blamed human error and a railway official faces manslaughter charges.
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia makes secret funding offer to Greece to co-host World Cup 2030
Saudi Arabia offered to bear the expenses for the upcoming 2030 FIFA World Cup infrastructure for Greece and Egypt if they agreed to go along with Riyadh’s plan to co-host the event across three continents.
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Greek wildfire rages near Athens; homes, hospital evacuated
A Greek wildfire fueled by gale-force winds raged in the mountainous region of Penteli near Athens on Tuesday, prompting authorities to order the evacuation of at least four areas and a hospital.
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Residents evacuated as wildfire rages out of control near Athens
A wildfire raged out of control on the outskirts of Athens, damaging houses and cars, the Fire Department said.
EU
Thousands of Greeks protest soaring cost of living
Thousands of people join union protests in several cities across Greece to denounce the soaring cost of living.
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