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1. Weather: Authorities in Greece place 7 regions under RED CODE

   Greece’s Risk Assessment Committee convened on Tuesday placed seven regions under a state of high mobilization – RED CODE – on Wednesday and Thursday, April 1-2, 2026. The decision follows the Emergency Weather Warning Bulletin issued by the National Meteorological Service (EMY) warning of Hazardous Weather Phenomena and forecasting heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, possible localized hailstorms, […]

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2. Ancient shipwrecks revealed in underwater survey off Karpathos & Kassos

   Underwater excavations off the islands of Karpathos and Saria in the south-eastern Aegean Sea revealed several ancient shipwrecks dating back to the 7th century BC, the Greek Culture Ministry announced on Tuesday. According to a statement by the Culture Ministry the international project launched in October 2025, a systematic, exploratory, underwater, archaeological research in the marine […]

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3. Over 100 food companies under scrutiny for gross profit margin compliance

   Over 100 food companies have been under scrutiny regarding their compliance with the gross profit margin by officers of the Independent Authority for Market Surveillance & Consumer Protection, it was  announced on Tuesday. Extensive and targeted inspections have been conducted for compliance with the maximum permitted gross profit margin in key sectors of the food […]

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4. “Elections will be held in 2027,” says Greece’s gov’t spokesman

   Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis ruled out early elections on Tuesday and reiterated that the parliamentary elections in Greece will be held in 2027 In an interview with Skai FM, Marinakis stressed that “the elections will be held in 2027,” adding that at the core of the government’s argument is the need to respect the 2023 […]

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5. Schools in Cyclades, Dedecanese closed due to weather

   All schools across Greece’s Cyclades and Dodecanese island groups will remain closed on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as authorities take precautionary measures in response to an incoming severe weather system. The decision was announced by the regional governor of the South Aegean, George Hatzimarkos, following warnings of dangerous weather conditions associated with Storm Erminio. The […]

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