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1. “Spatial Framework for Tourism” divides Greece incl. islands in 5 categories of development

   Τhe ministries of Tourism and Environment & Energy presented on Monday the so-called “Special Spatial Planning Framework for Tourism” focusing on sustainable development, destination resilience, and protecting the country’s natural and cultural assets. The proposed framework is to remain posted until June 25 for a period of public consultation before submission to the National Spatial […]

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2. Greek MoD on Lefkada Drone: “Certain it’s Ukrainian, extremely serious issue”

   The marine drone found loaded with explosives in a cave of the island of Lefkada “is Ukrainian,” Defense Minister Nikos Dendias officially announced on Tuesday. With a delay of five days and after the clear position of Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis on the issue, Dendias himself admitted that it is an “extremely serious matter”, something […]

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3. Two teenagers fall into the void from building rooftop; one girl dies, one in critical condition

   Unprecedented tragedy in south Athens: Two teenagers jumped into the void from the roof top on the sixth floor of an apartment building in Ilioupoli at noon on Tuesday. One of the 19-year-old girls died, while her friend is hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities investigate with all scenarios being open, examining mainly the possibility of […]

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4. Greece toughens Migration & Asylum provisions with new bill

   The Greek government presented on Tuesday, a new draft bill that implements the European Pact on Migration and Asylum. The bill envisages a comprehensive overhaul of the national legislative framework for managing illegal migration, asylum and returns. the bill has been uploaded for public consultation. According to the ministry of migration and asylum, the new legislative […]

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5. Public sector on 24h strike in Greece; Public transport not affected

   Greece’s public sector union umbrella ADEDY issued a statement on Tuesday, stressing that public services will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, due to the 24-hour nationwide strike. However, public transport means will operate as usually, since workers are not covered by the ADEDY. In response to publications and postings, ADEDY clarified that Public […]

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