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Greece arrests a Turkish man after search of a drifting boat turns up large weapons stash

Jan. 30, 2025 11:30 AM EST

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece arrested a Turkish man after discovering dozens of firearms and other weapons stashed on his boat when he fell ill and lost control of the vessel, authorities said Thursday. The coast guard said they responded to reports Tuesday of a motorized...

Increased volcanic activity detected in Greece's popular tourist island of Santorini

Jan. 30, 2025 11:11 AM EST

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Increased volcanic activity in Greece’s famed tourist hotspot of Santorini has prompted the country’s civil protection minister to call a meeting with local and disaster response officials. In an announcement late Wednesday, the Climate Crisis and Civil...

Greece says EU set to take tougher line on migration, but won't copy Trump administration tactics

Jan. 28, 2025 15:09 PM EST

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's migration minister said on Tuesday the European Union is poised to take stricter measures on migration in 2025, with a focus on expanded deportations, but would not adopt the hard-line methods used by the Trump administration. “Sending migrants...