Increased volcanic activity detected in Greece's popular tourist island of Santorini
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
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The oldest evidence for lead pollution comes from ancient Greece
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Chaos as Italian ski resort is overrun by TikTok tourists
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Elephant tramples tourist to death in South Africa
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Protect Your Phone With Android’s Theft Detection Features
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The waning of active funds is drying up the IPO market
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Greece Tightens Laws on Domestic Violence (but Not Enough, Critics Say)
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Edinburgh becomes first 'tourist tax' city in Scotland
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Edinburgh to tax tourists for overnight stays
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Arsenal 'actively looking' to sign striker - Arteta
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Active ETFs are a wheeze — an extremely clever one
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AI weapon detection system at Antioch High School failed to detect gun in Nashville shooting
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An Ancient Headless Statue Is Found Amid Trash in Greece
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Greece says 66 migrants arrive on southern island of Crete after sailing from the Libyan coast
Greek authorities say 66 migrants have been found in two locations on the southern island of Crete after arriving on the island on a wooden boat that set sail from the Libyan coast – a route ...ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Greece says 66 migrants arrive on southern island of Crete after sailing from the Libyan coast
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2,000-year-old statue found abandoned in garbage bag in Greece
Police in Greece say a marble statue of a woman believed to be more than 2,000 years old has been found abandoned in a garbage bag and handed to archaeologistsABC News - Jan. 22 -
Biden endures painful but active last day of presidency
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Has business activity picked up in Europe?
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The growing popularity of Dry January
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USMNT's Tolkin 'regrets' social media activity
United States national team defender John Tolkin said he has regrets over his past activity on social media after joining Holstein Kiel in Germany.ESPN - Jan. 18 -
Chinese Celebrities and Tourists Think Twice About Thailand
The brief abduction of a Chinese actor who was trafficked into Myanmar to work in a scam camp has rattled travelers from a country that Thailand relies on for tourism.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Asylum ruling against Greece exposes Europe’s migrants dilemma
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Column: There's never been a TV detective quite like 'Vera'
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Buildings gutted in Altadena as Eaton Fire remains active
Cars, businesses and homes are gutted in Altadena, California, as the Eaton Fire continues to spread. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Mahout charged after elephant kills tourist in Thailand
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Foreign tourists among three dead after Rottnest Island seaplane crash
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Strasbourg court finds Greece guilty of ‘systematic’ pushback of asylum seekers
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What happened to Justin Trudeau's popularity?
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13 prisoners escape after drunk detective opens cells, police say
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Lone wolf attackers such as New Orleans are " "extraordinarily difficult to detect," Himes says
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Costas Simitis, 2-Time Prime Minister of Greece, Dies at 88
Mr. Simitis imposed financial measures to prepare for Greece’s entry into the eurozone and laid the groundwork for the Olympic Games’ return to Athens.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
How increased Israeli military activity is changing the Middle East
The Biden administration notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel as the U.S. government maintains its strong support for its ally in the Middle East. While the Israeli ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Ethiopia is evacuating thousands facing dangerous volcanic activity in a remote area
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Ethiopia villagers flee volcanic activity 'in panic'
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Novel test can detect different types of asthma via nasal swab
A new test can differentiate between various types of asthma via a nasal swab. Researchers hope it can eventually help match patients with better treatments.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Former NYPD detective on New Orleans security surrounding deadly truck attack
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Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment
The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Former NYPD detective on deadly truck incident in New Orleans
At least 10 people are dead after a truck hit a crowd of people early New Year's Day on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. "This man was trying to run over as many people as he could," New Orleans Police ...CBS News - Jan. 1
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Panama's president says there will be no negotiation about ownership of canal
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Church of England's Liverpool bishop resigns after assault allegations
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