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Pakistan-Turkey nexus aims to hurt India. Modi’s Greece visit can help tackle it

Greece can be India’s economic gateway to the EU, has the second-largest shipping capacity after China, and needs temporary agricultural labourers. All work in Delhi's favour.

18 burned bodies recovered as gale-force winds fan blazes across Greece

The fire brigade said a probe is underway as there’s possibility that the bodies were of migrants who entered the country illegally because no residents had been reported missing.

Greece wildfires abate after burning for 2 weeks, emergency services prevent new blowups

The blazes, fanned by rising temperatures and strong winds, have killed five people, destroyed homes, farms and factories and scorched swathes of forest land since 17 July.

Greece wildfires continue for the seventh day, tourists expected to fly out

More than 2,000 holidaymakers returned home by plane on Monday, and more repatriation flights were expected on Tuesday. Tour operators also cancelled upcoming trips.

Greece conducts mass evacuation in island of Rhodes amid raging wildfires

Firefighters, backed by air water bombers and reinforcements by Slovakia, struggled with new outbreaks of the wildfire, which was fanned by strong winds.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis to be sworn in as Greek Prime Minister after landslide election win

Mitsotakis, an ex-banker and scion of a powerful political family, has promised to boost revenue from the vital tourist industry, create jobs and increase wages to near the EU average.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games flame to be lit on 16 April, relay to visit overseas territories

The flame will be lit at Greece's ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Games, and will remain in the country until its departure to France from Athens on 27 April.

Greece boat tragedy: At least 209 Pakistanis were on board, data suggests

By Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) -There were at least 209 Pakistani "victims" on an overloaded boat that capsized and sank in open seas off Greece last week, according to data

Greece launches search operations for survivors of migrant shipwreck that killed at least 78

It was unclear how many had been aboard, but investigations of one account from European rescue-support charity said that there could have been 750 people.

26 dead, at least 85 injured after two trains collide in Greece

An intercity passenger train travelling from Athens collided with a cargo train outside central Greece. While circumstances of the crash remained unclear, 250 passengers were evacuated.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

15 Vir Chakras awarded for Op Sindoor, 9 go to IAF pilots who struck Pakistani terror camps

For the first time, 2 Agniveers were awarded the Sena Medal for Operation Sindoor roles, among others. A 3rd Agniveer received a Mention in Despatches.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.