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  • Aug 17

    Helicopter crash on Greek island of Sifnos kills pilot and two British tourists

    A private Bell 206 helicopter carrying a Greek pilot and a British couple crashed near the Tholos helipad on the island of Sifnos on Monday, causing a fatal post-impact fire.

  • Aug 16

    West Nile virus cases reach 110 in Greece as Attica becomes epicenter of 2026 outbreak

    Greece has recorded 110 West Nile virus cases by 12 August 2026, with Attica at the epicenter and health authorities warning the season could be among the most difficult in recent years.

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