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After Manchester and Amsterdam, IndiGo gears up for flights to London, Copenhagen, Athens and five more overseas destinations in 2025-26
May 30, 2025 4:16 pm
IndiGo will also restart services to Central Asia cities of Almaty and Tashkent, but instead of Delhi, they will be served from Mumbai.
Chief secy, team of officials in Greece for exhibition highlighting UP Defence Industrial Corridor
May 07, 2025 12:49 am
The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor has set up a segment as part of the India Pavilion at the three-day exhibition, officials said
Syrian rebel supporters enter embassy in Athens, police intervene
December 08, 2024 7:47 pm
Police reportedly entered the embassy compound and detained four people, but left the flag flying.
Greece extinguishes last of Athens wildfire
August 16, 2024 6:31 am
Firefighters, supported by dozens of aircraft, have been working tirelessly to control the inferno.
Wildfire fanned by gales menaces Athens suburbs as residents flee
August 13, 2024 12:11 am
The government has called in help from fellow EU members to tackle the fire that is burning out of control for a second day.
Residents flee as wildfire near Athens spreads rapidly
August 12, 2024 4:45 am
More than 400 firefighters, supported by 16 waterbombing planes and 13 helicopters, were deployed to battle the flames.
Two wildfires are burning near Greece's capital, fueled by strong winds
June 30, 2024 10:13 pm
The first blaze, southeast of Athens, began in early afternoon. Local authorities said it burned at least four homes and several cars. No casualties were reported by 6 p.m.
Wildfire fanned by strong winds rages in forest area near Athens
June 29, 2024 10:57 pm
About 80 firefighters assisted by 12 water-carrying planes were trying to control the fire on Mount Parnitha, some 20 km (12 miles) north of Athens.
Wildfire rages outside Athens fanned by strong winds
June 19, 2024 6:53 pm
Four fire fighting planes, six helicopters, dozens of fire engines and more than 50 firefighters were dispatched to the scene, the fire service official said.
WATCH: Stuck on tarmac amid heatwave in Greece, passengers aboard Qatar Airways flight ‘strip’
June 18, 2024 2:53 pm
In videos shared on Instagram, passengers travelling from Athens to Doha can be seen fanning themselves or removing pieces of clothing to get some relief from the heat.
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Greece battles worst wildfire of the year as flames encroach on Athens suburbs
August 13, 2024 3:42 am
Firefighters are struggling to control the inferno. The flame has threatened apartment blocks, schools, and businesses.
Snow coats ancient monuments in Athens amid record cold spell
January 14, 2019 10:25 am
The ancient monuments in Athens got a rare dusting of snow on Tuesday as temperatures across Greece hit record lows, bringing transport to a standstill in some areas
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