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Greece’s National Team Faces Tough Draw in Eurobasket 2025 Group Stage

Greece’s national basketball team faces a formidable challenge in Eurobasket 2025, drawn into Group B alongside Spain, Italy, and host Cyprus. With matches set to take place in Limassol from August 27, the “Galazolefki” will need to bring their A-game to secure a top-four finish and advance to the knockout rounds in Riga. Basketball legends Nikos Zisis and Rudy Fernández conducted the draw, heightening anticipation for this thrilling international showdown.

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UK Travel Warning Issued as Spain, Greece, France, and More Prepare for New EU Border System

The UK has issued a travel warning as Spain, Greece, France, and other EU nations prepare to launch the Entry/Exit System (EES) in October 2025, following a revised timeline set by EU Home Affairs Ministers on March 5, 2025. British travelers will face biometric registration—fingerprints and facial scans—potentially causing delays at borders. With a six-month phased rollout and ETIAS to follow in late 2026, UK holidaymakers are urged to plan for new procedures and longer wait times.

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Spain and Greece Boast the World’s Most Accessible and Powerful Passports

Spain and Greece lead the pack with some of the world’s most powerful and accessible passports, offering visa-free travel to 177 and 176 countries, respectively. Bolstered by popular Golden Visa programs, these European nations provide pathways to residency and citizenship—though Spain’s scheme ends in April 2025, shifting attention to Greece’s fast-track alternative.

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Record Drop in Birth Rates in Europe – Where Does Greece Stand?

New data from Eurostat shows a record drop in the number of children born in the European Union for the year 2023, with only 3.67 million births recorded, marking a 5.4% decrease from the previous year. This decline underscores the demographic crisis in the EU, with Greece having one of the lowest fertility rates at 1.26 births per woman.

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Greece Beats Australia in Women’s Water Polo World Cup Qualifiers

The Aussie Stingers lost 12-8 to Greece in a thrilling Women’s Water Polo World Cup qualifier. Despite a strong start with goals from Sienna Hearn and Abby Andrews, Greece’s second-half dominance sealed the victory. Australia will face the Netherlands in their final match to determine their ranking for the World Cup Super Final in April.

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France, Greece, and Portugal May Impose Housing Tax on British Expats Following Spain’s Move

France, Greece, and Portugal are considering following Spain’s lead by implementing a 100% housing tax on British expats. Spain’s initiative, announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, aims to prioritize affordable housing for locals. This development could impact British communities living in these countries, as reports suggest similar measures might be introduced to address rising housing costs and availability issues.

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Post-Election Surge: Americans Show Increased Interest in Greece’s Golden Visa

Interest in Greece’s Golden Visa Program has increased significantly among Americans, with a 50.4% rise in searches since the recent US elections. This surge follows Spain’s announcement to end its Golden Visa, prompting many to consider Greece as an alternative European investment destination. Current investors could see substantial benefits as property values are expected to rise.

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Men’s Water Polo World Cup Division One: Hungary, Greece, Montenegro, and Spain Advance to Finals

Hungary, Greece, Montenegro, and Spain have advanced to the World Aquatics World Cup finals in Kotor, Montenegro, this April. Each team secured its spot through impressive quarterfinal victories, setting the stage for exciting semifinal matchups. As the competition heats up, these teams aim for advantageous positions in the finals series, promising intense matches ahead.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari Secure Victory Over Spain in United Cup

Greece triumphed over Spain 2-1 in Group C of the United Cup in Perth. Despite an early upset with Maria Sakkari’s loss to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, Stefanos Tsitsipas leveled the score against Pablo Carreno Busta. The duo secured victory in the mixed doubles, overcoming a one-set deficit to win the decisive match against Sergio Martos Gomes and Yvonne Cavalle Reimers.

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The World’s Longest-Living Nations: Greece’s Changing Role in Global Longevity

Greece, once renowned for the world’s longest-lived men in the 1960s, now ranks 35th in global life expectancy. While Greek men and women live an average of 79.29 and 84.33 years respectively, nations like Hong Kong, Japan, and Switzerland lead the way. Insights from these countries point to factors like community ties, healthy diets, physical activity, and robust healthcare systems as keys to longevity—lessons Greece could embrace to reclaim its legacy of healthy living.

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Europol Busts International Drug Ring, Seizing $26 Million in Crypto

Europol and international law enforcement agencies dismantled a drug trafficking ring using cryptocurrency, seizing $26 million in crypto and arresting nine suspects in a coordinated operation spanning six countries. The investigation, initiated by a Spanish cocaine trafficking case, uncovered a complex network of “underground bankers” laundering illicit funds, primarily controlled from the Dubai and the UAE.