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Tag Archives: Greece
Germany expecting 800,000 migrants this year, 4 times as many as 2014
The Star reports: “Germany may receive as many as 800,000 people fleeing war and poverty this year, about quadruple last year’s number, as Europe’s refugee crisis forces policy-makers to shift attention from Greece’s debt woes. With Syria and the Balkans … Continue reading
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Floods Force Evacuations in Greece, Albania and Macedonia
Weather.com reports on the heavy rain and flooding hitting parts of Southern Europe: Prolonged, persistent rainfall has led to big problems for southern Europe, where flooding has forced people from their homes and caused several creeks to overflow. The flash … Continue reading
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Flooding after heavy rain drowns 2 in Greece
Yahoo! News reports on unfortunate developments in Greece following a sustained period heavy rain: Two men have drowned in northern Greece, bringing the death toll from severe flooding to four since the weekend. Authorities say one local resident was found … Continue reading
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