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Aug 1, 2026

Two firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, killing two crew members

Two firefighting helicopters collided in midair while battling wildfires west of Athens, killing two crew members. Greece continues to face multiple wildfire fronts with strong winds hampering containment efforts.

Aug 1, 202612 sources

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Jul 16, 2026

Greece blocks EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package over Russian LNG shipping ban

Greece vetoed the EU's 21st Russia sanctions package to shield Dynagas, a Greek LNG shipping company owned by George Prokopiou, from a proposed ban on transporting Russian LNG to third countries. Athens' objection delayed the package by at least a week after three days of failed negotiations.

Jul 16, 20264 sources

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