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Visiting Athens near top of Chinese travelers' to-do list

Athens is one of the most sought-after destinations for Chinese travelers, according to the Hotels.com Chinese International Travel Monitor, a report based on research conducted by Ipsos.

Athens is third on the list of destinations in Europe and the Middle East, with 4 percent of Chinese travelers saying they would like to see the Greek capital.

Police officers allegedly batter two women who wanted help from them in Turkey's İzmir

Two police officers allegedly battered two women who wanted to help from them about a harassment incident in the Aegean province of İzmir on Aug. 11.

A 19-year-old woman who was identified by her initial D. and a 22-year-old woman who was identified by her initial S., reportedly wanted to help from police officers, saying that they were sexually harassed by two men with motorbikes.

Probe launched after police beat women asking for help on harassment in Turkey's İzmir

An investigation has been launched into two police officers in the Aegean province of İzmir following the emergence of security camera footage of one of them beating two women, after the women asked for help upon being subject to sexual harassment.

The 1st floor of Kos’ Archaeological Museum reopens!

The first floor of the Archaeological Museum of Kos will be accessible to the public as of Saturday, August 5, the Greek Culture Ministry said on Friday.

August 12 Marks International Youth Day

Today is the International Youth Day. It has been marked in Bulgaria since 2007. Its idea is to draw public attention to various youth issues.

The city hosting this year's events in Bulgaria is Varna, 2017 European Youth Capital.

UK estate agent publishes bizarre map showing safest places to live outside of ‘nuclear impact zone’

A UK estate agent has released a bizarre map which claims to show the only safe places to live if global nuclear war breaks out.

Hot and Sunny Weather

The weather will again be sunny and hot today, with maximum temperatures of between 34° and 39°.

This is the weather forecast of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), quoted by FOCUS News Agency.

UK Navy Calls off Aegean Exercise

In what appears to be an effort to steer clear of Greek-Turkish tensions, the British Royal Navy has reportedly canceled a scheduled military exercise off the southeastern Aegean island of Karpathos, which had been announced in a navigational telex (navtex) issued by Ankara, to the outrage of Athens, Ekathimerini writes.

Trump Warns North Korea Against Making 'Overt' Threats

US President Donald Trump called the leader of China and spoke with the governor of Guam on Friday amid mounting tensions with North Korea. Trump also said he is considering "very strong" new sanctions against Pyongyang.

Trump: 'Fire and Fury' For North Korea, Military Action in Venezuela

AP Photo/ Jae C. Hong

US President Donald Trump says a military option against Venezuela is on the table, describing the situation there as a "dangerous mess."

"We have many options for Venezuela, including a possible military option, if necessary," Trump told reporters at his golf resort in New Jersey.

American Civil Liberties Union will defend Milo Yiannopoulos’ Right to Free Speech

Milo Yiannopoulos got some unexpected support this week from the American Civil Liberties Union.

Animals from war-torn Syria evacuated to Jordan

Thirteen animals that had been trapped in harsh conditions in a zoo in the war-torn Syrian city of Aleppo were evacuated on Aug. 11 to a wildlife reserve in Jordan.

Five lions, two tigers, two bears, two hyenas and two dogs were being released into the Al-Ma'wa reserve near the town of Souf in northern Jordan.