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His party’s election victory comes as the country experiences strong economic growth, with voters seemingly willing to look past scandals and disasters that have tarnished his government.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s New Democracy party did not win enough votes to form a one-party government. But he appeared to rule out talks to form a coalition, setting the stage for a second vote in weeks.

The deluge caused extensive damage in central Greece, and killed at least one person, just as firefighters contained blazes in the north. One area had over 25 inches of rain in 15 hours.

Even as it pivots to solar and wind for itself, Greece aims to become a natural gas supplier across Europe. Among its strongest backers is the United States.

The country’s Parliament is expected to also extend equal parental rights to same-sex couples, including clearing the way for them to adopt children.

The country’s Parliament also extended equal parental rights to same-sex couples, including clearing the way for them to adopt children.

Greek authorities blamed smugglers for a disaster that may have been one of the worst of its kind. Critics say tougher policies are increasing the risks.

A new law targets a party founded by an imprisoned former official of the neo-Nazi group Golden Dawn. But critics say its reach could be wider.

Sara Mardini, a Syrian refugee turned activist, is among 24 people facing charges. Amnesty International has called the case “farcical.”

Emergency services were deployed in readiness and schools were closed after more than 200 temblors struck in the Aegean, near Santorini, within 48 hours.