Government announces relief measures for those affected by wildfires
The government announced twelve relief measures for fire-afflicted residents in Attica and other regions on Thursday.
Turkey to drill in Eastern Mediterranean next month
Turkey has announced that it will start drilling operations in the Eastern Mediterranean next month.
Tourist seriously beaten in Zakynthos
A new incident of violence was reported on the Ionian island of Zakynthos, with a 23-year-old tourist admitted to the intensive care unit of the local hospital after being severely beaten by a group of young men at the port.
Greece says it disagrees with EU plan to limit gas consumption
The Greek government would oppose a European Union proposal to voluntarily cut gas usage by 15% beginning next month to mitigate a possible complete halt of supplies from Russia, two officials said on Thursday.
Prosecutor orders probe into Mount Penteli, Megara wildfires
The head of Athens’ Prosecutor’s Office, Maria Gane, has ordered an investigation into the large blazes that scorched throusands of acres on Mount Penteli, north of Athens, and Megara in western Attica.
Pink Martini | Athens
Jazz and Latin sensations Pink Martini, who have enjoyed a loyal and avid following in Greece since their 1997 breakout album “Sympathique,” are stopping in Athens.
Wildfire breaks out in Ilia
A wildfire broke out in low vegetation in the western Peloponnese on Thursday, the fire Service said.
Free cervical cancer tests available as of September
Women aged 21 to 65 living in Greece will be invited as of September to undergo free medical examinations for the early diagnosis and prevention of cervical cancer.
Ten-year-old hospitalized with Covid
A 10-year-old girl infected with Covid-19 had to be admitted to hospital in the city of Volos on Wednesday night, after her health deteriorated, state-run broadcaster ERT reported on Thursday.
Portuguese tourists briefly trapped on rocky beach path in Crete
Two Portuguese nationals had to be rescued on Wednesday night when they realised they were trapped at a rocky path they had used to reach a popular beach in northwestern Crete, a local website reported.