Firefighters battle new flare-ups in Crete
A wildfire that was burning at the municipality of Agios Vassilios, in northern Crete, since Friday was rekindled on Saturday due to strong winds, the Fire Brigade said.
Illicit smokes ring smashed
The police’s financial crimes division has busted a major bootleg tobacco racket whose operations from November 2021 to the present day are estimated to have deprived state coffers of around 3.5 million euros in customs levies and taxes.
ADMIE to set up fire detection system in 135 power poles in Parnitha
Greece’s power grid operator ADMIE will place 540 sensors and panoramic optical and thermal cameras on 135 electricity poles inside the forest of Parnitha mountain, which will warn the Fire Service of a possible blaze.
Ankara not likely to accept F-16 strings
The approval this week of a relevant amendment by the US Congress which is seen as a first step to stop the sale of new F-16 aircraft to Turkey and the upgrading of its existing ones has caused optimism in Greece that its positions are being heeded. But there are also several opposing forces at…
Master sergeant killed by weapon inside military camp
A 47-year-old master sergeant was killed by a weapon at a military camp in northern Greece, the Hellenic Army General Staff announced on Saturday.
Macron thanks Greece for wildfire assistance
French President Emmanuel Macron thanked Greece for sending two firefighting aircraft to assist in the battle against the wildfires that are ravaging the country.
Regional airport traffic in June beats 2019
Air traffic at the regional airports managed by Fraport Greece surpassed the performance of 2019 in June, according to data published by the company.
Athens in court over EU environmental rules
Greece has been referred to the European Court of Justice over the improper implementation of an EU directive on the environmental impact assessment of all major infrastructure projects.
Photo Festival | Athens
Celebrating its 30th anniversary as the biggest photography event in Greece, the Athens Photo Festival boasts an extensive roster with more than 100 artists from 28 countries.
Taxes paid in a lump sum
Greeks may be delaying the submission of their tax declarations this year, but they are also paying their taxes faster compared to previous ones.