No fall pandemic measures planned
Health Minister Thanos Plevris expressed optimism on Wednesday that there will be no need to impose measures for the coronavirus pandemic in the fall, saying that if they are needed they will be mild.
284 forest fires in one week, says Fire Service
A total of 35 forest fires were registered in 24-hour period ending at 6 p.m., the Fire Service said on Wednesday. During the past week, firefighters responded to 673 fires in urban areas, 516 calls for assistance and 284 forest fires. M
As Europe’s forests burn, why are wildfires getting worse?
New data published on Wednesday by GFW – which is run by the World Resources Institute, a US-based think-tank – showed that forest fires are becoming more widespread and burning about twice as much tree cover now than they did 20 years ago.
ECB steps in as banks dip toes in crypto pool
The European Central Bank (ECB) said on Wednesday it would harmonize how banks offer cryptoassets to ensure they have enough capital and expertise in a sector some European Union lawmakers have described as the Wild West.
Two sailboats carrying dozens of migrants reach Kythira
Two sailboats carrying dozens of migrants arrived on a southern Greek island early Wednesday, with the first one running aground on rocks. Nobody was reported injured or missing. The coast guard said the first sailboat, which ran aground on the southern coast of Kythira early Wednesday, had been carrying 97 people.
Greece: Turkey trying to ‘weaponize migration’ with latest Evros incident
The recent incident at the Greek-Turkish border where dozens of migrants were stranded for days until Greek authorities rescued them “is yet another attempt by Turkey to weaponize migration, and possibly create a border issue as well,” the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Man remanded in custody over ex father-in-law murder charge
A 29-year-old man has been remanded in custody on Wednesday over charges that he shot and killed his ex-wife’s father last week in Arta. The man, who was brought before a prosecutor on Wednesday, is also facing charges of attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm.
Ancient Greece in Melbourne
“Open Horizons – Ancient Greek Journeys and Connections,” an exhibition comprising some of the most significant items from the prestigious National Archaeological Museum in Athens which tells the story of ideas, influences and connections that form and build communities, was recently on display at the Melbourne Museum.
Landscapes | Thessaloniki
The Thessaloniki Museum of Photography (momus.gr) in the northern port city’s iconic pier complex presents a group show of works on the theme of “Landscape Stories.”
Ukrainian firms choose Greece
Longstanding professional and cultural ties have allowed Ukrainian shipping professionals to relocate to Greece following last February’s Russian invasion.