The rage of many little Achilles
Since Homer’s epics we have known that a basic principle of the Greeks’ society is to help friends and harm enemies.
Thassos fire burned 277 hectares, most of it in Natura network
The wildfire that broke out on August 10 on the northern Greek island of Thassos has burned nearly 277 hectares of land, the vast majority of which lie in protected Natura 2000 areas, the National Observatory’s BEYOND center said in an assessment on Friday.
Refugee head sees lesson in Ukraine crisis
Europe’s embrace of millions of Ukrainians who fled Russia’s invasion showed that it’s possible to welcome large numbers of asylum-seekers, and the approach should be replicated to receive those fleeing other nations, the head of the UN refugee agency said.
Man charged with arson over Thassos blaze jailed
A 65-year-old male charged with arson over a large forest fire that broke out on the island of Thassos last week was jailed after testifying before an investigating magistrate and a prosecutor in Kavala, northern Greece.
Q2 2022 saw business turnover rise
As expected, business turnover rose significantly in the second quarter of 2022 (April-May) as activity approached normal levels compared to last year.
Greece: 71 migrants aboard boat reaching Kythera
Greek authorities on Friday raised to 71 the number of migrants aboard a sailboat that reached the southern island of Kythera a day earlier, the third crammed vessel to do so in two days.
Turkey to receive additional Russian S400 air defense missiles
HALC’s Executive Director Endy Zemenides is joined by Clifford Smith of the Middle East Forum to discuss reports that Russia will be suppling Turkey with additional S-400 air defense missiles.
Large fire breaks out near Lamia
Α wildfire broke out west of the city of Lamia, central Greece, on Friday afternoon, and expanded in three different fronts, one of which threatened livestock facilities.
Investigation launched after motorcyclist killed by falling tree on Crete
A prosecutor on Crete has ordered a preliminary investigation into the circumstances that led to a 51-year-old motorcyclist who was killed by falling tree at a traffic lights in Iraklio. The father of three died after being hit by the pine tree, which fell without warning, at a central junction in the city.
‘Heist of the century’ suspect ‘meant to return paintings’
The man behind the theft in 2012 of three paintings, including a Picasso, from the National Gallery in Athens claimed to reporters he intended to sneak back into the gallery nine years after the so-called “heist of the century” and return the works, but never got round to it.