Archaeological sites brace for heatwave
In view of the high temperatures forecast for the coming days, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni has ordered increased precautionary measures at archaeological sites.
Research shows 61,000 Europeans may have died in last summer’s heatwaves
As many as 61,000 people may have died in Europe’s sweltering heatwaves last summer, according to new research, suggesting countries’ heat preparedness efforts are falling fatally short.
Meeting called ahead of heatwave to address relief measures
As Greece braces for a weeklong heatwave dubbed “Cleon,” the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry called an emergency meeting at its headquarters in Athens on Tuesday morning to address the measures that will be taken to shield the public from its effects.
US says to move forward with transfer of F-16 jets to Turkey
US President Joe Biden will move forward with the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in consultation with Congress, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday.
Thessaloniki medical clinic evacuated after fire breaks out
Staff and patients – including a woman in labor – had to be evacuated after a fire broke out in a medical clinic in the northern port city of Thessaloniki on Tuesday morning.
Ferry fares come under the PM’s scrutiny
The government is trying to solve the conundrum of the high-priced ferry tickets this summer, in cooperation with coastal shippers.
Finance minister outlines blueprint for credit sector
The initiatives that Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis will immediately undertake for the financial sector are moving along four main axes.
NATO chief hails Turkish decision on Sweden
Hailing a “historic day,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday evening that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to proceed to forward the Nordic country’s accession protocol to the North Atlantic Alliance for ratification by the Turkish parliament “as soon as possible.”
Dendias heads to Vilnius for NATO defence ministers’ meeting
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias was heading to Lithuania on Tuesday to attend the North Atlantic Council meeting of NATO defense ministers in the capital, Vilnius.
Mitsotakis lauds Minion redevelopment
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid a visit on Saturday to the worksite of the former Minion store in Omonia Square, which is being turned into a green mixed-use building including both a hotel and offices.