Grid is seen holding, for now
Greece’s power network is under control, despite being tested by high temperatures and increased demand, as well as the multiple forest fire fronts.
Heatwaves to persist to month’s end
Greece will face not one but two heatwave episodes by the end of July, meteorologists warn. Temperatures are set to top 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in several regions Thursday. The Athens area will see 40C, while in the interior of the Central Greece and Thessaly regions, it will reach 43C.
Fire breaks out near Thessaloniki
A fire was reported in an agricultural and wooded area in the wider region of the northern port city of Thessaloniki on Thursday.
FM meets with German counterpart in Brussels
Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis met with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock in Brussels on Thursday, where both ministers are attending the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union.
Coronavirus infections slightly up last week, 16 virus-related deaths
New cases of SARS-CoV-2 over the week of July 10-16 were slightly up compared to the previous week, according to the weekly report by the National Public Health Organization (EODY), published on Thursday.
Deputy defense minister and army chief in Cyprus to mark invasion anniversary
Deputy Defense Minister Nikos Hardalias and Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff General Konstantinos Floros travelled to Cyprus on Thursday to attend the memorial services marking 49 years since the invasion of the island by Turkish Forces in 1974.
Two former transport ministers could face probe
The case of a contract to build or upgrade remote control and signaling systems for Greek railways has been transmitted to Parliament to determine the culpability of two former transport ministers for the delays in its implementation.
Glamping to find its spot on the Athens Riviera
Grivalia Hospitality aspires to turn the ‘Voula Project’ into one of the most luxurious private clubs in the Mediterranean.
AHI calls for an end to Turkish occupation of Cyprus on invasion anniversary
The American Hellenic Institute released a statement on Thursday to mark the 49th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and called for an end to the occupation.
ATHEX: Mid-caps steal show at ATHEX
Thursday was another positive day for the Greek stock market, albeit on rather weak turnover.