Bridge collapse near Patra leaves one dead
A motorway bridge into Patra collapsed on Sunday leaving at least one dead, two people pinned under the rubble and seven injured, with at least one being seriously injured.
US Mission in Greece releases guidelines on wildfires
The United States Mission in Greece issued guidelines on Sunday to alert US citizens to the risks caused by the wildfires in the country.
Five-star serviced apartments
Bob W, one of the fastest-growing companies in the hospitality industry, is proceeding with the operation of the first two serviced apartment buildings in the center of Athens.
Fire in Mandra reignites
The fire in Mandra that had been burning for most of last week was reignited around noon on Sunday.
Situation on Rhodes is very difficult says HFS spokesperson
The situation on Rhodes is very difficult according to the Hellenic Fire Service spokesperson Giannis Artopios, who noted that the fire is burning in a very dense forest with a large amount of biomass. The winds, that have been strengthened, and the difficult weather conditions make this an active fire, he warned.
Foreign Ministry to open Help Desk in Rhodes airport
Foreign Ministry staff is en route to Rhodes to open a Help Desk at the island’s airport on Sunday after 5 p.m. The Help Desk, in coordination with embassies in Greece, will facilitate the travel of visitors to the island who left without their passports and travel documents.
Rhodes fire burning at three fronts, in largest evacuation operation ever in Greece
Firefighters battled a blaze burning in three active fronts on the island of Rhodes on Sunday, while Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was being briefed on developments constantly.
FCDO to deploy team in Greece to support evacuees
United Kingdom Ambassador to Greece Matthew Lodge announced on Sunday that a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office rapid deployment team was being sent to Greece to facilitate the evacuation of British nationals from fire-stricken areas on Rhodes.
Foreign Ministry holds emergency meeting over Rhodes
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is chairing a meeting in the Foreign Ministry to address the international aspects of the unfolding fire on Rhodes on Sunday.
Mediterranean turning into real hotspot
It used to be that, in Greek summers, temperatures, with few exceptions, used to peak at around 33 degrees Celsius (92F), ideal for beachgoers and other holidaymakers, domestic and foreign.