FM to brief opposition parties on foreign policy
Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis will brief representatives of the opposition parties over foreign policy issues on July 28, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.
OSE executive beaten after testifying on Tempe train crash
An executive of Greece’ rail network managing company OSE was beaten outside a court in the city of Larissa, in central Greece, on Tuesday after his testimony before an investigative magistrate on the train tragedy in Tempi that killed 57 people.
Israel to send assistance to Greece to combat wildfires
Israel will send two aircraft from the Elad Squadron to assist in combatting raging wildfires in Attica, Corinth, and Rhodes, following a request by the Greek government according to the social media account of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Wildfires in Greece raze forests, spur evacuations; allies send aid
Wildfires burned for a third day west of the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday, destroying forests and homes and spurring evacuations, as authorities braced for a new heatwave that was likely to further stoke tinderbox conditions across the country.
Man arrested in connection to Agios Panteleimonas murder case
A 35-year-old man was arrested in connection to the murder of a 45-year-old Cuban woman in the Agios Panteleimonas neighborhood of Athens on July 10.
Small Greek island promotes ‘no swimming pool’ holidays for travellers
The small Greek island of Lipsi in the Dodecanese is seeking to promote an authentic and sustainable holiday experience this year, ditching swimming pools and sunbeds in favor of more environmentaly-friendly ways to enjoy the island.
Heatwave to return on Thursday
A second heatwave will hit Greece from Thursday until Sunday, pushing temperatures as high as 44 Celsius (111.2 Fahrenheit).
Copernicus says 3,472 hectares burnt in west Attica so far
The EU’s Copernicus/Emergency Management Service – Mapping service found that the ongoing wildfires in west Attica that started from the settlement of Kouvaras have destroyed 3,472 hectares, of which 164 were built-up areas, houses, businesses, farms etc.
Animal protection group issues fresh appeal
An animal protection group that is responsible for running an emergency shelter for cats and dogs rescued from the ongoing wildfires in the Greek capital issued a fresh appeal for the public’s assistance on Wednesday.
Debate to start on easing vote for Greeks abroad
A bill that will make it easier for Greeks abroad to vote in national elections will be debated in a parliamentary committee starting Thursday, with the aim of it being voted on by MPs by the end of next week.