The union representing guards at archaeological sites has decided to launch a series of work stoppages during the peak hours of the heatwave affecting the country, which will likely mean that archaeological sides will close early on the days in question.
The wildfire raging in Dervenochoria, about 30 km north of Athens, is now threatening the town of Mandra and settlements around it, its mayor has said. Christos Stathis, mayor of Mandra-Eidyllia, urged residents to evacuate as a precautionary measure.
Copernicus, the EU’s Earth observation program, has been activated for the immediate mapping of the areas in Eastern Attica, Western Attica, Viotia and Corinth (Loutraki) that has been burned in wildfires since Monday.
The new independent operational unit of HRADF entitled Project Preparation Facility (PPF) was appointed by the Governmental Committee of Projects of Strategic Importance of Law 4799/2021, to mature, execute the tender process, and supervise the implementation phase of the project “Reform of the Primary Health Care System, sub1&2 Upgrading Infrastructure Facilities of PHC – Chronic…
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Soaring summer temperatures across southern Europe could prompt a lasting shift in tourist habits, with more travelers choosing cooler destinations or taking their holidays in spring or autumn to dodge the extreme heat, tourism bodies and experts predict.
MPs have unanimously voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of former Attica governor and recently re-elected SYRIZA MP Rena Dourou, in response to a request from prosecuting authorities.
The residents of four parts of Dervenohoria in Viotia, northwest of Athens, were ordered to evacuate towards the West Attica town of Mandra on Tuesday as a wildfire started to approach homes and thick smoke filled the air.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has cut his trip to Brussels short, following the outbreak of several big wildfires in Attica and neighboring Corinth and Viotia.
The heatwave engulfing the northern hemisphere, including Greece, is set to intensify this week, causing overnight temperatures to surge and leading to an increased risk of heart attacks and deaths, the World Meteorological Organization said on Tuesday.