Foreign investors drive property boom
Property transactions are thriving, as official data show, and real estate professionals say that a great part of the growth is driven by foreign investors.
PASOK leader says Thrace wildfires are like a ‘biblical catastrophe’
Socialist opposition leader Nikos Androulakis on Thursday said the destruction caused by the wildfires that burned on the mountain range of Rhodope in Xanthi, northern Greece, the previous days caused a “biblical catastrophe”.
Opposition blasts government over state flaws
The numerous out-of-control fires in many parts of Greece in recent days have turned the spotlight back on the enduring problems of the state machinery and failures to address them adequately.
Minister blasts ‘lowlife arsonists’ for wildfires in Mount Parnitha
Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias said on Thursday that there have been several attempts by arsonists to start new fires on Mount Parnitha, the largest forest bordering Athens, since Thursday morning , noting that fires started in several places at the same time.
Man arrested for locking up 13 migrants in abandoned building
A 20-year-old man was arrested in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki on Thursday for locking up 13 migrants, among them six minors, in an abandoned building against their will.
Denying Russian soccer player visa to enter Britain a ‘huge injustice’ says Greek club coach
Russian soccer player Magomed Ozdoev being denied a visa to enter Scotland for a European game was a “huge injustice,” his coach at Greek club PAOK said Wednesday.
Two arrested for suspected arson near Avlonas
Police has arrested two people in connection with the wildfires that started near the town of Avlonas, north of Attica, on Thursday.
Ecumenical Patriarch laments ‘tragedy’ of wildfires in Greece
Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomeos expressed on Wednesday his support to those affected by the wildfires that have been raging for days across Greece, describing them as a “tragedy”.
Firefighter in Kefalonia charged with arson
A seasonal firefighter is accused of intentionally starting a fire in a forested area in southern Kefalonia on August 13.