Government officials to survey fire-affected areas in Evros
A government delegation embarked on a visit to assess the areas affected by the fires in Evros, in northeastern Greece, on Monday.
Greece reinforces firefighting forces to tackle massive blaze in the country’s northeast
Greek authorities reinforced firefighting forces in the northeastern part of the country Monday, where a massive deadly wildfire was burning for a 10th day with no signs of abating.
Locals allegedly detain migrants in Evros region
A video has surfaced featuring three men who seem to have apprehended four migrants in the Evros region.
Russian, Turkish foreign ministers to meet in Moscow soon
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan will hold talks in Moscow “in the nearest future,” the TASS news agency reported on Monday, citing Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
Firefighters combat resurgent blazes in Evros, Rodopi
Firefighters are on Monday working to contain rekindled fires on the fronts in Evros and Rodopi, situated near the Turkish border.
Police arrest migrant smuggler as escapade ends in crash
A 27-year-old individual involved in migrant smuggling was apprehended after crashing a van carrying seven undocumented migrants.
Despotiko, a font of ancient treasures
Archaeologist Yannos Kourayos has been digging on Despotiko since 1997.
At least four migrants dead after boat sinks off Lesvos
At least four migrants died after their boat sank northeast of Lesvos island in the eastern Aegean, according to a report by public broadcaster ERT.
Candidates on campaign trail for top SYRIZA job
Candidates running for the leadership of the main opposition SYRIZA party have hit the campaign trail ahead of the leftist party’s congress on September 2 and the elections for a new president on September 10.
Libya suspends foreign minister after meeting with Israeli foreign minister
Libya’s prime minister suspended Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush on Sunday and referred her for investigation after Israel said its Foreign Minister Eli Cohen had met her last week despite the countries not having formal relations.