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.
Chiliadou Film Fest | Evia | August 25-26
One of Evia’s prettiest beaches – and a popular spot with the alternative crowd – has inspired the Chiliadou International Film Festival, a new event on the country’s summer cultural calendar.
Firefighters scrambling to put out the fire in Mount Parnitha
Firefighters were scrambling to put out the fire in Mount Parnitha, the largest forest bordering Athens, which rekindled early on Friday as strong winds were blowing in the area.
Modi to visit Athens on Friday after BRICS summit
Just hours after participating in an important BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit in Durban, South Africa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Athens on Friday.
Acropolis Museum refutes report on coins theft
The Acropolis Museum has refuted reports that coins were removed from its excavation site on August 22.
Gerapetritis to meet Chilean counterpart on Friday
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will meet with his Chilean counterpart, Alberto van Klaveren Stork, in Athens on Friday, the ministry said on Wednesday.
First Mandarin Oriental hotel opens in southwestern Greece
International luxury hotel chain Mandarin Oriental has opened its first hotel in Greece at Costa Navarino, on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese.
A tale of two Greek-Australian diaspora poleis
The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne’s (GOCM) Board of Management has recently commenced a comprehensive review of its Articles of Association, commonly known as the constitution.
Country at the mercy of the wind
Strong winds continued to fan Greece’s fiery nightmare on Wednesday as firefighters, including foreign contingents, battled blazes around the country and on the outskirts of the capital that have already claimed 20 lives.