Public health agency develops action plan for bird flu
The National Public Health Organization (EODY) on Thursday said that it has developed an action plan for bird flu (H5N1) in the event that it spreads to humans.
Sailing boat abandoned near Skopelos after signaling SOS
A touristic sailing boat was abandoned Thursday at noon off the island of Skopelos due to a problematic rudder.
Seven free beaches for summer swims near Athens (map included)
As temperatures rise, we’ve compiled a list of the best free beaches near Athens for a refreshing break from the heat.
Lightining cause fires in northern suburbs, wider Athens
Several small fires broke out due to lightning in northern suburbs of Athens and wider Attica as a storm pounded the region, the Fire Department said on Thursday.
Results of Albanian census stir tensions in the region
The 2023 census in Albania not only showed alarming demographic data but stirred a fresh round of tensions with the Balkan nation’s neighbors.
‘Spaceship’ observatory allows Cyprus stargazers a peek at the final frontier
A new space observatory in Cyprus looks like it just uncloaked itself on the set of a sci-fi movie and is ready for takeoff.
Drone operator charged with arson in East Attica blaze
A prosecutor on Thursday charged a 35-year-old man with unintended arson over a wildfire that started in the Glyka Nera area of East Attica on Wednesday.
Democracy | Athens | July 11 – February 2
The National Gallery (50 Vasileos Konstantinou) is gearing up to launch “Democracy,” a major exhibition running from July 11 to February 2.
Erdogan to attend Turkey-Netherlands Euro 2024 quarterfinal amid diplomatic row with host Germany
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to travel to Berlin to attend the 2024 European Championship quarterfinal game between Turkey and the Netherlands, an official said Thursday, after a controversial gesture by a national team player ignited a diplomatic row between Turkey and the host nation, Germany.
Police arrests seven people accused for arson attacks against synagogue and hotel
The Hellenic Police’s antiterrorist unit arrested seven people for allegedly conducting arson attacks against a synagogue and a hotel, it was announced on Thursday.