State aid committees to address wildfire damage in Attica
Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias has announced the formation of State Aid Committees to compensate businesses affected by the recent wildfire in northeastern Attica.
DISFF47 | Drama | September 2-8
The Drama International Short Film Festival, Greece’s top destination for short-film enthusiasts, returns for its 47th edition from September 2-8, in the charming northern city of Drama.
Woman dies after being hit by truck near fire front
A 58-year-old woman died in the early hours of Monday in eastern Attica after she was hit by a truck that was rushing to assist in the firefighting effort in the area.
Crews battle scattered fires in Athens suburbs, helped by calmer winds, reinforcements
Firefighters in Greece battled scattered fires as Tuesday broke, hoping to contain the remains of the major wildfire that burned into the northern suburbs of Athens, triggering evacuations and leaving at least one person dead.
Greece thanks countries that sent reinforcements to tackle fires
Greece on Tuesday thanked 10 countries and the European Union for sending firefighters and planes to support the country in its firefighting efforts.
Little Islands Festival | Sikinos | August 29-31
The Little Islands Festival returns to Sikinos for its sixth outing from August 29 to 31 under the theme “Homo Narrans.”
Venizelos statue in Washington restored
The US Branch of the Venizelos Foundation has announced the completion of the restoration of the historic statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at the Embassy of Greece in Washington.
US visitors rise, spend more
The number of US tourists visiting Greece has increased substantially, to the point where they are about to displace the French in absolute numbers this year, behind the Germans and the British.
Flying PIIGS nations stir rethink in Europe’s core
The last shall be first. Once chastised as fiscally lax and slow-growing, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain are expanding faster than hitherto powerhouses France and Germany.
Two minors fined €4,640 each for arson in Glyfada
Two minors arrested on Monday afternoon for deliberately starting a fire in Athens’ southern suburb of Glyfada have been fined 4,640 euros each.