Electricity subsidy may continue in September, minister announces
The government may continue to pay subsidies on electricity bills in September, Environment and Energy Minister Theodoros Skylakakis has announced.
Prosecutor orders technical inspection of fatal funfair ride
The family of the 19-year-old man who died last week on a fun park ride in Pefkochori, in Halkidiki, has welcomed the order of a Thessaloniki appellate prosecutor that a a certified engineer conduct a technical inspection of the fatal ride.
Severe storms sweep Greece, bringing hail and power outages
Severe thunderstorms and local squalls are sweeping across much of Greece, impacting the Attica region since Friday afternoon.
Wildfires erupt in eastern Attica due to lightning
Two wildfires ignited by lightning Friday afternoon are burning in Kalyvia Thorikou, East Attica.
New assessments of Greece’s debt rating begin in September
A new round of ratings assessments for Greece’s debt will begin in September. DBRS will start on September 6, followed, a week later, by Moody’s, the only one of the credit rating agencies that has not bestowed an “investment grade” rating on Greece.
Greece’s tourism model and the transition to a more innovative economy
While summer may be winding down, water scarcity, overcrowded streets and rising housing costs are infuriating locals across southern European countries – especially those that rely on tourism.
Stavros Xarchakos | Athens | October 3
Legendary Greek composer and conductor Stavros Xarchakos teams up with renowned singers Miltos Paschalidis, Dimitris Basis and Iro Saia, along with a large orchestra of top soloists, to play his timeless melodies at Alsos Theater (Pedion tou Areos) on October 3.Tickets start from 10 euros at more.com
Salvage of stricken oil tanker in Red Sea expected in coming days, say sources
A salvage operation to recover a Greek registered oil tanker stranded in the Red Sea after an attack by Houthi militants is expected to start in coming days barring any major upset, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Friday.
Volos warns against swimming in eight beaches after dead fish pollution
The Municipality of Volos warned the public on Friday against swimming in eight of its beaches to protect public health, after thousands of dead fish appeared at the city’s coast and port.
Thunderbolts cause four wildfires in Evia
The intense thunderstorms that hit the island of Evia, central Greece, on Friday morning have caused four fires, the Fire Service said.