The father of the 19-year-old who died at a fun park in Halkidiki visited the scene of the tragedy on Friday, accompanied by a technical consultant appointed by the family.
The Hellenic Police (ELAS) said it has arrested nine people since Friday morning during targeted operations on the island of Mykonos as part of a crackdown on crime, the inspection of businesses and the effort to improve the level of road safety.
The Environment Ministry has granted listed status to five lovely examples of eclectic residential architecture from the 1920s on a small street in the apartment block-packed central Athens district of Kypseli.
The plan to set certain limits on cruise ship and passenger numbers is an indication that the government has started to acknowledge the distortions that stem from out-of-control tourism.
American comedian, writer, actor and producer Anthony Jeselnik, widely known for his podcast, “The Jeselnik & Rosenthal Vanity Project” (or “JRVP”), Netflix specials and Comedy Central roasts, is coming to Athens for the first time on October 1 for a stand-up show at Floyd (117 Pireos). Tickets start from 45 euros at more.com.
The sixth Messolonghi by Locals Festival will take place in the “Sacred Town” between August 30 and September 1. The festival features art exhibitions, dance and cooking lessons, as well as archaeological tours, traditional Greek music nights, and boat trips on the historic town’s stunning lagoons. For more information, visit messolonghibylocals.com.
After two breathtaking performances last year, the duo comprising legendary Greek singer and laouto player George Xylouris (aka Psarogiorgis) and Australian drummer Jim White is returning to Temple (17 Iakchou) on September 3. They are recognized worldwide for the uniqueness of their sound: a fusion of jazz and Greek folk music. Tickets start from 20…
A wildfire that broke out on Friday afternoon in the Paiania area of east Attica has been partially controlled, the fire service has announced.
A pursuit between a coast guard boat and a speedboat transporting migrants from Turkey to the island of Symi in the southeastern Aegean on Friday resulted in one death.
With 100 instances of West Nile virus infections confirmed in nine regions of the country and two additional deaths within a week, the virus transmitted by common mosquitoes poses a significant threat.