Thousands visit Greek lighthouses open on World Lighthouse Day
Nearly 18,000 people visited the 18 Greek lighthouses that were opened to the public on August 18, World Lighthouse Day.
Study centers, summer camps not up to standard
Study centers and summer camps for children function without an institutional framework and specifications, according to the Ombudsman’s Office in its report to the Education Ministry.
Can lessons from past wildfires help save Greece’s forests?
Last week Greece – and the region of Attica where Athens is located – suffered another major wildfire that threatened the suburbs of Athens and burned an area almost twice the size of Manhattan.
At work, blood is not always thicker than water
Stefanos Tsitsipas is 26 years old and already a very successful and wealthy tennis player, much wealthier than his parents. But his parents are not just limited to their familial role. They are also his partners and guides in cultivating his talent.
Plan for recovery of forests in Attica
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the drafting by the end of September of a unified plan for the reclamation of forest areas in Attica that have been affected by successive devastating fires in recent years.
Most homes destroyed in Attica blaze had not cleared plots, government says
Of the 146 houses that have so far been earmarked for demolition following a large wildfire that swept through northeastern Attica last week, 80% had not cleared their plots of combustible materials, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said on Wednesday.
Amusement parks under scrutiny
The tragedy in Pefkohori, Halkidiki in northern Greece on Monday, when a 19-year-old was fatally injured after being ejected from a spinning-chair ride because his seat broke, has raised questions regarding how permits are granted and how inspections are carried out.
Mayor calls for community service for vandals, arsonists
The mayor of Elliniko-Argyroupoli in southern Athens has launched a petition to impose community service on people found vandalizing public property or setting fire to forests.
Rainy weather expected across the country
Rain is expected today, Wednesday, in most areas of the country.
Greece places low on the innovation scoreboard
Despite some progress, Greece remains stuck in 20th place among the 27 European Union members on innovation, according to the annual “European Innovation Scoreboard” report released by the European Commission.