Fire breaks out at Motor Oil refineries in Corinth
A fire broke out on Tuesday at the Motor Oil refineries in Corinth, south of Athens.
Drug production on record highs in Greece last year
Greece’s pharmaceutical industry is going from strength to strength, data show.
New lighting system befitting of Poseidon
The official ceremony of the modern illumination of the ancient Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounio took place on Monday evening to the imposing melodies of Greek composer Stavros Xarchakos.
European firefighters in Greece to prepare for climate change back home
Early in the morning at the Nea Makri fire station on the outskirts of Athens, dozens of firefighters gather in front of their fire trucks for the morning roll call. Look closely and you’ll see that most of their uniforms are emblazoned with the word “Pompierii.”
Incentives for a new model
The government aspires to promote the change in Greece’s production model through massive tax deductions for research and development.
Sea turtles make big comeback on sandy beaches at two British military bases in Cyprus
Protected Green and Loggerhead turtles are making a big comeback on the beaches of two British military bases in Cyprus, with the number of nests surpassing last year’s record count by nearly 25%, environmentalists said on Tuesday.
Turkey, Sweden to hold first security talks since NATO entry, Turkish source says
Turkey and Sweden will hold their first meeting on Wednesday addressing a security pact the sides agreed to ensure Ankara’s approval of Stockholm’s NATO membership bid, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Tuesday.
Deal with Turkey necessary on migration
Austrian analyst and head of the European Stability Initiative Gerald Knaus stresses the need for Greece and other countries to pressure for changes in the European Union’s refugee legislation.
Greek PM hails Tzitzikostas appointment as EU transport and tourism commissioner
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday welcomed the appointment of Apostolos Tzitzikostas as the European Union’s commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism.
Greece risks going thirsty amid water scarcity crisis
John Psaropoulos joins Thanos Davelis to look into the challenge that Greece is up against as Greece’s countryside and the city of Athens face a water crisis, with experts warning that if droughts persist Athens will run out of water in another four years.