Portugal asks Europe for help as wildfires rage
Portugal has asked for more firefighting planes as at least 15 blazes raged in central and northern regions, including one that burned houses on the outskirts of the town of Albergaria-a-Velha.
Coe, millionaire Eliasch, among seven candidates for IOC presidency
World athletics chief Sebastian Coe, multi-millionaire and Olympic newcomer Johan Eliasch and Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry are among seven candidates for next year’s International Olympic Committee presidency election, the IOC said on Monday.
Water levels in northern Greece’s lakes decline
It is widely believed that northern Greece is rich in water resources, but the reality is quite different. A steady decline in water levels has been recorded across all large and small lakes in the region.
Wildfire on Rhodes prompts emergency response
A wildfire broke out on Monday in a mixed-use rural area near the village of Maritsa, located on the west coast of the eastern Aegean island of Rhodes.
Concern over migration returns to dominate the political agenda
Concern over migration has once again taken center stage in European politics following the rise of the far-right in Germany and Berlin’s subsequent decision to impose border controls with all neighboring countries.
UAE eyes stake in CVC-owned clinics
A large healthcare group from the United Arab Emirates is in talks with the Hellenic Healthcare Group.
Gerapetritis to meet French counterpart on Monday
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will meet with his French counterpart, Stephane Sejourne, in Athens on Monday at 3.45 p.m.
Data centers in Paiania ready by 2027
In one of the largest estates in Paiana, eastern Attica, which covers over 75,000 square meters, French group DATA4 is already developing one of the largest complexes of data centers in Greece.
Dionysis Temponeras rules out SYRIZA leadership bid amid party turmoil
SYRIZA member Dionysis Temponeras has dismissed media speculation about his candidacy in the upcoming leadership elections for the main opposition party.
17-year-old suspect linked to 15 burglaries in Thessaloniki
A 17-year-old has been arrested in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, in connection with 15 burglaries committed over a two-month period in the areas of Kordelio and Evosmos, according to police. The teenager has been charged with aggravated theft.