Eighteen lighthouses open to the public on Sunday
Eighteen lighthouses throughout Greece will open to the public on Sunday (August 18) as part of International Lighthouse Day.
Firefighters battle two wildfires on Evia
Firefighters on Evia are battling two forest wildfires. Shortly before 8 a.m. fire was noticed in the central Mesochoria area, while another fire broke out in nearby Zarakes about half an hour later.
Inspectors condemn 40 homes for demolition following Attica wildfires
Inspectors have condemned 40 homes for demolition and declared another 64 temporarily unfit for use, following last week’s fires in northeastern Attica which burned about 10,000 hectares of land.
Greeks see widespread corruption in health system
A staggering nine out of 10 Greeks believe there is extensive corruption in the country’s National Health System (ESY), according to the special Eurobarometer that surveyed citizens from February 7 to March 3 regarding corruption in the European Union.
High fire risk on Saturday
A number of regions in the country have been designated as having a very high risk of fire (Category 4) on Saturday, according to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat of Civil Protection at the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.
Rising interest in technical jobs
Interest in joining the Public Employment Agency’s professional training schools has spiked, with the number of applicants already exceeding 4,000 – that is, 65% more than last year – while the application deadline is August 31.
Athens monitoring Turkey, Egypt contacts
Athens appears troubled by Turkey’s reconciliation with Egypt, which is facing major economic problems as a result of the Middle East conflict.
Israeli settlers storm West Bank village, drawing rare rebukes from Israeli officials
Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians have surged in the West Bank, but a riot Thursday in the village of Jit stood out for drawing rapid and unusual rebukes from Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose coalition government includes West Bank settlers in top positions.
Ganfeng Lithium to invest battery production in Turkey
China’s Ganfeng Lithium Group said on Friday its holding unit signed an agreement with a Turkish battery producer to set up a $500 million joint venture for lithium battery production.
Cruise fee set to rise
The disembarking fee for cruise ship passengers is set to significantly increase, in some cases. Current law mandates a fee of €0.35 per passenger, irrespective of destination.