Firefighters battle wildfire in Argolis countryside
A wildfire broke out before 3 p.m. Friday in a rural-forest area near Pelei, Argolis, Peloponnese.
Porosi 01 | Athens | October 7
“Porosi,” a newly formed project reviving the Greek word used to express passion, delight and ecstatic intensity, launches its concert series this fall.
Bitter orange blossom, bread, abandoned buildings
Everything in Athens is experienced more intensely in the summer. The same is true of the smells of the city. One’s first thought would likely turn to something more suffocating: gas, garbage, the stench of forgetful Athenians, jam-packed in the sparsely populated public transport.
Chios wildfire contained, firefighters working to prevent flare-ups
The situation with the large wildfire on the island of Chios has improved, with the blaze now contained and firefighters working to prevent flare-ups.
Arrest in Iraklio for reckless gunfire during social event
A 20-year-old man was arrested Thursday in Iraklio, Crete, on weapons charges after allegedly firing celebratory gunshots from his home during a social event.
Eggs with tomato – the Mykonian ‘sun’
On Mykonos, this simple yet vibrant dish is known as “the sun,” a beloved summer staple when tomatoes are at their juiciest.
PM Mitsotakis sends wishes for Dormition holiday, calls for unity
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sent his wishes for the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Orthodox holiday, celebrated across Greece each August 15, calling for unity.
Underwater gardeners aim to restore ancient meadows
Marine scientists from the Archipelagos Institute are planting underwater seagrass gardens around the island of Lipsi in a pilot effort to restore Posidonia oceanica meadows, vital habitats for Mediterranean marine life.
Firefighters contain most wildfires across Greece, but risk remains
The fire service has contained most of the wildfires that erupted in recent days across Greece, however, the wildfire risk remains very high on Friday.
Thousands depart Attica’s ports as Greece marks Dormition holiday
Ferries are operating at nearly full capacity, with thousands of holidaymakers departing Attica’s ports on Friday for the islands as Greece celebrates the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, a major holiday observed nationwide each August 15