New wildfires breaks out in Achaia, Ilia
Two new blazes ignited on Saturday in the regions of Achaia and Ilia, both in the western Peloponnese, burning forestland and shrubs, the Fire Brigade said.
‘When I started, the sea was still alive’
“When I first started as a fisherman, the sea was still alive.” I can’t forget those words. They were among the first things Dimitris Zannes said to me when we met. I had encountered the fisherman from Andros through a WWF Greece initiative on the island.
Chios fire caused damage to Saint George church, Volissos castle
The large fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon in northern Chios caused minor damage to the Byzantine church of St George and the Castle of Volissos, according to a statement from the Ministry of Culture.
Fire near Larissa disrupts highway traffic
A fire broke out Saturday afternoon at an old landfill near Halki, Larissa on the national highway.
Pedestrians, vehicles banned in parts of Halkidiki due to fire risk
Local authorities have imposed a ban on pedestrians and vehicles in areas of Halkidiki, northern Greece, until 8 a.m. on Monday, due to the very high risk of forest fires.
Man accused of starting blaze in Achaia to testify Monday
A 25-year-old man, accused of starting one of the blazes that consumed the region of Achaia earlier this week, was given time until Monday to testify before an investigative magistrate.
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Trump-Putin talks
Several European leaders on Saturday jointly pledged to continue support for Ukraine and maintain pressure on Russia until the war in Ukraine ends, after a summit in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Three men to face magistrates over arson cases in Patra
Three men accused of setting fires in Patra, Western Greece are scheduled to appear before magistrates this weekend, authorities said.
Two arrested in Rhodes over accident in amusement park ride
The owner of an amusement park on the island of Rhodes, in the eastern Aegean, and a ride operator were arrested on Saturday after seating collapsed on the tagada ride, ejecting four people at high-speed.
Tweaked Paros luxury resort plan resurfaces
A scaled-down plan for a luxury resort on the island of Paros has returned to the Council of State for review, two years after the court rejected a larger version.