Power outages to last days in fire-hit northwestern Chios
Villages in northwestern Chios will face several days without electricity as a wildfire, burning since Tuesday, has caused extensive damage to the power network.
8 hidden Greek museums just steps from the sea
From olive presses and traditional costumes to ancient statues and coins, these small Greek museums make the perfect detour between swims.
PASOK accuses government of poor wildfire preparedness and coordination
Greece’s main opposition party, PASOK, on Wednesday accused the conservative government of poor preparation and inadequate coordination in tackling wildfires burning across the country.
Wildfires fanned by heatwave rage across Europe, burning houses and factories
Wildfires fanned by a heatwave and strong winds continued to rage across southern Europe on Wednesday, burning houses, farms and factories and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists.
High fire risk issued for Thursday as crews battle blazes across Greece
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has designated several regions as high fire risk for Thursday, including the wider Athens area; Fthiotida and Viotia, northwest of the capital; the northeast Peloponnese; Evia; Thrace; and the North Aegean islands.
Call for an Open Above-Threshold Procedure for the Selection of Contractor for the Project: “Supply and Installation of Equipment for Monitoring Marine Pollution through Sensors and Observatories”
The Growthfund through the Project Preparation Facility (PPF), in its capacity as implementing authority in accordance with article 5B of Law 3986/2011, acting on behalf of and in the name of the “Ministry of Environment and Energy” (hereinafter the “Contracting Authority”), hereby invites interested economic operators to participate in an open electronic tender procedure in…
At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe
Wildfires intensified across southern Europe on Wednesday after a nightlong battle to protect the perimeter of Greece’s third-largest city, with at least three more deaths reported in Spain, Turkey and Albania.
Sting operation uncovers cocaine hidden in bananas
Police seized 271 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment after a tip from Britain’s National Crime Agency, authorities said.
Clashes erupt at Serbian anti-government protests, with dozens injured
Clashes erupted at protests in Serbia between opponents and supporters of the government in an escalation of tensions following more than nine months of persistent demonstrations against populist President Aleksandar Vucic.
Digital work card violations spike in July
The digital work cards, introduced with much fanfare with a 2021 law, can be manipulated by the employers and, in several cases, not used at all, increasingly frequent inspections by the Independent Workplace Inspection Authority (AAEE) show.