Cruel heat baking southern Europe as the continent slips deeper into summer
In homes and offices, air conditioning is sweet relief. But under the scorching sun, outdoor labor can be grueling, brutal, occasionally even deadly.
Wildfire rages for third day in Corinthia
The wildfire that broke out on Tuesday in Feneos, in the mountainous region of Corinthia, Peloponnese, continues to rage for a third consecutive day, with strong firefighting forces working to contain it.
Kimolos: Greece’s quiet counterpoint to overtourism
Dutch travel site griekenland.net highlights Kimolos as a rare gem among the Cyclades – calm, authentic, and beautifully off the radar.
Impact of short-term rentals on housing is minimal, study finds
The housing available exclusively for short-term rentals represents just 0.4% of the total housing stock in Greece.
UEFA orders heightened security for AEK Athens home game against visiting Israeli club Hapoel
UEFA has imposed increased security measures for Thursday night’s UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round match between AEK Athens and visiting Israeli club Hapoel Be’er Sheva, to be held at OPAP Arena in Athens.
Vehicle crashes into supermarket in Piraeus area, injuring three
A vehicle crashed into the façade of a supermarket in the Piraeus district of Nikaia around midday on Thursday, after the driver reportedly lost control of the car, injuring three people.
Campaign to promote Greece’s cruise sector
Greece, five of its main cruise ports including Piraeus, and the world’s cruise company association have joined forces in a campaign promoting cruise experiences in Greece.
Big fire breaks out in Alexandroupoli
Three water-dumping airplanes and a helicopter were dispatched on Thursday morning to a major wildfire on the outskirts of Maistros, a suburb of Alexandroupoli in northeastern Greece.
Heat stress, fire risk spike as sweltering weather persists
Greece is facing dangerously high levels of heat stress on Thursday and Friday, as a severe heatwave tightens its grip across the country, according to updated forecasts from the National Observatory of Athens.
Greece makes water polo history as men bring home the bronze after women’s gold
A day after the Greek women’s team clinched the gold at the World Water Polo Championships in Singapore, the men made history after capturing the bronze on Thursday with a commanding 16-7 victory over Olympic champion Serbia.