Category Archives: Latest Greek news

2 volunteers die fighting Turkey wildfires, raising deaths to 17 since late June

The death toll from wildfires outside the city of Bursa in northwest Turkey rose to four late Sunday after two volunteer firefighters died.

Calls intensify for tighter ATV rules

A string of deadly ATV accidents on the Greek islands has revived calls for tighter regulation, as experts warn that many drivers are untrained and current licensing rules are insufficient.

Serious arson cases stuck in cogs of justice system

More than 20 wildfires from 2024 – including two that resulted in fatalities – are still sitting on a prosecutor’s desk months after the Fire Service’s Arson Crime Unit (DAEE) found reasonable suspicion of criminal responsibility, Kathimerini has learned.

PM said to be mulling higher electoral threshold

Despite assurances from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis that the next general election will be held at the end of the government’s four-year term under the current electoral law – which sets a 3% threshold for parliamentary entry – analysts expect he will come under renewed internal pressure to raise the threshold to 5%.

Armed Forces plan foresees self-sufficient army units on islands

Plans for the radical redeployment of Greece’s Armed Forces include making smaller units stationed on the Aegean islands entirely self-sufficient, capable, among others, of producing their own food, energy and drinkable water.

Smart cameras in Athens to issue fines automatically

The difference with older cameras is fundamental: they will not simply record drivers, but will have the ability to automatically issue fines to motorists who ignore the speed limit or run a red light.

Cyprus fines employers for ignoring heat

As scorching temperatures grip Cyprus, the Department of Labor Inspection has ramped up workplace checks.

EIB supporting Greek foodtech innovator

The European Investment Bank is committing 20 million euros to STIQ, a fast-growing Greek foodtech company pioneering AI-powered cloud kitchen technology, it announced on Friday.  The financing, backed by the InvestEU program, will support the company’s research and development, digital innovation and international expansion, helping transform food delivery in Europe through smarter, more sustainable and…

Hail the humble tamarisk

In a country with such exhausting summers, like Greece, we often overlook the basics. Take the tamarisk tree, for example, which exemplifies the wondrous economy of the country’s natural landscape.

Coastal shipping traffic strong despite pressures

Preliminary data on this summer’s coastal passenger traffic are promising, with June showing a stabilizing trend and July going strong.