Mel Gibson on pilgrimage to Mount Athos
Hollywood actor and director Mel Gibson arrived on Saturday at the Orthodox Christian monastic community of Mount Athos in northern Greece, where he is expected to stay for the next few days.
Hollywood actor and director Mel Gibson arrived on Saturday at the Orthodox Christian monastic community of Mount Athos in northern Greece, where he is expected to stay for the next few days.
New Democracy lawmaker Thanos Plevris has been appointed Minister of Migration and Asylum replacing Makis Voridis who resigned amid a corruption probe over the mismanagement of European Union farming subsidies.
Tourists visiting the Acropolis used umbrellas and fans to protect themselves, while locals retreated indoors, as temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) gripped the Greek capital on Friday.
Two more New Democracy officials stepped down following allegations of involvement in corruption over the mismanagement of European Union farming subsidies.
Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Giannis Kefalogiannis said on Friday that a wildfire in the Attica coastal village of Palaia Fokaia was likely sparked by a utility cable and spread rapidly due to uncleared land, though the swift response minimized damage.
Today we’re turning to Greece’s south, and looking at developments in Libya which are increasingly moving onto Athens’ radar.
More than 2,000 citizen complaints about beach umbrella and chair rentals have been filed this year through the MyCoast app, with most targeting the regional units of East Attica and Halkidiki.
Inspectors discover hundreds of cases where hotels, cafes and others steal electricity.
A man tries to cool a girl with water during their visit to the Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill, as a heatwave hits Athens.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ planned official visit to the monastic community of Mount Athos faces uncertainty after seven monasteries announced they will boycott his reception ceremony.