The FireHub service of the BEYOND operational unit at the Institute for Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Applications, and Remote Sensing of the National Observatory of Athens (IADET/EAA) has documented the highest levels of burned areas from forest fires in the past thirteen years as of the end of July.
Greece’s defense minister has received the findings of an administrative inquiry (EDE) regarding the explosions that occurred due to an out-of-control wildfire at an ammunition depot on a Hellenic Air Force base near Volos in central Greece on July 27. On Friday, the head of the Armed Forces presented the report to the minister.
A 43-year-old woman, who is a police officer, has been hospitalized in critical condition following a brutal assault by her 52-year-old husband in the city of Larissa, central Greece.
The online platform where businesses can apply for loans with subsidized interest has opened. On “Know Your Customer,” interested businesses can apply for loans ranging from €10,000 to €1.5 million.
The government will aim to bring order to the images of unauthorized occupation of public space that are reflected on many beaches, and have elicited angry reactions from residents and visitors alike, with strict controls.
The month of July 2023 was the hottest in central Athens since 1863, according to the records of the National Observatory.
More than 100 people have been arrested for starting fires in 2023, with 10 cases including arson with intent.
A total of €2.65 billion in private debt to banks – or, more accurately, to the recovery funds that bought delinquent loans from banks – and the state has been settled so far this year outside the courts, through 7,257 cases.
Inflation in Cyprus continued to slow in July, rising to 1.5%, the lowest rate since March 2021.
OTE Group announced Thursday that second-quarter consolidated revenue rose 1.1% year-on-year, to €854.1 million.