Fire Service battling blazes in Konitsa and Ilia
The Hellenic Fire Service is tackling two fires in Konitsa, in northern Greece, and Ilia, on the Peloponnese, on Thursday.
EU countries compete to attract, retain digital nomads
Digital nomads, laptop and passport in hand, are being wooed by several EU countries.
Suspect in attempted murder case given more time to prepare deposition
A 25-year-old woman, that was arrested on Wednesday night on suspicion of the assault and attempted murder of a 27-year-old woman, has been given more time to prepare her deposition to a prosecutor in Thessaloniki. The suspect is facing charges of attempted murder, possession of an illegal weapon, and use of an illegal weapon.
Beyond Borders | Kastellorizo
Τhe seventh edition of the Kastellorizo International Documentary Film Festival “Beyond Borders” (beyondborders.gr) starts on August 21 and will run on the southeastern Aegean island through August 28.
Total cases of monkeypox in Greece rise to 50
The total number of laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox in Greece rose to 50 according to a report released by the National Organization for Public Health (EODY) on Thursday.
Dreams and recognition
Miltos Tentoglou is known to most most people in Greece. After all, he is an Olympic gold medalist while he was also the favorite to win in the men’s long jump event at the European Championships in Munich on Tuesday.
Third sailboat carrying migrants reaches Kythera
Greek authorities say another sailboat carrying dozens of migrants arrived Thursday at Kythera, the third in just under two days to make it to the southern island that is not on the usual route for asylum-seekers trying to reach the European Union.
Three bears found shot dead in Florina region
Three bears have been found shot and killed near Sklithro, a village southwest of Greece’s northern town of Florina, in the past month.
Chiefs’ George Karlaftis could become NFL’s own Greek Freak
The quickest way to the quarterback for a defensive end is usually the most direct route, and that may be why Chiefs rookie George Karlaftis is so adept at bulldozing his way through an unsuspecting offensive tackle and into the backfield.
European shares eke out gains on energy boost; July inflation at record high
European shares inched higher on Thursday on a boost from oil stocks, with gains capped by growth fears as inflation reached a record high in July and European Central Bank officials hinted at another large rate hike next month.