August 6, 2023
Firefighter ‘s symbol picture on adverse working conditions in Greece
With a symbolic picture, a firefighter who fought the fire in Itea, northern Greece, wanted to make …
August 6, 2023
Young tourists evacuated from Corfu beach during heavy storm
A group of 10 tourists was safely evacuated from Porto Timoni beach on the island of Corfu on Saturd…
August 6, 2023
88-year-old arsonist arrested for starting a fire in N. Athens
Αn 88-year-old man was arrested on Sunday morning for starting a wildfire in Agios Stefanos in north…
August 4, 2023
Greece to implement visitors’ cap to Acropolis as of September
Visits to the Acropolis of Athens, Greece’s most popular archaeological site, will be capped startin…
August 4, 2023
Fuel on fire: Sharp increases in Greece, worse on the islands
Sharp increases in fuel prices in Greece have more and more motorists to fill their tanks only for e…
August 4, 2023
Magic Johnson feels like a “Greek god” and is dressed like one too
Magic Johnson is crazy about Greece, he feels like a “Greek God” and is dressed like one…
August 4, 2023
Crete: Hotel security guard beats man for crossing the beach
A hotel security guard on the island of Crete beat a man for trying to cross a beach where the hotel…
August 4, 2023
Official report: Ammunition explosions in 111 Combat Wing Air Base
A report outlining the findings of a Sworn Administrative Inquiry into a wildfire that spread and ca…
August 4, 2023
Labor Nightmare: Greeks can work 16h/day for 2 different employers
“We will establish the possibility for a worker to work for multiple employers. He can work 2 eight-…
August 4, 2023
Greece Weather Warning: Heavy rainfalls, thunderstorms, hail
Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY issued an emergency bulletin weather on Friday wa…
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With a symbolic picture, a firefighter who fought the fire in Itea, northern Greece, wanted to make a point about the adverse working conditions for firefighters in Greece. The picture firefighter Miltos Deligiorgis posted on his social media account, shows him sleeping on the burned soil of Itea, on scorched …
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Fugitive high-profile Camorra member arrested in Corfu
An Italian national, aged 60, allegedly a high-profile member of the Italian Camorra criminal organization, was arrested at Gouvies, on the island of Corfu, in a broad collaborative operation of Greek and Italian police, it was reported on Saturday. The man was arrested as he was coming out of his …
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Young tourists evacuated from Corfu beach during heavy storm
A group of 10 tourists was safely evacuated from Porto Timoni beach on the island of Corfu on Saturday, while a heavy storm was striking the island in the North Ionian Sea. The group of ten young tourists had called emergency line <112> when they realized that the storm was …
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88-year-old arsonist arrested for starting a fire in N. Athens
Αn 88-year-old man was arrested on Sunday morning for starting a wildfire in Agios Stefanos in northern Athens the previous night. A 39-year-old passersby saw the old man starting the fire in dry grass and hastily entering his house which was next door. The passerby extinguished the fire and called …
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Over 200 refugees located Evros, mostly women and children
More than 200 refugees and migrants were found wandering on the Arda river bridge in Evros on Friday morning. The majority of them are women with babies in their arms, children, pregnant women, children with Down syndrome, while there is also a person with epilepsy and an adult with artificial …
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Greece to implement visitors’ cap to Acropolis as of September
Visits to the Acropolis of Athens, Greece’s most popular archaeological site, will be capped starting next month, at a maximum 20,000 daily and subject to varying hourly entry limits, the Greek government said Wednesday. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said the controls are needed to prevent bottlenecks and overcrowding at the …
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Fuel on fire: Sharp increases in Greece, worse on the islands
Sharp increases in fuel prices in Greece have more and more motorists to fill their tanks only for essential. In Athens prices have reached 2 euros per liter, and are close to 2.5 euros on the islands. Drivers now only use gasoline for basic journeys, as fuel prices at the …
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Magic Johnson feels like a “Greek god” and is dressed like one too
Magic Johnson is crazy about Greece, he feels like a “Greek God” and is dressed like one too. The 63-year-old NBA legend is touring Greece for the second summer in a row and is enjoying the Greek seas, the culture and the food. The Phoenix 2 crew put on a …
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Crete: Hotel security guard beats man for crossing the beach
A hotel security guard on the island of Crete beat a man for trying to cross a beach where the hotel had filled with sunbeds and umbrellas and considered it as a “private beach.” Under Greek law beaches are considered public property. It is worth noting that the incident takes …
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Official report: Ammunition explosions in 111 Combat Wing Air Base
A report outlining the findings of a Sworn Administrative Inquiry into a wildfire that spread and caused explosions in an ammunition depot at the 111 Combat Wing in Nea Anchialos was delivered to Defence Minister Nikos Dendias on Friday, by Hellenic National Defence General Staff chief, General Konstantinos Floros. According …
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Labor Nightmare: Greeks can work 16h/day for 2 different employers
“We will establish the possibility for a worker to work for multiple employers. He can work 2 eight-hour shifts for 2 different employers and it’s perfectly legal,” Greece Labor Minister Adonis Georgiadis announced on Friday. The 16-hour work day will be provided for by a bill, which is already ready, …
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Greece Weather Warning: Heavy rainfalls, thunderstorms, hail
Greece’s National Meteorological Service EMY issued an emergency bulletin weather on Friday warning of heavy rainfalls and storms over the weekend, August 5-6, 2023. via EMY director ThoodorisKolydas A weather system called PETAR, as named by the Italian Meteorological Service, moving eastward, is predicted to cause a temporary worsening of …
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Official report: Ammunition explosions in 111 Combat Wing Air Base
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Probe in ammunition explosions in Air Base depot has first findings
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Mitsotakis, El-Sisi enhance economic, energy cooperation between Greece and Egypt
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Amendment seeks additional US bases on Greek islands
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Minority schools in Thrace do not close, says regional education official
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Greece and Cyprus reiterate commitment for a peace settlement
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Not even a bed! Firefighters sleep on ferry floor as they return from Rhodes
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Zeibekiko amid wildfires cost Attica governor Patoulis ND support (video)
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Recruitment of 500 firefighters announced by Civil Protection Minister
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Ammunition explosions: Defense Ministry inspects fire safety in military sites
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Greece discovers the Climate Crisis: “It’s not going away” says Minister
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Fuel on fire: Sharp increases in Greece, worse on the islands
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Labor Nightmare: Greeks can work 16h/day for 2 different employers
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Inflation in Greece slightly up in July, food up 10.8%
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R&I raises Greek economy’s rating to investment grade BBB- stable
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Greece’ top court freezes construction of two hotels for violating height limits
















