November 20, 2024
FEATURED, Greece, Politics
The Greek Embassy in Kyiv will be closed today, Wednesday, November 20, for fear of a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital. The closure follows President Joe Biden’s decision to permit the use of ATACMS long-range missiles inside Russia and the subsequent launch of six ballistic missiles at a …
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October 29, 2024
FEATURED, Tourism, Travel
The Samaria gorge will remain closed from both entrances for visitors tomorrow, Wednesday, October 30, 2024, due to weather conditions. The decision for a new temporary closure of the gorge, as reported by the Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency, was taken after weather forecasts showed a chance of rain …
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August 27, 2024
Greece, Politics
The mayor of Sithonia Municipality in Halkidiki has shut down all eleven playgrounds in his area because none of them have a safety certificate. Mayor Ioannis Mallinis ordered the playgrounds closure and announced it with a post on social media. Signs on the playground entrances read “Playground closed due to …
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August 23, 2024
FEATURED, Society, Very Mix
An elderly tourist visiting Anavra in central Greece suffered a heart attack and died a few meters away from the rural clinic of the village because it was closed. Cynical ‘justification” by the Health Minister: It’s logical that clinics are closed over the weekend. The incident took place last Sunday, …
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July 18, 2024
FEATURED, weather
All archaeological sites in the city of Athens are closed to public between 12 o’ clock noon and 5 o’ clock in the afternoon on Thursday, July 18, 2024, due to extremely high temperatures, the Culture Ministry announced. All archaeological sites will be closed from 12 noon to 5 pm, …
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July 17, 2024
FEATURED, weather
The Acropolis of Athens will be closed from 12 noon until 5 p.m. on Wednesday due to soaring temperatures expected to reach up to 38 degrees Celsius in the shade. The Culture Ministry said in an announced that the measure aims to protect both visitors and workers. The measure will …
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September 28, 2023
FEATURED, Tourism, Travel, weather
The Natural Environment and Climate Change Organization has decided to close the Samaria Gorge on the island of Crete on Friday, September 29, 2023 after taking into account the meteorological forecast for rainfalls in the Gorge and the wider area. The decision has been reportedly taken for the safety of …
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September 25, 2023
FEATURED, Society, Very Mix
Storm Elias already started to hit Greece and the heavy rainfall in Aigio, northern Peloponnese, caused a landslide. The rocks fell on the Patras-Athens highway with the effect that the old highway has been closed to traffic and so are parts of the new highway. The landslide occurred at the …
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September 14, 2023
FEATURED, Tourism
Athens-Thessaloniki highway remains closed at the height of flooded Thessaly in Central Greece also on Thursday, September 14, 2023, due to flood water and mud. Authorities suggest the highway may open to traffic on upcoming Saturday or maybe on Sunday, September 16-17. Essentially, Greece is cut in two, since the …
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September 6, 2023
weather
Traffic on Athens-Thessaloniki highway was suspended due to flooding of the motorway early Wednesday afternoon. The motorway is closed from Nikea in Larissa to the border with Magnesia regional unit. The highway is closed in both directions between the two points. The traffic suspension follows a decision by the Thessaly …
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August 19, 2023
environment
A wildfire is raging out of control in a forest area in Melia, Alexandroupolis North-East Greece.The fire broke out earlier on Saturday and has forced the evacuation of seven villages as well as the closure of parts of Egnatia highway as strong winds are pushing the flames to the south. …
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July 15, 2023
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED, weather
The Culture Ministry announced that the Acropolis of Athens will remain closed to public several hours also on Sunday, July 16, 2023, due to the ongoing heatwave. Last entrance is will be allowed at 11:30 a.m., while the spectacular ancient monument will resume operation again at 5;30 p.m., state-run news …
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July 15, 2023
Archeology, Culture, weather
The Acropolis of Athens, Knossos and other archaeological sites on the island of Crete will be temporarily closed to public for several hours on Saturday, July 15, 2023, as the heatwave that hits Greece reaches its peak with temperatures over 41 degrees Celsius also in the Greek capital. As announced …
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March 16, 2023
FEATURED, Tourism, Travel
The famous shipwreck, the Navagio of Zakynthos will be closed fro safety reasons and for a long period of time, following a recent evaluation of landslides and the seismic activity, the head of Greek Earthquake Planning and Protection (OASP) announced on Thursday. Local authorities react to the decision – What …
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March 12, 2023
FEATURED, Society, Very Mix
Athens metro stations “Syntagma” and “Panepistimio” have been shut down since 10:30 Sunday morning due to protest rallies in downtown. The trains will pass through the two stations without stopping. They will open again upon a police order. The protest rallies start at 12 o’ clock noon. Public sector union …
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February 24, 2023
Economy, FEATURED
Clean Monday in Greece is a holiday for some but not for all. Some shops and businesses will operate on February 27, 2023 as provided by the relevant legislation, while others including retail stores and public services will not. Majority of supermarkets are closed or work until 2:00 p.m. but …
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February 13, 2023
Archeology, Culture, FEATURED
Five of largest public museums in Greece are closed on Monday, February 13, due to the 24-hour strike by the Association of Greek Archaeologists. Closed are the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, the Byzantine and Christian Museum, the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Byzantine Culture of Thessaloniki and the …
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November 17, 2022
CORONAVIRUS, FEATURED
The Panhellenic Federation of Freelance Pediatricians proposes the return of the universal use of the protective face masks indoors, due to the concern that prevails with the development of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Pediatricians, the estimates of the European Center for Infection Prevention (ECDC) on the spread of …
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November 5, 2022
Economy, FEATURED
The General Secretariat of Trade & Consumer Protection revoked on Saturday a decision to open retail stores throughout the country Sunday, November 6, due to storm EVA. The opening, which is optional and not mandatory, was moved to next Sunday, November 13, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the secretariat …
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October 4, 2022
FEATURED, Tourism, Travel
The Corinth Canal has closed again to sea traffic and will re-open next summer, the Corinth Canal Company said in an announcement on Tuesday. According to the statement, the Canal closed at 07:00 a.m. on October 4, 2022, The first phase of the re-operation of the Corinth Canal ended on …
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