A total of 62 fires broke out in the last 24 hours, most of them due to lightning during the powerful weather front raging in Greece on Thursday, the Fire Brigade said. Οver 15,000 lightning bolts fell within nine hours across the country. 1,200 of them stroke Athens and Attica …
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Weather Alert in Athens & Attica; Updated warning my EMY
Millions of residents of Athens and Attica as well as tourists received weather alerts at noon on Thursday warning them of upcoming heavy rainfalls and storms as of the afternoon. The sms was sent via the Emergency line <112> by the Civil Protection. It is worth noting that many Greeks …
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Corinth Canal operates normally since July 4, says managing company
The Corinth Canal has been operating normally since Monday, July 4, 2022, while the first crossings have already taken place, the managing company said Tuesday noon, dismissing media reports of the previous day about a temporary closure. The Corinth Canal Corporation (AEDIK) said in an announcement that the Canal operates …
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Luxury hotel in Kranidi evacuated, heavily damaged; big fire rages in Itea
A luxury hotel in Kranidi, Argolida, was evacuated on Monday evening after parts of the premises were damaged by a large wildfire that broke out in the forest area of Korakia area and the wind brought it to the hotel. There are strong indications for an arson, report local media. …
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Coronavirus infections on the rise, masks may return indoors, says EODY
Increased coronavirus infections in the last three weeks are a cause of concern and Greece’s health experts do not rule out the return of masks indoors, National Health Care Organization EODY said in an emergency meeting on Monday morning.There is an sharp increase in tourist destinations and Athens. Main factors …
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Corinth Canal reopens to marine traffic on July 4 for three months
The Corinth Canal will temporarily reopen for three months on Monday, July 4, 2022, to accommodate summer maritime traffic. It will close in the winter months for restoration works and will open again for 4 summer months in 2023 and close again for the completion of the works. The project …
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Greece: 619 new coronavirus cases, 6 deaths; geographic distribution
Greece’s health authorities announce don Sunday 619 new coronavirus cases and 6 deaths in the last 24 hours. The number of intubated Covid-patients stands at 177. Tests in last 24 hours: PCR 5,737, RAPID TESTS: 24,193 Positivity rate PCR & Rapid: 2.07% Greece has confirmed 425,964 infections from the start …
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Coronavirus cases in Greece exceed 3500: new cases 25, no new death
25 new confirmed coronavirus cases have been recorded in Greece in the last 24 hours, and among them are 11 detected on tourists at the country’s entrance gates, health authorities announced on Saturday evening. The total infections stand at 3,4511 recording an increase of 0.7% in the last 24 hours. …
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