Greece
News –
Greece confirms 3,493 new coronavirus infections and 24 deaths
Greece confirmed 3,493 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, with 9 of these identified at entry points to the country, the National Public Health Organization (EODY) said on …
News –
Newly sworn in ministers speak of ‘hard work lying ahead’ after devastating fires
The government’s focus will be on restoring damage to homes and businesses and assuring people harmed by the wildfires that the state stands by them, newly sworn in Minister of …
News –
Scattered fire pockets still active in the Peloponnese, but no large fire front
Considerable firefighting forces were operating Friday evening at scattered fire pockets in the areas of Gortynia, Ancient Olympia in Ilia and also in eastern Mani, all in the Peloponnese, but …
News –
Mytilineos SA brings helicopters and crews from Australia to fight fires in Greece
Greek industrial giant Mytilineos SA has sourced from Australia a fully equipped helicopter fire fighting force to help to bring under control the fires that have been raging in Greece …
News –
Blazes rage in Greece for 9th day, rekindled fires in Evia, Olympia and new fire in Aspropyrgos
Fires are burning around Greece, from Halkidiki in the north to Ancient Olympia, from the industrial area of Aspropyrgos to the island of Evia and in the Peloponnese. In the …
News –
Greek PM says 580 fires burning across Greece are a “natural fury without precedent” , promises relief package
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis went on television late on Monday to apologise to the public for any mistakes and failures in fighting the devastating wildfires ripping across the country …
News –
Fires continue to burn out of control in Evia, villages are evacuated, “apocalyptic” scenes
Multiple fires have been dangerously blazing across Greece since Tuesday, with many of them out of control. There were more than 150 fires burning across Greece on Sunday, fuelled by …
News –
Vaccination centre in Athens vandalised as COVID-19 cases rise
Unknown assailants have vandalised the main vaccination center in Peristeri, a suburb in western Athens. The centre has since been placed in emergency mode on Friday after the vandals cut …
News –
Greek Australians offer support to Greece’s wildfire victims
In every challenging moment Greece has gone through throughout modern history, the support from Greek diaspora has been overwhelming. Similarly, Greek Australians are taking actions to help their brothers and …
News –
Antetokounmpo offers assistance to victims of the fires in Athens
NBA’s two-time MVP (Most Valuable Player) Giannis Antetokounmpo, showed his kind heart once again by offering temporary accommodation to those who have been affected by the devastating fires in Greece. …