Advertisement

Greece

News

Australian aircraft reinforce Greece’s firefighting efforts

In a significant boost to Greece’s firefighting capabilities, 28 aircraft from Australian companies have joined the battle against wildfires this summer. A total of 240 pilots, engineers, and support staff …

News

Greece hands out 350,000 euros in fines over sunbed wars

Greece issued more than 350,000 euros ($379,000) in fines in just five days in a crackdown on bars and restaurants illegally covering beaches with sunbeds and tables, the government said …

News

Greece records jump in June wildfires

Greece battled more than 1,200 forest fires in June, more than double the number from the same month last year, the government said Monday. The country has experienced its warmest …

News

Greece introduces six-day working week amid controversy

Greece has introduced a six-day working week to boost productivity amid a shrinking population and a shortage of skilled workers. This measure, effective today, Monday, extends the workweek to 48 …

News

Antonis Remos denies money laundering and tax evasion as assets are seized

Popular Greek singer Antonis Remos has denied that he is being investigated by a prosecutor and relevant authorities for money laundering and tax evasion amounting to 1.5 million euros. According …

News

Greece’s demographic crisis deepens: Deaths outnumber births

Greece is getting older. According to the Institute for Demographic Research and Studies (IDEM), more Greeks are dying every year than are being born. Ageing and deaths in proportion to …

News

Former British Museum director suggests partnership with Greece for Parthenon marbles

A former British Museum director has called for the museum to share the Parthenon marbles with Greece. Sir Mark Jones, former interim director at the British Museum told the Sunday …

News

Athens Acropolis introduces private visits for 5,000 euros

The Acropolis in Athens, one of the world’s most visited ancient monuments, has begun offering private visits for 5,000 euros ($5,400), setting off protests from the site’s guards. According to …

News

Switzerland return 2000+ year old vases back to Greece

Two ancient Greek marble vases from more than 2000 years ago have been returned to Greece from Switzerland. According to Associated Press, the two plundered vases marked ancient Athenian graves …

News

Smart Traveller issues extreme heat and wildfire risks warning for Greece this summer

Extreme temperatures and the threat of wildfires are currently impacting many areas of Greece, according to the latest advisory from Smart Traveller. In total, Greece saw 52 wildfires breaking out …

Advertisement