English

More about this topic

Greece

Greek PM apologises as fight against wildfire on Evia continues

Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis apologised for "any weaknesses” in the efforts to quell the wildfires on Evia, amid criticism over the government’s handling of the situation.

Green News

Criticism grows over Greece's handling of raging wildfires

Authorities on Evia, Greece's second-largest island, have in recent days denounced "insufficient" means to tackle the blazes when the situation was "critical".

No Comment

Pefki threatened as enormous blaze devours forests

Enormous flames devoured pristine forests and encroached on villages Sunday on Greece's second-largest island.

Green News

Greek island cut off in two by fires as #HelpTurkey lights up Twitter

At least two people have died because of the wildfires in Greece and eight have lost their lives in Turkey.

ADVERTISEMENT

Greece

Death toll from Greek wildfires rises to two as police arrest two

At least 1,450 Greek firefighters were deployed on Saturday morning to battle five major fires throughout the country.

Greece

Greece 'a powder keg' as wildfires kill 1 and cause thousands to flee

"Several days of heatwave have turned the whole country into a powder keg," said Greece's PM.

Greece

Site of first ancient Olympics at risk as fires rage in Greece

The archaeological site of Ancient Olympia - where the first ancient Olympic Games were held - is at risk as fires continue to wreak havoc in Greece.

Greece

Thousands flee as wildfires reach residential areas north of Athens

The blaze sent a huge cloud of smoke over Athens and prompted multiple evacuations near Tatoi, 20 kilometres to the north.

No Comment

Greece: Homes destroyed in aftermath to Peloponnese forest fire

Nearly 300 firefighters, two water bomber planes and five helicopters battle to put out a forest fire in Greece that has so far destroyed around 20 homes.

Greece

'Out of control': Greek wildfire rages through forest near Athens

The blaze threatened homes near the Greek capital on Tuesday despite a large operation mounted by firefighters.

Destinations

Six COVID-free Greek islands to visit this summer

Looking for a worry-free getaway? These six Greek islands are entirely COVID-free.

No Comment

Marble quarry in Russia plays host to concert

The 'Marble Mile' festival, which is in its third year, is organised by the Erza International Art Foundation and Polevskoy Local Government, with support from other state and public organisations

Green News

Anger after young seal is killed in a protected marine area

A search is underway to find the person who killed the animal, despite him living in a marine protected area.

Bulgaria

Smugglers crammed these 15 migrants into one vehicle, say police

Leaders of a gang of smugglers who transported hundreds of migrants across the border from Turkey to Greece have been arrested.

Turkey

Several migrants missing after boat sinks off Greek islands

A boat carrying 45 migrants is sinking near Greek islands in the southeastern Aegean Sea, Turkey’s defense ministry has said.

World News

Euroviews. The EU must act now to protect Thessaloniki's antiquities | View

"In Greece, an archaeological site of incalculable value is today at great risk of being irretrievably damaged."

Greece

Greece: Police break up protesters against new vaccine law

About 1,500 demonstrators gathered in Syntagma square as the Greek government introduced a new bill to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for care home staff.

Sport

NBA Finals MVP Antetokounmpo celebrated back home in Greece

The "Greek Freak" finished with 50 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocked shots as he was named the NBA Finals "Most Valuable Player".

Greece

Sluggish start to tourism season in Greece

Uncertainty over the Delta variant is blamed for the low number of visitors

Travel News

No more quarantine-free travel from the Balearic Islands to the UK

The Balearic Islands have been added to the UK's amber list, while Bulgaria, Croatia and Hong Kong have joined the green.