Satellite Image Captures Massive Wildfire Smoke Over Greece

Three major wildfires have been raging across Greece over the past 24 hours, with thick smoke now visible from space. A satellite image released by Meteosat-12 clearly shows the extent of the smoke plumes drifting across large parts of Greece and...

Two men face charges over wildfires in northern Greece

NEWS File photo. [Konstantinos Anagnostou/Reuters] A 45-year-old man appeared before a Halkidiki court under summary proceedings, charged with negligent arson in connection with a large wildfire that broke out in a remote pine forest near...

Greece, Spain and Italy amongst countries on 'health warning list' this summer

Greece, Italy and Spain are just a few of the Mediterranean countries that have been put on the 'warning list' by a health professional who has urged holiday-goers to check their destination before they fly Popular holiday destinations have been...

Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece

Hundreds of people have been evacuated as major wildfires continue to burn out of control in parts of Greece. The fires, which have been fanned by gale-force winds, broke out on Wednesday afternoon, spread rapidly, threatening homes, tourist...

Greece’s Inflation Rises to 3.6% in June, Among Highest in EU

Inflation in Greece climbed to 3.6% in June, up from 3.3% in May, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat on Tuesday, July 1. The latest figure marks one of the highest inflation rates in the European Union, ranking fifth among member...

Greece Launches Largest Solar Park Network on National Highway

The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Dimas, inaugurated the Olympia Odos solar park project in the seaside town of Kiato, stretching along the shores of the Corinthian Gulf, marking a milestone in Greece’s green infrastructure...

Greece Auto Services Strike Over New Digital Registry

Car repair shops, car washes, parking facilities, and vehicle rental businesses across Greece have begun rolling 24-hour strikes in protest against the compulsory implementation of a new digital customer registry, which came into effect today....

Heat wave cooks Europe as 1,000 flee wildfire on Greece's Crete

A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete forced the evacuation of more than 1,000 people and scorched forests and olive groves Thursday, as hundreds of firefighters battled the blaze in a region increasingly prone to destructive fires, officials...

Panic as wildfires spark evacuations at holiday hotspots in Turkey and Greece

Parts of Turkey and Greece are facing mass evacuation as wildfires sweep the region. Wildfires raged overnight in Izmir and the surrounding areas of Western Turkey, while in Crete, the eastern area of the island faced an outbreak of flames...

Greece starts collecting tourist tax on cruises

Greece has started collecting a tax on cruise ships visiting its islands. This is the latest European measure to tackle the growing number of tourists in the continent's most popular destinations. Cruise ships docking at the popular islands of...

Wildfires erupt across Greece as heat wave intensifies

ATHENS, July 3 — Wildfires broke out across Greece on Wednesday as high temperatures and strong winds fueled dangerous conditions nationwide. On Crete, a major blaze near Ierapetra forced the evacuation of at least four coastal settlements,...

Technological Innovation: How are Greece and the UK Leading the Way?

From the EU’s pioneering AI Act to various tech conferences – such as the Global AI Summit, set to be held in Canada later this year – nations are coming together under the commitment to reap the benefits of digital transformation, while seeking...

Ghost Farms and Dead Men: Greece’s Farm Scandal Uncovered

Reports suggest a deputy government minister requested a subsidy be paid to a deceased individual. Credit: Public Domain The farm scandal in Greece, involving allegations of widespread illegal agricultural subsidies, continues to unfold, revealing...

Hundreds evacuated as Greece wildfire rages on Crete

Massive wildfire forces evacuations on Greece’s crete island

Greek firefighters are battling a fast-moving wildfire on the island of Crete, which erupted Wednesday and quickly spread due to strong winds. The fire burned forest areas, damaged homes, and forced evacuations in at least four settlements in the...

Greece’s HEDNO taps Itron for grid edge intelligence

Itron has signed a contract with Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator S.A. (HEDNO), the sole electricity DSO in Greece, for their Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio. HEDNO will deploy Itron’s Enterprise Edition (IEE) Meter Data...

Greece starts charging tourist tax on cruises

This file photograph shows a cruise ship arriving at the Greek island of Santorini while tourists on mules head to the village of Fira on July 19, 2024. Photo by ARIS OIKONOMOU / AFP Athens: Greece on Tuesday began charging a tax on island cruise...

Devastating fires on the island of Crete in Greece. Hundreds of people evacuated

0 Hundreds of locals and tourists on the Greek island of Crete have been evacuated due to devastating wildfires. These have intensified due to strong winds. Fires are also taking place on the island of Kythera and in the north of the Halkidiki...

Road to Greece: Guilfoyle’s Confirmation Process Begins July 9

Kimberly Guilfoyle stands next to President Trump during the Greek Independence Day celebration in March at the White House. Credit: Greek Reporter Kimberly Guilfoyle, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Embassy in Greece, is set to...

Crete wildfire latest: Tourists and homeowners forced to evacuate as flames rage across Greek island

Man, 81, found dead after Turkey wildfire Firefighters on Thursday discovered the body of an elderly man after dousing a wildfire near a village in western Turkey, while crews elsewhere continued to battle another blaze that closed a highway and...