Earthquakes rattle Greek island ahead of tourism season
#Greece #EarthquakesFive earthquakes from 4.3 to 5.2 magnitude struck Greece's Evia island near Athens, causing minor landslides and slight damage but no injuries. Authorities monitor the situation as tourism season approaches. read more
Ukrainian sea drone with explosives crashes on Greek island
#Ukraine #GreeceA suspected Ukrainian sea drone laden with explosives crashed on Greece's Lefkada island after a technical malfunction, sparking diplomatic tensions. Greek authorities are analyzing the drone, which was found by a fisherman, to determine its origin and intended target. read more
Greece Proposes AI Constitutional Amendment for Humanity
#Greece #ArtificialIntelligenceGreece proposes constitutional changes requiring AI to serve humanity, with Prime Minister Mitsotakis emphasizing safeguards for future generations. The amendment mandates AI serve freedom and societal prosperity, alongside reforms like expanded voting and longer schooling. read more
Cargo ship sinks off Greece, all crew rescued
#CargoShipSinking #GreeceA cargo ship carrying soda from Albania to Ukraine sank off Greek island Andros after hitting rocks. All nine crew members were rescued, with no pollution reported. Two coast guard vessels will deploy a sea barrier as a precaution. read more
89-Year-Old Gunman Wounds 4 in Athens Shooting Spree
#AthensShooting #GreecePolice in Athens hunt an 89-year-old gunman who wounded at least four people in a shooting at a social security office and courthouse, carrying a shotgun calmly across the street. read more
Greek Ministers Quit in EU Subsidy Scandal
#Greece #EUsubsidiesThree Greek ministers resigned amid a widening EU investigation into alleged farm subsidy fraud. They denied wrongdoing, aiming to facilitate the probe. The scandal has fueled public anger and strained Greece's farming sector with protests. read more
Migrants Die, Bodies Dumped in Mediterranean Ordeal
#MigrantCrisis #GreeceTwenty-two migrants died off Greece after six days adrift in a rubber boat. Twenty-six were rescued. Survivors reported the deaths and that a trafficker ordered bodies thrown overboard, highlighting ongoing Mediterranean migration dangers. read more
Greece Pursues Rare Nazi Execution Photos on eBay
#WWIIHistory #GreeceGreece seeks to acquire newly surfaced photos of a 1944 Nazi execution of 200 Greeks, listed on eBay. The images could be the first visual record. Shortly after their listing, the site's memorial was vandalized. read more
"Greece Grapples with Drinking Water Crisis and Infrastructure Challenges"
#Greece #WaterCrisisGreece faces a drinking water crisis with over 1.5 billion euros spent on infrastructure since 2019. Leakage, poor water quality, and reliance on plastic bottles are key issues, prompting EU calls for action due to climate change impacts. read more
"Greece Elects President Tassoulas, Champion for Parthenon Sculptures' Return"
#Greece #ElginMarblesConstantine Tassoulas, a strong advocate for the return of the Elgin Marbles, has been elected as Greece's new president. Tassoulas, known for his efforts to reclaim the disputed sculptures, aims to push for their return from the British Museum. read more
Greece Looks to Israel for Multi-Billion Euro Defense System
#Greece #IsraelDefenseRelationsGreece is in talks with Israel to develop a two billion euro anti-aircraft and missile defence dome, aiming to modernize its armed forces and keep up with Turkey. The plan includes replicating Israel's Iron Dome system. read more
Tragic deaths as migrants forced overboard off Greek coast
#Greece #MigrantCrisisGreek authorities recovered the bodies of three men and one woman found near Rhodes after a smuggler pushed them overboard during a migrant transfer. Survivors reported being forced into the water. Greece, a common EU entry point, is grappling with increased migration. read more
Deadly Wildfire Near Xylokastro, Greece; 27 Fires Challenge Authorities
#Greece #WildfireSafetyTwo people lost their lives in a wildfire near a Greek seaside town, where firefighters managed to control the blaze with the help of aircraft. The fire service reported 27 forest fires across Greece due to strong winds, highlighting ongoing wildfire challenges. read more
Cyprus-Greece Undersea Electricity Cable Project Receives 1.9 Billion Euro Approval
#Cyprus #GreeceCyprus has approved a 1.9 billion euro undersea electricity cable project to connect its grid with Greece's, funded partly by the EU. The cable aims to reduce electricity bills, end energy isolation, and attract investors. The project is part of Cyprus's economic development plans. read more
Greece struggles with low birthrates despite pro-child measures
#Greece #birthrateCrisisGreece faces one of Europe's lowest birth rates, prompting the government to introduce measures like vouchers and tax breaks for new parents. Despite spending billions annually on pro-child policies, the country recorded its lowest number of births in 2022. read more
"Rare blue supermoon to rise behind ancient Greek temple"
#Supermoon #GreeceWatch live as the blue supermoon rises behind Greece's ancient Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, Greece, expected to be one of the biggest and brightest moons of the year. Blue moons occur every two to three years, with two in 2018 and the next dual occurrence expected in 2037. read more
Passenger Ferry Brawl Leads to 14 Arrests in Greece
#Greece #FerryFightA fight on a Greek islands ferry leads to the arrest of 14 passengers, allegedly triggered by an altercation between two men. The captain redirected the ship back to port, where two replica guns were discovered. read more
Wildfires threaten Athens suburbs with evacuation orders and challenging conditions.
#Greece #WildfiresResidents near Athens, Greece, express fear for their safety and homes due to raging wildfires. Strong winds hinder firefighters' efforts, leading to multiple evacuations. Residents describe the smoke as suffocating, making it difficult to see and breathe. read more
Greek Farmers Struggle with Deadly Goat Plague Amid Heatwave
#Greece #GoatPlagueGreek farmers, still recovering from last year's floods, are now battling a goat plague called Peste des Petits Ruminants. The virus threatens goats and sheep, with 22 farms already affected. Movement restrictions are in place, posing additional challenges amid a harsh heatwave. read more
#Greece #GoatPlague
Greece imposes national restrictions to address a viral outbreak affecting goats and sheep, known as the "goat plague." The ban includes commercial slaughtering and movement for reproduction. The PPR virus has devastated livestock in central Greece, with concerns about economic impact. read more
#Greece #Wildfires
Wildfires reignited on Greece's Evia island, prompting the evacuation of two villages. Hundreds of firefighters, aircraft, and helicopters battled the blaze fueled by strong winds. Prime Minister Mitsotakis urged heightened alertness, acknowledging the challenging climate conditions. read more
#Greece #Acropolis
Greece closes iconic Acropolis due to nearly 40-degree temperatures in a heatwave. The Culture Ministry shut down the site for hours, providing indoor spaces with air conditioning. Authorities urged the public to stay indoors and stay hydrated to combat the extreme heat. read more
#Greece #MigrantsAccusation
Three Greek men wrongly accused migrants of starting a deadly fire and held them in a trailer, leading to a five-year jail term. This incident followed Europe's deadliest fire in 2023, where at least 20, mainly migrant, lives were lost. read more
#Greece #Wildfires
Freak lightning strikes trigger wildfires on Thassos, a popular tourist island in Greece, as firefighting forces battle the blazes. Greece's civil protection service warns of more extreme weather with high lightning and hail frequency, urging preparedness for wildfires. read more
#Greece #wildfires
A crew of a private yacht accused of starting a Greek wildfire, expected to deny charges in court; wildfires increasing in Greece due to climate change. The fire, allegedly sparked by fireworks, devoured the island's pine forest read more
#Greece #TouristMissing
A 73-year-old French tourist missing in Greece sent a distressing message to her hotel owner before disappearing. She is one of three missing tourists in Greece, as five have died in the recent heatwave. read more
#Greece #HeatwaveTragedies
An ongoing heatwave in Greece has led to the deaths of Dr. Michael Mosley and four other tourists on various Greek islands due to heat-related incidents during hikes in scorching temperatures. Experts warn of more intense summers due to global warming. read more
#Greece #touristtragedies
Five tourists, including Dr. Michael Mosley, have died in Greece over 11 days during a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 40C. At least four visitors have lost their lives in recent weeks on Greek islands due to heat-related incidents. read more
#Greece #TouristTragedies
Tourists and locals are facing tragic consequences on multiple Greek islands as at least five visitors, including Michael Mosley, have died within an 11-day period during a severe 40C heatwave. read more
#Greece #MichaelMosley
A local cameraman on the Greek island of Symi found a body during the search for TV doctor Michael Mosley. The unidentified body was discovered on Agia Marina beach under a fence, causing emotional distress for the cameraman. read more
#MichaelMosley #Greece
Missing TV doctor Michael Mosley was last seen on a Greek island where search efforts continue, with new CCTV footage showing him heading to a village after leaving a beach without his phone in intense heat. read more
#Greece #MigrationTrial
Nine Egyptian men are facing trial in southern Greece for allegedly causing a deadly shipwreck that killed hundreds of migrants. The trial raises questions about fairness amid ongoing investigations into the Greek coast guard's rescue operations. read more
#Turkey #Greece
Old rivals Turkey and Greece are showcasing a budding friendship through initiatives like on-the-spot visas for Turkish citizens to visit Greek islands. Both nations aim to enhance ties and cooperation in trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges, steering away from past disputes. read more
#Greece #wildfires
Greece's skies turn orange due to a dust cloud blown from North Africa, creating a Martian-like filter over Athens. Unseasonal wildfires in the south intensified by strong southerly winds have led to arrests on suspicion of accidental fires. read more
#Greece #LowBirthrates
Greece, facing low birth rates, struggles to reverse the trend as some villages have not seen any birth in years. The government plans new measures to boost birth rates, including cash benefits and incentives for assisted reproduction, but experts remain skeptical. read more
#Greece #WildfiresPreparation
Greece prepares for an early fire season as large wildfires break out before May 1st, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius in late March. The country is enhancing firefighting capabilities and coordination to address the climate-driven wildfire threat. read more