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Based on the risk 4 category forecast, competent authorities have activated the second stage of operational readiness for the Fire Brigade which involves aerial surveillance patrols, as well as patrols by fire engines, police, and military forces

The police and Coast Guard are taking part in the search operation, while local boat owners have also been informed about the incident and are aiding in the efforts to locate the man.

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An engineer visited the amusement park in Halkidiki, which was operating without a license, just hours before the accident took place and declared rides 'safe' without testing them.

Six out of 10 Greek consumers now prefer short or long-term car leasing over purchasing a new car, driven by the prohibitive costs involved, according to Ta Nea.

The annual report, known as the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI), ranks shipping centers throughout the world, based on size, and shows the Attica region nudging up by one place in 2024

The weather in Greece will be clear in most areas, with some clouds and even rain around midday in a few regions, which will clear up by the evening.

The site on Rhodes where the blaze is raging is described as remote and rugged, while gusty winds are plaguing fire-fighting efforts

President Zelensky thanked Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for sending an official ecclesiastical delegation to Kiev for independence day events

Four passengers are still missing after four bodies were recovered from the wreckage of a superyacht which sunk off the coast of Sicily.

Greek market experts are forecasting a 15-20% rise in the price of basic goods, coffee, and cocoa in September.

The young man was thrown from a 'broken' ride at a Halkidiki Amusement park on Monday evening and died instantly, according to a coroner report

Four cases of goatpox, also known as sheep pox, were confirmed on Tuesday, August 20, and protection measures have been enforced

On Wednesday, more rain and storms are forecast as the weather in Greece, especially in central-eastern Macedonia and Thrace

Findings released of urgent culture ministry inspections of archaeological sites, other monuments in parts of NE Attica prefecture affected by last week’s wildfire

The 10-measure program foresees compensation for burnt homes, reforestation, cleanups, and funding to affected municipalities.

Hundreds have signed a petition by the mayor of Elliniko-Argyroupoli who proposes imposing mandatory community service on vandals and arsonists.

The ‘School Supplies Basket’ goes into effect on Aug. 28 and aims to support families with children by keeping school goods prices low.

Police have arrested four suspects in the shocking night-time home invasion; search continues for more perpetrators

The sailboats were damaged near Paxos from a foul weather front that hit Greece on Monday and lingers over several of the country's regions even today