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According to the Athens Observatory’s Geodynamics Institute, the 3.9R tremor’s epicenter was located 24 kilometers southwest of the settlement of Palaiochora.

The only forest patch on the otherwise arid isle lying off the east coast of the Peloponnese was allegedly set ablaze by fireworks fired from mega-yacht

Amid strong winds, additional support from the mainland has been dispatched to assist with efforts to combat the Andros wildfire

The event came as Greece recently became the 16th country in the EU to establish marriage for all, with Thessaloniki now hosting Europe’s most prominent annual LGBTI+ event

Beyond the Hydra wildfire another major wildfire in the NE Peloponnese, in Achaia prefecture, was mostly under control, the fire brigade said

Climate Change, Terrorism and Hooliganism threaten to cast a dark shadow over the highly anticipated summer of sport

46 of the blazes were immediately contained, with the most affected areas being brushland, some agricultural tracts and lastly forestland

In one instance, a three-justice misdemeanor court in Athens has cases dating back four years and five months ago

Authorities have evacuated some settlements in the Peloponnese

Already in use by employees in banks, large supermarkets, insurance companies, security firms, and public utilities, the Digital Work Card aims to safeguard workers' rights.

Total debts - not new arrears - to the Greek state have reached almost 108 billion euros, of which 26.326 billion are now considered as uncollectible

The publication underscores Greece's acute labor shortage despite its high unemployment rate, second only to Spain in the EU.

The risk level in the broader region stands at level 5 alarm. The anticipated incidence of wildfires is expected to be substantial, with potential for rapid escalation and severe fire behavior immediately post-ignition.

H&M, the multinational clothing retailer, launched its first store in 2007 in central Athens, and currently operates more than 35 outlets 14 cities in the country

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Very high temperatures and gale force winds in the Aegean prompt civil defense authorities to declare Attica prefecture in a Level 5 Threat, the highest

The initiative comes amid continuing public debate and intense media scrutiny of several instances of particularly egregious cases of domestic violence over the recent period

The Athens hotel that once hosted royalty, movie stars, and US presidents is set to re-open in 2025 as ‘The Ilisian’, the capital’s first condo hotel.

At the end of 2023, there were 1,159,332 insured residences in the country

Strong winds and high temperatures fuel fires across Greece many near Athens and near residential areas.