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While firefighters continue their efforts to contain large Athens wildfire fronts raging across the wider area of the Greek capital, NASA released a satellite photo revealing the size of the blaze. According to the NASA satellite maps, the thermal force of the Athens wildfire suggests the front has exceeded 20 kilometers. Firefighters battling the flames […]

The PM will be charing a meeting with competent authorities to assess the situation and determine the course of action

In response, Greece’s National Public Health Organization (EODY) has issued guidelines to protect public health from the hazardous effects of smoke inhalation during the fire

The Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) was among the global best performers last month, July 2024, mirroring or even exceeding the positive climate in international markets and consecutive record highs posted by the S&P 500 index – all before the Aug. 5 ‘mini crash’ brought back memories of the infamous “Black Monday” of October 1987. The […]

Τhe conflagration in northeast Attica prefecture (greater Athens area) erupted instantaneously amid gusty winds near the township of Varnavas, before spreading south towards Mt. Penteli

Emergency services quickly responded, with twelve firefighters and four fire engines dispatched to the scene

More than 3.61 million passengers passed through Greece’s biggest and busiest airport last month to account for the 9.3% hike

Greek market analysts described the plunge as imported, following sharp declines in international markets at the end of last week

The Greek foreign ministry activated an emergency hotline aimed at providing consular assistance, while advising citizens to avoid traveling to Lebanon

The European Environment Agency characterizes Athens' air quality as 'moderate'

ESIEA refers to an outlandish demand, by a defendant's attorneys, to 'delete' online reports and articles referring to the ongoing court case

Three weeks after goat plague (PPR) was first detected in central Greece, over 10,000 animals have been culled; new nationwide measures aim to slow spread of deadly disease

A scene similar to the Last Supper sparked widespread backlash by many Christians

This week's cinema releases include a film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a period melodrama, and a European entry. In re-release, enjoy two highly-rated all-time European classics.

The operation of the Athens metro line to and from Athens' international airport was temporarily suspended Friday morning.

The public and visitors are encouraged to check announcements to avoid inconveniences

The exhibition marks the 80th anniversary of Greece’s liberation from Nazi occupation and the 50th anniversary of the restoration of democracy.

Letter of Offer & Acceptance sent to US for purchase of 20 F-35A Lightning II fighter planes, option for another 20; initial contract at 3.47bln€

A free concert of classical music awaits this Friday at one of Athens' most atmospheric settings, the National Observatory, offering free admission

Greece’s Council of State (CoS), the country’s highest administrative court, sided with the city of Athens last week in its bid to maintain current building height co-efficients in the municipality. An earlier decision by Athens’ city council – taken by majority vote – was overridden by a local government but state-appointed entity, known as the […]