The total firefighting force for summer 2025 is 18,031 personnel. This includes 11,746 permanent staff, 1,860 on five-year contracts, 1,455 forest commandos, and 2,500 seasonal firefighters. Additionally, there are 5,500 civil protection volunteers and 5,000 volunteer firefighters
According to the National Observatory of Athens’ meteo.gr platform, the combination of high temperatures, atmospheric dryness, and strong winds could create dangerous conditions for wildfires across much of the country from Sunday, July 13
What has changed, according to clinical observations, is sexual behavior, Vice President of the Hellenic Society of Dermatology and Venereology, Electra Nicolaidou, notes
On a monthly basis, the index dropped by 0.7% in May 2025 compared to April 2025,
The number of new cars on Greek roads amounted to 16,745 in May, marking a 13.1% rise compared to May 2024.
From July 14 to August 30, shoppers in Greece can take advantage of major discounts—but knowing your rights and reading the fine print is key to making the most of the season
Pierrarakis, who was the evening’s keynote speaker, expressed his optimism about the course of the Greek economy
Earlier today, a minor earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale was recorded near the island of Kefalonia
The United States, once an active participant in the UN Human Rights Council, withdrew from the body during Donald Trump’s presidency, claiming it was biased against Israel
The six-year program, which will be taught entirely in English, will be based in Athens and delivered collaboratively by faculty from both universities’ medical schools.
Authorities emphasize that the detection of the disease in a herd does not require mass culling
It is the second earthquake near the Ionian island in less than a week, after a magnitude 4.1 tremor was recorded four days ago.
The Rome conference drew more than 100 official delegations, 40 international organizations and development banks, and over 2,000 business representatives, civil society organizations, and Ukrainian local authorities
While the Greek government is taking unilateral steps to manage the situation, officials stress that a long-term solution must be shared across the continent.
In comments to To Vima, a representative of the British Ministry of Culture stated: “We have no intention of changing the law to allow for the permanent transfer of the Parthenon Sculptures.”
“For the first time, Greece is building a culture of prevention,” said Eirini Agapidaki. “We go when we feel well—not when symptoms appear. Prevention is the gift we must not neglect.”
Greece has achieved top scores (100%) in e-commerce and cross-border paperless trade, particularly in legislation for electronic transactions and the digital exchange of Certificates of Origin.
Alter Ego Media's statement concluded with a reaffirmation of its commitment to pluralism and free expression, noting that threats and violence will not silence independent journalism
“Dangerous smoke. Remain indoors. Keep doors and windows closed. Follow the instructions of the authorities.”
The Ministry of Culture officially designated Karya’s railway station in Fthiotida, Central Greece, a historic site, preserving the memory of one of the Holocaust’s lesser-known chapters in the country