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Over a hundred homes and businesses have been reduced to ashes, and the total area consumed by the fire now exceeds 100,000 acres.

Authorities on Tuesday morning discovered the body of a 65-year-old woman in the north Athens district of Vrilissia, believed to be a victim of the wildfire

Two fire-fighting vehicles burned during efforts to extinguish the flames near east Attica prefecture town of Neos Voutsas

American network CNN focused on the fact that evacuations were ordered near Athens as Greek authorities were trying to contain the wildfires

A hospital has been evacuated for safety reasons

The rerouting is intended to ensure passengers' safety and prevent any impeding of fire-fighting efforts in east and northeast Attica prefecture

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.