Fire department reports 10-15% decrease in wildfires this year
Greek fire officials report positive news with 10-15% fewer wildfires this season, though urban fires present new challenges requiring constant vigilance.
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Papaioannoy on private universities: No decisions yet – Those meeting requirements will start immediately
Greek Deputy Education Minister clarifies no decisions made yet on private university applications, but institutions meeting all requirements will begin operations immediately
Tinos blackout leaves Greek island without power during festival
Greek island of Tinos faces ongoing power outages during peak tourist season, disrupting festivals and businesses just days before major religious celebration.
15-year-old who suffered heatstroke moves out of ICU after liver transplant in Turin
Greek teenager who underwent emergency liver transplant after severe heatstroke during hiking trip shows positive recovery signs as he moves out of ICU.
Sinai Monastery: Legal solution and the coup attempt by 15 monks
Greek Parliament passes historic bill granting legal status to Sinai Monastery amid internal crisis as 15 monks attempt coup against abbot in disputed vote.
Paleo Faliro tragedy: “The child was abused, mother’s explanations unconvincing”
Greek authorities investigate 3-year-old’s death at Paleo Faliro beach as mother faces murder charges. Police say child abuse evidence contradicts accident claims.
Athens in August rhythm: City empties as residents seek relief at Attica beaches
Athens empties as August vacationers flee the city, while remaining residents flock to packed Attica beaches seeking relief from summer heat.
DNA confirms horror in Rhodes: Grandfather is father of victim’s child
DNA tests confirm shocking incest case in Rhodes as 29-year-old victim’s father proven to be biological parent of her child after years of systematic abuse.
Rodopi: Autopsy reveals 11-year-old girl’s cause of death after tragic drowning incident
Forensic pathologist confirms drowning as cause of death for 11-year-old girl swept away by currents at Greek beach, leading to four arrests including family member.
Konstantinos Argyros: Who was Giannis Artopoulos, the singer’s close collaborator killed in car accident
Konstantinos Argyros’ sound engineer Giannis Artopoulos tragically died in a car accident on Egnatia Highway while traveling for work, prompting concert postponement.
Palio Faliro murder case: Two siblings key witnesses as mother’s partner remains missing
Shocking details continue to emerge around the case of the 32-year-old Algerian mother, who is accused of killing her 4-year-old child, found dead on a beach in Palio Faliro, and today was taken to the…
Algerian mother charged with 4-year-old son’s death gets Wednesday hearing
A 32-year-old Algerian mother appeared in Athens court facing murder charges for her 4-year-old son’s death, with testimony scheduled for Wednesday.