Greece braces for another spell of extreme heat
A heat wave is expected to push temperatures toward 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Greece, with above-normal temperatures forecast to persist through the middle of next week. Source link
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Greece Enters Months of Positive Economic Developments
The Greek economy is entering a four-month period of significant developments, starting with the package of tax relief and support measures expected at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF). The period will include the country’s largest reduction in public debt through early repayments this year and in the coming years, as well as the possibility of …
Grape harvest underway with good omens from weather, if not from sales
The grape harvest has gotten underway in many parts of Greece these days, and for the first time in years, it is at the time best suited to most varieties. Source link
Greece Wins Five Medals on Opening Day in Taranto
Greek swimming made a spectacular start to the 20th Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, with the national team winning three gold medals, one silver and one bronze on the opening day. The five-medal haul included a national record and placed Greece firmly among the leading swimming nations at the competition. Dimitrios Markos delivered one of …
Greece experiencing West Nile virus surge
Greece is experiencing a surge in West Nile virus cases, with 157 locally acquired infections and 13 deaths reported through August 19, according to the National Public Health Organization (EODY). Source link
Team Greece Proudly Leads Athlete’s Parade At Taranto Opening
Greece took centre stage at the opening ceremony of the 20th Mediterranean Games in Taranto, leading the parade of athletes at the packed Iacovone Stadium on Friday, August 21. Team Hellas, comprising 277 athletes, entered the stadium with wrestling champion Maria Prevolaraki and European swimming silver medallist Apostolos Siskos carrying the Greek flag. The two …
Lesser-known South American diseases offer clues on next pandemic
By the time colleagues called Dr. Matías Lahitte, an Argentine infectious disease specialist, it was too late. Source link
Anti-drones shield prisons
The Defense Ministry has announced that its “Tefkros” anti-drone systems, developed by its research center KETAK, helped protect the country’s prisons from smuggling attempts by unmanned aircraft. Source link
Nine arrested as police dismantle alleged drug trafficking ring on Mykonos
Police have dismantled an alleged criminal organization involved in drug trafficking on the popular holiday island of Mykonos, arresting nine people during an operation early Friday. Source link
Climber Found Dead on Mount Olympus
A climber aged around 40 was found dead after falling into a ravine in the Louki Mytika area of Mount Olympus, Greece. Ten firefighters from the Litochoro Fire Service, members of the 2nd and 8th Special Units for Disaster Response (EMAK), and volunteers from the Hellenic Rescue Team took part in the search and rescue …