Police on Wednesday said they had arrested a 35-year-old man on the island of Mykonos in connection with the alleged theft of personal belongings valued at 75,000 euros. Source link
Greek firefighters are racing to strengthen containment lines around major wildfires west of Athens after a brief drop in wind speeds gave crews a crucial opportunity to tackle remaining hotspots. Several fires that swept through mountain villages and coastal areas near the capital were brought under control overnight, allowing firefighting aircraft and helicopters to continue …
Greece is seeking to overhaul waste management in Attica, the country’s most populous region, with a €375 million plan aimed at raising recycling rates from about 18% toward European Union targets of 60% by 2030 and 65% by 2035. Source link
A video showing a donkey with its legs tied under the hot sun on the island of Mykonos has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for stronger protection of animals in Greece. The incident came to light after a visitor to the popular Cycladic island recorded the animal in distress and shared the footage online. …
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is advocating a tougher European response to migration crises as migration policy again moves to the center of discussions in Brussels. Source link
The man accused of murdering British aid worker Elisabeth-Jane Ross in Athens reportedly posted a series of Facebook messages criticising Christian charities and non-governmental organisations before his arrest. Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, appeared before an Athens court on Wednesday in connection with the death of the 38-year-old Scottish aid worker, whose body was discovered inside a …
Firefighters reported improved conditions Wednesday on a major wildfire in western Attica that broke out in neighboring Viotia on July 31 before spreading into Attica, though crews remained on high alert for flare-ups. Source link
Mykonos has welcomed a striking new addition to its luxury hospitality scene with the opening of Fouquet’s Mykonos, the first Greek property from the renowned French hospitality group Barrière. Nestled on the golden sands of Paraga Beach, the five-star resort blends Cycladic architecture with contemporary luxury, offering guests an exclusive retreat just minutes from some …
An animal welfare society active in areas hit by a major wildfire west of Athens launched a public appeal Tuesday for people to temporarily host puppies rescued from the flames. Source link
An 81-year-old Greek Australian man has been left without a home after a devastating apartment fire in Sydney’s Randwick claimed the life of his wife of 34 years, their beloved dog, and destroyed everything they owned. Minos Valacas was away from the unit when the fire broke out on July 7, killing his wife, Vicky …