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 …
The recent ratification of a bill establishing a new body for the development and management of Greece’s cultural assets sparked intense public controversy: What exactly will the Hellenic Heritage Organization SA do, what responsibilities will it assume as a private-law legal entity, and – above all – will it affect the legal framework governing the …
Half a century after their release, many of the songs that defined 1976 remain among the most celebrated works in Greek music, continuing to resonate with audiences across generations. The renewed attention surrounding “Giannis the Murderer” has drawn listeners back to “Athanasia,” the landmark album by Manos Hadjidakis and Nikos Gatsos, widely regarded as one …
More than 500 firefighters, assisted by a fleet of fire-bombing aircraft, strove to contain flare-ups Monday from a huge wildfire that broke out last week west of Athens and destroyed some 13,000 hectares of mostly forest land, forced multiple evacuations and destroyed homes. Source link
After building a loyal customer base from its humble beginnings as a home-based business in Greece, The Greek Warehouse is preparing to open its first permanent retail store in Findon this August. The family-run business has earned a reputation for supplying authentic Greek products, offering everything from traditional pantry staples and gourmet delicacies to sweets, …
A US-based Greek actress and singer on Tuesday became the latest in a number of people to leave rail safety activist Maria Karystianou’s new right-of-center Hope for Democracy party. Source link
Iran is reportedly exploring a plan to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz by establishing a voluntary international fund supported by Gulf states and European countries that depend on the vital shipping route. Rather than introducing mandatory tolls, the proposed fund would finance key maritime services, including navigation assistance, environmental protection measures, and search-and-rescue operations. …
More than the sum of its buildings, trees, people and infrastructure, the Attica basin, like any region, is something broader and deeper. Source link
Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film The Odyssey is bringing global attention to the region of Messinia in the southwestern Peloponnese, with tourism officials reporting increased interest from visitors eager to explore the locations featured in the production. The Hollywood film, which was partly shot in the area, has sparked a wave of curiosity among international …