Fire breaks out in northeastern Crete
Firefighters were battling a blaze that broke out in low vegetation near the northeastern port town of Sitia, Crete, on Thursday morning. Source link
Migrant arrivals to Greece fall 34% in first half of 2026, minister says – Greek City Times
Migrant arrivals at Greece’s sea borders have fallen by 34% during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Minister Vassilis Kikilias. In a post on X, Kikilias said Greece recorded 15,389 migrant arrivals between January and June 2026, down from 23,243 arrivals during …
Government unveils wildfire relief measures
The government announced initial emergency support measures for people affected by a destructive wildfire that struck parts of western Attica and Viotia, following an interministerial meeting convened by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Source link
Greece Records 23 New West Nile Virus Cases in One Week
Greece has confirmed 65 domestically acquired cases of West Nile virus during the 2026 transmission season, including 23 new infections reported over the past week, according to the National Public Health Organisation (EODY). As of 5 August, 54 patients had developed severe neurological complications, including encephalitis, meningitis or acute flaccid paralysis, while 11 people experienced …
Record flights to, from Greece
Greece was one of nine states in the Eurocontrol area that set records in daily arrivals and departures in the week from July 27 to August 2, Eurocontrol’s Flash Report says. Source link
Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Ios and Santorini remain top choices for international travellers – Greek City Times
The Cyclades continue to dominate Greece’s summer tourism season, with Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Ios and Santorini emerging as the most popular island destinations for international visitors in 2026. New data from ferry booking platform Ferry scanner shows the five islands attracted the highest number of ferry bookings from overseas travellers for journeys between June and …
French entry opens cable path
A months-long round of negotiations between Athens and Paris aimed at improving the conditions for the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection project ended with an agreement signed Wednesday for the entry of French investment group Meridiam and its acquisition of a majority stake in the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI). Source link
Turkish Trawlers Accused of Sweeping Seabed in Greek Waters as Marine Group Warns of Environmental Damage – Greek City Times
Archipelagos Institute documents dozens of fishing incursions in the eastern Aegean, while local fishermen raise concerns over damage to fragile marine ecosystems A marine conservation organisation has documented dozens of alleged fishing incursions by Turkish trawlers in Greek waters, warning that the vessels’ use of bottom trawling equipment is causing severe and potentially irreversible damage …
The missing price tag
Speculation over the timing of the next election appears to have finally come to an end. Even the most skeptical seem to have been persuaded by the prime minister’s near-daily assurances that the polls will be held as scheduled – meaning from spring 2027 onward. Source link
Germany Launches Probe After Explosive Drone Found at Airport
Germany has opened a counterterrorism investigation after authorities discovered an explosive-laden drone near a runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport, one of Europe’s largest cargo hubs, forcing temporary flight disruptions and heightened security measures. Airport workers found the drone in a restricted cargo area near the southern runway overnight on Wednesday, local time. Authorities suspended flights while …