An organised sweep of a mountainous region on the southern island of Crete has revealed 17 separate small marijuana farms and led to the arrest of one suspected drug grower, authorities said Wednesday. Source link
The Greek Ministry of Culture is moving ahead with a full-scale programme to protect and showcase the archaeological site of Rhamnous in Grammatiko, Attica. The initiative includes measures to strengthen monument conservation, upgrade visitor infrastructure and improve the overall experience for those exploring one of the region’s most significant ancient sites. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni …
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday announced a series of support measures for victims of recent wildfires in western Attica and Viotia, including affected households, businesses and farmers. Source link
German authorities probe suspected sabotage after device with detonator discovered on apron; DHL freighter collides with unidentified object mid-air German security authorities are investigating what appears to have been an attempted explosive drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport after a drone carrying a package containing explosive material was discovered late Tuesday night near Ukrainian Antonov cargo …
Firefighters were battling a wildfire that broke out in low vegetation in the Driggia area of Koropi, southeast of Athens, on Wednesday, authorities said. Source link
A 26-year-old Afghan man is due to appear before an investigating magistrate today after prosecutors charged him with the murder of 38-year-old British national Elizabeth Jane Ross, whose body was discovered inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens’ Kypseli district on July 18. Prosecutors have charged the suspect, Sharif Ahmadzai, with intentional homicide, …
Wildfires in Greece have forced more than 10,000 residents and visitors from their homes, with burned land expected to top 20,000 hectares, WWF Greece said in its first assessment. Source link
Greek swimmer Alkis Kynigakis finished eighth in the men’s 5km open water event at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris. Kynigakis stayed within striking distance of the leading group for much of the race but could not match the pace during the final sprint. He crossed the finish line in 56:02.5, finishing about 22 seconds …
More than 50 undocumented migrants were rescued from a vessel off the southern coast of Crete on Wednesday, Greek authorities said. Source link
Greece has launched a €3.07 million cross-border environmental initiative with North Macedonia to strengthen cooperation, governance and the sustainable management of Lake Doirani under the Interreg VI-A IPA Greece-North Macedonia 2021-2027 Programme. Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance Nikos Papathanasis signed the targeted call for project proposals, titled “Optimal Governance of Doirani Lake,” with …