Fire breaks out in Koropi
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
Afghan Appears Before Judge Over Killing of British Woman
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, …
Fires leave deepening scar, WWF warns of lasting damage
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 Finishes Eight European Championships
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 migrants rescued off southern Crete
More than 50 undocumented migrants were rescued from a vessel off the southern coast of Crete on Wednesday, Greek authorities said. Source link
Greece and North Macedonia To Protect Lake Doirani
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 …
Man arrested on Mykonos over alleged theft of valuables worth €75,000
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
Crews Race Against Time as Winds Ease Before New Heatwave Threat – Greek City Times
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 …
Athens region unveils €375 mln waste plan
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
Outrage in Mykonos after donkey found with legs tied in the sun – Greek City Times
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. …