Two firefighting helicopters collide; 2 dead
Two crew members died Sunday when two helicopters collided while battling a blaze west of Athens, the Fire Service has confirmed. Source link
Letter to Skyros mayor: Reinvigorate traditional culture, transform the quality of life
Mr. Mayor, I write to you as a deep admirer of your island’s traditional culture in all its forms: woodcarving, ceramics, embroidery, leatherwork, costume, dance, and husbandry of the Skyrian horse. In three decades of traveling to Skyros, I’ve heard something from your citizens again and again. They say your tradition-bearers are growing old and …
Man arrested for Scottish woman’s murder
A 26-year-old Afghan national has been arrested for the murder of Elisabeth Jane Ross, a 38-year-old UK national whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase on July 18 Source link
The detritus of dwindling humanity
How can a play that seems dull when you’re watching it occupy your waking mind the next morning and leave a lasting impression? What accounts for this disparity? Is it, perhaps, because it is much more powerful than others, than shows that send you floating out of the theater? “I Gi tis Epaggelias” (The Promised …
From Beethoven to Savvopoulos: A landmark season at the Athens Concert Hall
With two major musical milestones – the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s death and a tribute to Dionysis Savvopoulos – the Athens Concert Hall (also known as the Megaron) has announced its program for the 2026-2027 season. Source link
Two Helicopters Collide During Aerial Firefighting Operation in Psatha – Rescue Underway – Greek City Times
Two firefighting helicopters collided on Sunday while battling a large forest fire in the Psatha area of Greece. The incident occurred during an active aerial firefighting operation. Emergency services launched an immediate search-and-rescue mission after one of the helicopters stopped responding to radio communications. According to the latest updates, both crew members have been located …
Even the kitchen sink found in lake cleanup
The sheer volume and variety of detritus dredged up from Lake Pamvotida has taken the cleanup crews of the Greek Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (OFYPEKA) by surprise. Source link
26-year-old Afghan charged over murder of British woman whose body was found in suitcase in Athens – Greek City Times
Greek police have arrested a 26-year-old Afghan national in connection with the murder of 38-year-old British woman Elisabeth Jane Ross, whose body was discovered inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens last month. Ross, from Scotland, was found on July 18, 2026, wrapped in black fabric and concealed inside a large travel suitcase …
Student housing to cost dearly
Students interested in renting a renovated flat in Athens will face significant hikes this year. Source link
Man held near Preveza for stealing water from fire hydrant
Police in western Greece have arrested a man accused of stealing water on a large scale from a fire hydrant in place for firefighters to draw water in case of emergency. Source link