Fires point to dangers of recycling sites
Three major fires breaking out in recycling sites over the past three months, in northern and central Greece and near Athens, show the dangers of sites and their propensity to catch fire. Source link
Greece U18 Women Make It Three Straight Wins at EuroBasket
Greece’s U18 women’s national basketball team maintained its perfect record at the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket Division B after defeating Slovakia 78-60 in Tulcea, Romania, securing its third consecutive victory in the group stage. The result lifted Greece to 3-0, leaving the team one win away from mathematically securing first place in Group D. Greece …
Wildfire burns west of Athens as probe begins into fatal helicopter collision
Firefighters battled a large wildfire in western Attica through the night into Monday, focusing on two active fronts as authorities investigated a midair collision between two firefighting helicopters that killed two crew members. Source link
From island of exile and torture to an oasis of life – Greek City Times
Once a grim place of exile and suffering during Greece’s military dictatorship, the arid and uninhabited island of Gyaros in the northern Cyclades is slowly transforming into a haven of nature and hope. For more than a decade, WWF Hellas has led efforts to protect the island’s unique natural heritage through its “Cyclades Life” initiative. …
Tens of thousands leave Greater Athens ports for the islands
Tens of thousands of holidaymakers left the Greater Athens region by ferry over the weekend for island destinations, at the peak of the annual summer wave of departures. Source link
Flood and Fire Victims Eligible for Emergency Aid Up to €6,000
Natural disaster victims can receive emergency payments of up to €600 and financial support of up to €6,000 for repairs or replacing household items, according to an announcement by Greek authorities. Following a natural disaster, inspection teams from the General Directorate for the Restoration of Effects of Natural Disasters (G.D.A.E.F.K.) carry out assessments of buildings …
Mitsotakis pledges support for people hit by wildfires
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday pledged state support for people whose homes were destroyed or damaged by destructive summer wildfires sweeping through much of the country. Source link
Lakis Chalkias, authentic voice of Greek folk music, dies at 82 – Greek City Times
Lakis Chalkias, one of the most important figures in Greek traditional and folk music, passed away on Saturday, 2 August 2026, at the age of 82. His family announced the news with deep sadness, saying the date and time of the funeral will be made public shortly. Born Michalis Chalkiopoulos in Ioannina on 30 August …
Cyprus funds students to become nurses
Nicosia has approved a new annual grant for undergraduate nursing and midwifery students. Source link
Dietitian reveals the five Mediterranean diet changes she adopted after visiting Greece – Greek City Times
A dietitian who has followed the Mediterranean diet for years says a trip to Greece transformed the way she approaches food at home. The Mediterranean diet is widely recognised for its health benefits, focusing on fresh produce, seafood, legumes, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats, while limiting ultra-processed foods. However, putting the principles into …